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Cochrane opening one rail crossing, closing another

Cochrane opening one rail crossing, closing another

The permanent closure of the CP Rail crossing at Fourth Avenue is scheduled for the week of Jan. 20. Cochrane drivers can anticipate a change in traffic flow through the downtown core with the opening of the new crossing at Centre Avenue.
Potential candidates step forward for MacLeod MP role

Potential candidates step forward for MacLeod MP role

With longtime MP Ted Menzies officially resigned from his post in the Macleod riding, potential Conservative Party nomination candidates have begun to step up to the plate. Menzies announced his retirement from politics Nov.
Urban poling eases strain

Urban poling eases strain

Nordic walking, also called ‘urban poling’, is becoming an increasingly popular form of physical activity for those who wish to pound the pavement without putting strain on the body.
Staying fit is fun in Cochrane

Staying fit is fun in Cochrane

Tired of trekking on that treadmill? Can’t stand one more stroke on the rowing machine? Getting dizzy going ‘round on the exercise bike? Then change it up and get out there.
Yoga brings the heat

Yoga brings the heat

Whether you prefer a sweaty stretch session or an energizing series of Ashtanga postures, there’s no doubt that yoga is beneficial to people of all ages, abilities and flexibility.
Morley young offender charged with arson

Morley young offender charged with arson

A young offender is facing arson charges after a police investigation into several suspicious fires on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation Cochrane RCMP’s General Investigation Section laid three Criminal Code charges of arson on a 15-year-old male from M
Nothing says a good time like Jazzercise

Nothing says a good time like Jazzercise

A combination of dance, kickboxing, strength training, yoga, Pilates — and all that jazz. Jazzercise has arrived in Cochrane, setting up shop four times a week in the Frank Wills Memorial Hall. Owner-instructor Amber Jensen will be at the helm.
Cochrane Fire has busiest year in 2013; RMES on par with 2012

Cochrane Fire has busiest year in 2013; RMES on par with 2012

Last year was the busiest year yet for Cochrane Fire Services, as the department logged a six per cent increase over the previous year.
Fitness instructor seeks participants for 50 things before 50 adventure

Fitness instructor seeks participants for 50 things before 50 adventure

Try three hours of Zumba to the tune of 50 songs. Or a Christmas flash mob with over 50 participants.
Cochrane Pipe Band plans for Robbie Burns Night

Cochrane Pipe Band plans for Robbie Burns Night

If Scotland’s ‘favourite son’ was alive today, chances are he’d be heading to the Cochrane RancheHouse Jan. 25 to eat, drink and dance the night away with the Cochrane Pipe Band.
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