Cochrane News

Government of Alberta promises $8 million to KidSport

On March 5, the Government of Alberta announced that it has committed to giving $8 million to a program that helps make sports and recreational activities more accessible and affordable for Alberta youth.

Mar 8, 2024 3:45 PM Read more >

Alberta RCMP say no charges after voter fraud probe into 2017 UCP leadership race

EDMONTON — Alberta RCMP say there will be no charges following a probe into potential voter identity fraud in the 2017 United Conservative Party leadership race that saw former premier Jason Kenney elected leader.

Mar 8, 2024 1:04 PM Read more >

Helping Hands opens new location in Cochrane

Helping Hands open house March 8.

Mar 8, 2024 12:44 PM Read more >

Accused in historic murder has three-week trial set for next year

Ronald James Edwards, the 73-year-old Sundre Resident accused for the murder of Pauline Brazeau in 1976, has his three-week trial scheduled for March of next year.

Mar 8, 2024 11:21 AM Read more >

Alberta moves to regulate counsellors

Should mean higher standards, more care, say mental health advocates

Mar 8, 2024 10:55 AM Read more >

Oil and gas companies owe Rocky View County $260K in back taxes

In the 2023 property tax year, about $43 million in unpaid taxes was added to the amount oil and gas companies already owe to rural municipalities.

Mar 8, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

International Women's Day seeks to "Inspire Inclusion" in 2024

International Women's Day 2024 campaign theme is 'Inspire Inclusion' The campaign theme for International Women's Day 2024 is Inspire Inclusion.

Mar 8, 2024 8:30 AM Read more >

Hard work and community connections fundamental to women's success in business, says Thind

International Women's Day is on March 8

Mar 8, 2024 7:00 AM Read more >

Some Alberta pharmacists feel fed’s pharmacare isn’t the answer

Some Alberta pharmacists have concerns about increased bureaucracy and wasted resources in new federal pharmacare plan

Mar 7, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

Cochrane Indigenous Arts and Culture Week March 16-23

A wide variety of events will be held at the Wazin Ichinabi Ti (Oneness Centre) on 1st St, Cochrane Lions Event Centre, and various local Cochrane businesses.

Mar 7, 2024 2:30 PM Read more >