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Cochrane woman left "sick" after car stolen

Cochrane woman left "sick" after car stolen

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.
Town approves $125,000 for splash park

Town approves $125,000 for splash park

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.
Bottoms up

Bottoms up

Cochrane’s first and only microbrewery celebrated its first official pour this week.
Cochrane Cadets host bingo fundraiser for Vimy Ridge trip

Cochrane Cadets host bingo fundraiser for Vimy Ridge trip

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.
CHAPS named Newsmaker of the Year

CHAPS named Newsmaker of the Year

The Cochrane Historical & Archival Preservation Society (CHAPS) was recently awarded with Newsmaker of the Year at the Cochrane Community Awards.
Calgary man dead after motorcycle collision with deer

Calgary man dead after motorcycle collision with deer

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

First Nations dancers wow crowds

Are Pow Wow’s in the future for Cochrane? One Morley family is hopeful. This year the Town of Cochrane included traditional First Nation dancers in the town’s Canada Day festivities.
Town looks at utilizing fiber network

Town looks at utilizing fiber network

The Town of Cochrane is currently exploring the possibility of installing fiber optic cables for businesses to access. Compared to using more traditional copper wires, fiber cables are faster and experience less signal loss.
Local storm chaser prepares for busy season

Local storm chaser prepares for busy season

With tornado season just starting, storm chaser Braydon Morisseau anticipates he will be busy. Morisseau has been chasing storms since he got his drivers licence in 2008.
Event showcases future bucking horses

Event showcases future bucking horses

The Foothills Bucking Horse Futurity is taking place at the Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds on July 14. Organized by Jimmy Richards, the event will showcase future bucking horses.
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