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Youth group donates $1,000 to Humane Society

Youth group donates $1,000 to Humane Society

“They don’t have a ton of money so it was exciting that they gave the whole $500. I think the girls are learning that their hard work can be given and that it does help, and what you can achieve by giving donations.”
Ghost society raises concerns about random camping, target shooting

Ghost society raises concerns about random camping, target shooting

“Our public lands are a rich natural landscape that attract people who enjoy the diverse outdoor opportunities that they have to offer. We are on the doorstep of ‘loving it to death’ through overuse of areas that simply do not have the infrastructure or rules in place to prevent serious and escalating damage."
Petition calling for mandatory masks bylaw public meeting presented to Cochrane Council

Petition calling for mandatory masks bylaw public meeting presented to Cochrane Council

“This is not something that there’s a road map for. This is something that hasn’t happened in our society for over 100 years— We’re doing the best we can and making the decision the best way we know how to keep most people safe.”
Airdrie company builds disinfecting aerosol foggers

Airdrie company builds disinfecting aerosol foggers

With COVID-19 prompting a higher standard of sanitization, an Airdrie company has created a new system fpr disinfecting spaces.
Cochrane Council Sept. 28 meeting highlights

Cochrane Council Sept. 28 meeting highlights

Updates provided on the TranCanada Pipeline, Council adds more than $171,610 in savings and audit report reveals Town in a strong economic position.
Cochrane Cowboys ready to hit the mat

Cochrane Cowboys ready to hit the mat

“It’s kind of that old adage, you get out of it what you put into it. I think wrestling is one of those things— the more you practice, the harder you drive, the more disciplined you are, the more you’re going to get out of it."
Wayfinders Wellness Retreat marks official opening

Wayfinders Wellness Retreat marks official opening

“I believed the lie that I was alone, and it is a lie, and making common cause that that doesn’t have to happen can make it easier. I’ve lost several of my brothers to self-destruction and it tears me apart. If I can save one person, that justifies it.”
Queen of the Valley finds success in inaugural year

Queen of the Valley finds success in inaugural year

The inaugural Queen of the Valley stand-up paddleboarding race was such a huge success, the organizers plan to host it annually and expand it in size and scope.
COCHRANE IN BRIEF, Oct. 1

COCHRANE IN BRIEF, Oct. 1

What's happening in Cochrane this week: A Thanksgiving Book Sale at the Humane Society, a blessing for your pets, and the Taste of Cochrane is back in a new format.
Stoney Nakoda Addictions Awareness Walk calls for systemic changes in Nation

Stoney Nakoda Addictions Awareness Walk calls for systemic changes in Nation

“We’re still losing people, we’re still losing young ones left and right,” Mark said. “We all live in this community, we all live on this reserve— We face this 24-hours, a day seven days a week.”
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