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Cochrane inventor's smart sprinkler idea going commercial

Cochrane inventor's smart sprinkler idea going commercial

A Cochrane inventor’s idea to design a simpler lawn sprinkler transformed into a solution for an environmental problem.
New support for people with disabilities

New support for people with disabilities

What are your rights as a disabled person? It is that question that prompted two Cochranites to form a disability support group with the intention to educate and advocate for people with disabilities in the community.
Legion still needs community support for statue project

Legion still needs community support for statue project

After receiving a $65,000 cheque from the Town of Cochrane, the Cochrane Legion members want to remind the community that there is still a lot of fundraising to do to before the cenotaph statue project can be completed.
Banded Peak grows a green thumb

Banded Peak grows a green thumb

Students at Banded Peak School will soon have a chance to learn and grow with a school garden.
Bearspaw widow advocates right to doctor-assisted death

Bearspaw widow advocates right to doctor-assisted death

Imagine you knew the day, place and exact time you were going to die. Bearspaw resident Hugh Wallace knew he would die on April 19, 2016 in his family home at 5 p.m.
Offering Español in Cochrane to children - bueno?

Offering Español in Cochrane to children - bueno?

The first Spanish bilingual preschool is gearing up to open in Cochrane this fall.
Licensed medical marijuana facility to donate tens of thousands in supplies to Grow Calgary

Licensed medical marijuana facility to donate tens of thousands in supplies to Grow Calgary

With a population just shy of 450, the western-rooted nearby community of Cremona has churned out its fair share of championship rodeo stock.
Food and wine-loving friends breathe new life into coffee house

Food and wine-loving friends breathe new life into coffee house

A wine-loving Cochrane businesswoman and her foodie friend have united their passions to build a new lounge and restaurant - and breathe new life into a Historic Downtown space.
Youth Day remixed

Youth Day remixed

The Town of Cochrane is inviting kids to be kids at the Youth Day Remixed on March 4. Create artwork, be part of a mural, write your own song or jam with other people.
New off-leash park location poses concern for some

New off-leash park location poses concern for some

Dog park users will soon be able to provide input for what will be Cochrane’s premiere dedicated dog park – where pooches can play at large.
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