Local News

It’s that time of year again, the Calgary Stampede is underway, and with it brings many new faces to the Cochrane area.

The number of people accessing the Cochrane Addiction and Mental Health Clinic is consistently increasing.

Customers who went to the Cochrane Bottle Depot in the last five years were not victims of the $16 million fraud allegation according to the Alberta Beverage Container Recycling Corporation (ABCRC).

A movie with Cochrane roots will celebrate its 30-year anniversary with a BMX ride. “It is a great story about following your dreams and overcoming obstacles,” said Craig Day, who is organizing the event for the iconic movie Rad.

A Cochrane woman was left feeling “sick” after her house was broken into and her car stolen. “I was just in shock,” said Dixie Kupsa, Cochrane resident. “I lived everywhere and seen a lot but this jolted me – I feel violated.

Council approved to spend $125,000 for an outdoor splash park at the Monday council meeting. As a last minute item added to the council agenda, Coun.

Cochrane’s first and only microbrewery celebrated its first official pour this week.

The 2512 King's Own Calgary Regiment Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps are hosting a bingo fundraiser on July 16. Hosted at the Cochrane Royal Canadian Legion, the event will kick off at 7:00 p.m.

The Cochrane Historical & Archival Preservation Society (CHAPS) was recently awarded with Newsmaker of the Year at the Cochrane Community Awards.

A motorcycle driver was pronounced deceased at the scene after a collision with two motorcycles and a deer last night.