Cochrane News

Rural concerns stay high on UCP’s agenda — premier

Alberta's Premier, Danielle Smith, reflects on a busy year and how her government continues to prioritize rural issue

Dec 29, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Letter to the Editor: ‘Ohh no, not again’.

When I read the article “2024: Community transformation” I couldn’t help thinking, ‘ohh no, not again’.

Dec 29, 2024 3:28 PM Read more >

Snowy owls are back in Alberta: here's how to find them

The return of these iconic birds is highly anticipated by wildlife enthusiasts across Canada every year, although their numbers may be decreasing at an alarming rate.

Dec 29, 2024 10:40 AM Read more >

Fiction writers brave a dark and stormy contest

California contest challenges fiction writers from around the globe to compose the opening sentence to “the worst of all possible novels.”

Dec 29, 2024 10:30 AM Read more >

Letter to the Editor: Smith colluding to get Poilievre elected

Lawyers in the Edmonton area have been warning seniors about a scheme these Reformers Danielle Smith and Pierre Poilievre have concocted which proves why Smith is so adamant about getting Poilievre elected as Prime Minister.

Dec 28, 2024 3:32 PM Read more >

Rizal Day to be celebrated in Airdrie Dec. 30

The Filipino Community in Alberta and members of the general public are invited to attend Dr. Jose Rizal Day on Dec. 30 in Airdrie.

Dec 27, 2024 5:10 PM Read more >

Cochrane RCMP officer among Albertans awarded for bravery

Const. Timothy Christopher Stevens among 12 Mounties recognized by Governor General of Canada for his past actions in Peace area

Dec 27, 2024 3:00 PM Read more >

9-year-old girl dies in Calgary as criminal flees robbery scene

Police later confirmed a 9-year-old girl died as a result of a multi-vehicle collision.

Dec 27, 2024 9:55 AM Read more >

Health and fitness experts share tips on staying fit into the new year

Health and Fitness experts in Cochrane share their advice for individuals who are looking to improve their exercise habits into the new year.

Dec 27, 2024 9:30 AM Read more >

EDITORIAL: Stay safe, responsible over holidays

Santa Claus’ ‘Naughty List’ is as big as his holly jolly belly this month when it comes to the reckless realm of street sinners and I’m not talking about the designers behind that intersection, but I digress.

Dec 26, 2024 5:05 PM Read more >