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Tornado watch issued Wednesday for Cochrane region

Tornado watch issued Wednesday for Cochrane region

A tornado watch is in effect Wednesday for the Cochrane region, including Rocky View County and other nearby communities
Prairie EV journey of 3,000 km begins with a single charge

Prairie EV journey of 3,000 km begins with a single charge

In an effort to provide a real life example of the pros and cons of electric vehicles, The Eagle asked reporter Howard May to write a first person account of his trip from Cochrane to Winnipeg.
Cochrane family receives special accessible vehicle from Go Baby Go

Cochrane family receives special accessible vehicle from Go Baby Go

A Cochrane family has received a new accessible kids vehicle from Direct Energy's and Variety’s Go Baby Go program. The de Bruyn family was gifted with the vehicle at a special event in Calgary on July 18.
Alberta has fewer farm jobs, but still not enough people to fill them

Alberta has fewer farm jobs, but still not enough people to fill them

Employers say rural nature of industry hampers recruitment of farm workers in Alberta
Trades touted as solid rural paths to rewarding Alberta careers

Trades touted as solid rural paths to rewarding Alberta careers

Albertans who choose apprenticeship, certificate or diploma programs won’t necessarily be forced to leave behind their home communities for the bright lights of Calgary or Edmonton.
Town asks Cochrane residents to help fight vandalism

Town asks Cochrane residents to help fight vandalism

The Town of Cochrane and the Cochrane RCMP are calling on the community to come together to address the recent increase in vandalism incidents.
Cochrane Food Bank Receives $1,910 donation from Save on Foods

Cochrane Food Bank Receives $1,910 donation from Save on Foods

The Cochrane Food bank has recently recieved a $1, 910 donation from the Cochrane Save on foods annual Share It Forward program
Fishing advisory issued in Alberta due to heat, low water levels

Fishing advisory issued in Alberta due to heat, low water levels

Anglers are asked to fish only in stocked lakes or ponds while an Alberta-wide advisory is in effect.
Town of Cochrane announces fire ban now in effect

Town of Cochrane announces fire ban now in effect

Due to hot weather in the conditions and dry uncured grasses in Cochrane, the Town has issued a fire ban, effective July 24 at 10 a.m.
CKUA Radio fundraising campaign pushing $2 million

CKUA Radio fundraising campaign pushing $2 million

Edmonton based radio station on track to raise $3 million and stay afloat
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