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Centre Avenue widening project nears completion

Centre Avenue widening project nears completion

Town of Cochrane recently shared an update on the Centre Ave Phase 3 project.
Water Ninjas receive support from Home Treasures after competing in Wales

Water Ninjas receive support from Home Treasures after competing in Wales

Five members of the Cochrane Water Ninjas recently returned from Wales after competing with Team Canada in the Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships in Swansea, Wales. On August 12, the team received a large cheque from Cochrane Home Treasures.
CEI continues work with wildlife and sound this summer

CEI continues work with wildlife and sound this summer

Cochrane Ecological Society continues to conduct meaningful work this summer ranging from sound research to wildlife rehabilitation.
Japanese alpinists summit Mount Alberta to honour centennial of first ascent

Japanese alpinists summit Mount Alberta to honour centennial of first ascent

"This climb felt like a bridge between past and future, and I'm especially happy that the young Japanese climbers are now part of Mount Alberta's story."
August traffic updates for the Highway 1A/22 Interchange Project

August traffic updates for the Highway 1A/22 Interchange Project

Alberta Transportation has released a list of Highway 1A/22 Interchange Project updates for the month of August.
Sunshine coming Cochrane, but not until after the rain

Sunshine coming Cochrane, but not until after the rain

Cochrane is likely in for a gloomy and rainy next few days as Environment Canada is predicting rain for Thursday, possible thunderstorms for Friday and overcast skies on Saturday.
Brielle Thomson: A fundraising effort that helped a little girl walk

Brielle Thomson: A fundraising effort that helped a little girl walk

In August, Brielle took her first steps outside with the help of a device that was bought after a massive community-wide fundraising campaign came through for Aguilar and her daughter.
Cochrane Generals release 2025-26 schedule, announce broadcast partnership

Cochrane Generals release 2025-26 schedule, announce broadcast partnership

The Cannex Cochrane Generals finished the 2024-2025 regular season in fourth place among the Heritage Junior Hockey League’s (HJHL) six southern division teams.
Alberta Beef Producers make decision to withdraw from Canadian Cattle Association

Alberta Beef Producers make decision to withdraw from Canadian Cattle Association

The withdrawal will be effective as of July 1, 2026. 
LPRT Public Hearing held for proposed Ghost Lake annexation plan of Bighorn shoreline

LPRT Public Hearing held for proposed Ghost Lake annexation plan of Bighorn shoreline

The Summer Village of Ghost Lake and the MD of Bighorn are on the same side in supporting a proposed annexation of a stretch of shoreline along the Summer Village's coastline, but an objection by the Stoney Nakoda First Nation has forced the issue to a provincially overseen public hearing.
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