Cochrane News

Marathon Man: Unusual Things to do in Alberta

On July 10 th our grandson Nathan, will be flying from Ottawa and visiting us for a couple of weeks. This is his third summer visit and he’s done some great things on his previous trips.

Jul 13, 2024 10:29 AM Read more >

Cochrane ranks among top 50 in ParticipACTION Community Challenge

Cochrane has been named as one of the top 50 communities in the national 2024 ParticipACTION Community Challenge.

Jul 12, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Packed Stampede BBQ Hosted by MLA Peter Guthrie

Stampede BBQ hosted by Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie happened from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. today, serving up sausages, beans, coleslaw and more to hungry visitors.

Jul 12, 2024 1:02 PM Read more >

Inaugural Bow Valley Boot Stomp set for July 19 and 20

The first-ever Bow Valley Boot Stomp, is set to bring rising Canadian county music stars to the Cochrane Ag Society on July 19 and 20.

Jul 12, 2024 9:00 AM Read more >

2024 Wings over Springbank airshow cancelled

Wings Over Springbank, the biannual airshow held at the Springbank Airport, was cancelled yesterday, the Springbank Airdrie said in a statement on its website.

Jul 11, 2024 3:43 PM Read more >

ATA speaks out against Province increasing K-6 testing

Teachers already know how students are progressing and who might need additional help, says ATA, instead of testing they need support to help students.

Jul 11, 2024 3:15 PM Read more >

Cochrane Tournament of Aces Charity Golf Tournament Returns

The Annual Monumental Tournament of Aces: Cochrane Charity Golf Tournament returns this October for another year of fun and support of local Charity.

Jul 11, 2024 1:30 PM Read more >

Alberta beef gets big boost from provincial and federal governments

Highwood MLA RJ Sigurdson took part in an announcement of almost $1.9 million in funding for Alberta's beef industry.

Jul 11, 2024 11:25 AM Read more >

COLT public engagement results presented to council

Town council booked a trip with COLT to hear the recent results of their public engagement campaign at committee of the whole meeting on July 2.

Jul 11, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

Abortion pill access expanding beyond Alberta's major cities, data shows

Mifegymiso is slowly changing the reproductive-rights landscape in Alberta, new data suggests.

Jul 11, 2024 7:45 AM Read more >