Cochrane News

Cochrane Blanket Drive returns to support animals in need

“Winter is coming and we believe that no animal should be outside in the winter,” Husmann said. “The Humane Society and Garcia Rescue are doing so much for animal to provide shelter, medication, food, love, and everything else.”

Nov 15, 2023 3:10 PM Read more >

Are you driving one of Canada's most stolen vehicles?

Car theft in Canada has reached historic highs

Nov 15, 2023 2:45 PM Read more >

Libraries should be treated as "critical infrastructure" in rural communities, advocates say

Libraries can be the heart of rural communities. They are a social gathering space and connecting link to services and programming, along with being a place to get the novel you need for book club.

Nov 15, 2023 11:15 AM Read more >

Driving Highway 2 today? Expect delays near Innisfail

Crews are undertaking guard rail repair on Highway 2 near the junction of Highway 54 Nov. 15

Nov 15, 2023 10:35 AM Read more >

Town of Cochrane proclaims Metis Week and Louis Riel Day.

Cochrane Town Council has proclaimed that November 12 to 18 will be recognized annually as Métis Week in Cochrane. This year it will include Louis Riel Day on November 16th.

Nov 15, 2023 9:22 AM 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

Nov 15, 2023 5:30 AM Read more >

Northern children's author gives reading and talk at library Friday

The Cochrane Public Library will welcome children's author Robert Feagan to the library on Friday Nov. 17 to talk about his books and his life.

Nov 14, 2023 5:08 PM Read more >

Suspect in 47-year-old- murder case will see trial in Cochrane

“I think they should check him on more assaults,” she said. “Maybe on all women, including Indigenous and non-Indigenous women as well.”

Nov 14, 2023 1:44 PM Read more >

Possibility of more assault victims at Didsbury care facility, police say

Police not naming Didsbury care facility where alleged abuse took place

Nov 14, 2023 12:15 PM Read more >

Quarter of Albertans cut back on basic needs to pay energy bills

One in seven Canadians reduced spending on, or went without, necessities like food and medicine to pay for utilities in 2023

Nov 14, 2023 8:45 AM Read more >