Skip to content

Local News

Urgent need at Food Bank fuels this year's Outhouse Races

Urgent need at Food Bank fuels this year's Outhouse Races

Pee Club. The Burning Ring of Fire. Royal Flush Number 1 - and Number 2. There is no shortage of clever puns when it comes to the Cochrane Outhouse Races, running through Historic Downtown this Saturday. “'Wipe out the competition.
Night Market seeks feedback after 'successful' pilot

Night Market seeks feedback after 'successful' pilot

The Cochrane Night Market wrapped up last week with rave reviews. “I would love to see it happen again, it definitely helps local businesses in Cochrane,” said Amy Lay, owner of the Rustic Olive Bar in Cochrane.
Man arrested after carjacking appears in court

Man arrested after carjacking appears in court

The suspect who drove through Cochrane last week, with multiple accidents in town, a hijacked vehicle and ending in a dramatic arrest in Canmore appeared in court on Tuesday.
Bethany Family Council finishes new seating area for residents

Bethany Family Council finishes new seating area for residents

It’s the little things that count.
New Cochrane caf é truck rolls into town

New Cochrane caf é truck rolls into town

The early bird gets the worm. At least that is what owner of the new caf é/lunch truck Morning Bird Catering Inc., Angela Admussen says.
Town response to Glenbow Ranch development not favourable

Town response to Glenbow Ranch development not favourable

The town’s official response to Rocky View County’s proposed development east of town was delivered last week, was unfavourable and cited numerous concerns over the negative impacts it would have on Cochrane.
Cochrane entrepreneur unlocks his market

Cochrane entrepreneur unlocks his market

Kyle Fitzgerald, 30, has gone through many business ideas with a number of successes and also failures – and the biggest lesson he learned is to know your market.
Investigation continues after three charged

Investigation continues after three charged

Police continue to investigate after four homes raided in Cochrane earlier this month in relation to drugs. RCMP and Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) seized $13,000 in cash, 28 grams of cocaine, 3.
High turnout at Burnswest open house; traffic main concern

High turnout at Burnswest open house; traffic main concern

A public engagement session held Sept. 14 by Burnswest saw some 200 people make their way to the RancheHouse to learn about the potential neighbourhood development at the existing gravel pit in town.
Food drive casts wider net

Food drive casts wider net

The semi-annual Cochrane Food Drive has restocked the shelves of the food bank for another season. “This was the biggest food drive ever,” explained Jackie Shier, executive director of Helping Hands.
push icon
Be the first to read breaking stories. Enable push notifications on your device. Disable anytime.
No thanks