3+ week, 2+ 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…...

2+ day, 22+ 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…...

2+ day, 20+ 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…...

4+ day, 15+ 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…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (572+ words) Alberta Tory Party Leader and Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie is questioning whether the province’s push to attract large-scale data centres will deliver enough benefits to Albertans. Guthrie says the province is promoting the sector as a multi-billion-dollar opportunity, but argues…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (135+ words) The Cochrane Activettes are bringing back a Labour Day tradition, inviting the community to enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast before the annual Labour Day Parade. Residents can grab some breakfast before finding a spot along the parade route to watch…...

1+ week, 1+ 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…...

5+ day, 3+ 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…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (511+ words) The Calgary-Shaw byelection is shaping up as a four-way race, with Progressive Tory candidate Kyle Joseph becoming the latest entrant in the contest. Joseph, a Calgary teacher who grew up in the riding and now lives and teaches in the…...