Cochrane News

TransAlta to open battery storage facility in Cochrane

TransAlta will be creating the largest battery energy storage system in the province in Cochrane.

Dec 6, 2023 12:17 PM Read more >

Bank of Canada holds its key interest rate steady at 5% in final decision of 2023

OTTAWA — The Bank of Canada once again held its key interest rate steady at five per cent Wednesday, encouraged by evidence that higher rates are helping bring inflation down.

Dec 6, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

ROAD REPORT: Cochrane and commuter road conditions and traffic cameras

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras

Dec 6, 2023 12:00 PM Read more >

Take A Bow's 'Snow Queen' premiering on Dec. 8 at the Ranchehouse Theatre

Wedging her way into a blooming romance, the Snow Queen hopes to dismantle the love of a youthful couple. Why? “They’re young and in love,” explains secretary of the Take A Bow board, Roxanne McCallum.

Dec 6, 2023 10:21 AM Read more >

Update on Breaking Incident: Chestermere RCMP take male into custody after high risk situation near Our Lady of Wisdom School

Chestermere RCMP are currently dealing with a high risk operation near Our Lady of Wisdom school. At this time the school has been placed in a hold and secure. The incident is not in the school, but in the vicinity.

Dec 6, 2023 10:13 AM Read more >

Breaking: Chestermere RCMP responding to high risk situation near Our Lady of Wisdom School

Chestermere RCMP are currently dealing with a high risk operation near Our Lady of Wisdom school. At this time the school has been placed in a hold and secure. The incident is not in the school, but in the vicinity.

Dec 6, 2023 10:05 AM Read more >

Rocky View County approves new commercial kitchen building for Camp Hope

Camp Hope operates on a nearly 100 acre property west of Calgary, and organizes summer camps for disadvantaged kids ages 6 to 17.

Dec 6, 2023 7:35 AM Read more >

Lawyer for Alberta man accused in 1976 death of Calgary teen waiting for evidence

COCHRANE, ALBERTA — The lawyer for an Alberta man accused of killing a teenage girl in 1976 says the age of the case is causing a delay in getting access to evidence collected by prosecutors and police.

Dec 5, 2023 5:45 PM Read more >

Owner offering $5,000 reward for missing dog

Aynsley Foss is still desperately looking for her dog, who she’s sure was stolen.

Dec 5, 2023 2:59 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Rural grass fire now under control

A downed power line is believed to be the initial cause, and strong winds, reaching up to 70 km/hr, have contributed to the fire's spread over approximately 350 acres.

Dec 5, 2023 2:42 PM Read more >