3+ day, 18+ hour ago   (426+ words) Culture Fest returns to Cochrane on Sept. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m., bringing the food, music, dance and traditions of dozens of cultures together at the SLS Centre. The free event returns to the centre’s indoor sports courts after attracting a record crowd…...

3+ day, 20+ hour ago   (490+ words) If you’re looking for something to do this weekend, Cochrane is making it pretty easy to fill the calendar. From vintage treasures and a brand-new playground to cultural celebrations, local art, racing babies and hundreds of classic cars, there’s a…...

5+ day, 14+ hour ago   (405+ words) There was a time when the parking lot shared by the Cochrane Lions and BGC Cochrane didn't fill up for the Slimdor Ranch Rodeo. By the 3 p.m. start time on Sept. 5, the parking lot was full, while the stands and hillside…...

6+ day, 1+ hour ago   (848+ words) Forever Canadian organizer Thomas Lukaszuk says a growing sense of concern about Canada’s future is helping drive a “massive uptick” in support for his campaign as Alberta heads toward its Oct. 19 referendum. Lukaszuk said Forever Canadian has now distributed about…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (771+ words) There are a few things you can count on at the Cochrane Outhouse Races: outhouses will race, crowds will cheer and, sooner or later, somebody is going to get into a gunfight. That last part can squarely be blamed on…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (861+ words) Alberta is forecasting a $2-billion surplus for 2026-27, an $11.4-billion turnaround from the $9.4-billion deficit projected when the provincial budget was introduced in February. Total revenue is now expected to reach $86.3 billion, $11.7 billion above budget. Smith rejects cutting Alberta oil exports…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (421+ words) Looking for something to do around Cochrane this weekend? From stocking up on local goodies to live music in Historic Downtown and an entire festival dedicated to momos, there’s plenty happening August 22 and 23. Saturday morning is a good time to…...