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Business breathes new life into vintage furs

Business breathes new life into vintage furs

If you’re looking to keep a little warmer this winter or to add some rustic charm to your home, look no further than Cochrane’s Bella’s Vintage Luxury.
Cochranite retraces father's harrowing journey as WWII Holocaust survivor

Cochranite retraces father's harrowing journey as WWII Holocaust survivor

To most modern-day Canadians, the atrocities of the Holocaust are best learned through history books, biographies and films. For Cochranite Laurie Drukier, it’s part of her life story.
New dog park might still come this season

New dog park might still come this season

The town is not yet ruling out the construction of the dedicated dog park in the west end of town this season.
FCSS tackles elder abuse with education

FCSS tackles elder abuse with education

A new education program offered by Cochrane Family and Community Support Services is aimed at helping the community identify and combat elder abuse.
Big Hill pool demolition to start this week

Big Hill pool demolition to start this week

To demolish or not to demolish is no longer the question with respect to the Big Hill Leisure Pool – the town’s only plunge station for the last 30-plus years until the Jayman BUILT Aquatic Centre opened this summer.
Candidates sought for upcoming Chiniki band election

Candidates sought for upcoming Chiniki band election

Nomination day for the Chiniki band election is fast approaching and interested candidates have from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 17 to put their names forward. Marvin Yellowhorn of the Pikani First Nation has been brought in as Chief Electoral Officer.
Cochrane set to remember this weekend

Cochrane set to remember this weekend

Cochrane will remember the thousands of soldiers who have died in conflicts around the world this weekend as hundreds are expected to take part in the annual Remembrance Day ceremony hosted by the Legion each year.
Youth charged after attempted robbery at liquor store

Youth charged after attempted robbery at liquor store

Cochrane RCMP has arrested a young man following an attempted robbery at Happy’s Liquor Store on Nov. 6.
Universal child care perceived as a need for Cochrane families

Universal child care perceived as a need for Cochrane families

Minister of Children’s Services Danielle Larivee made a Cochrane stop to meet with members of the early childhood education community to get an idea of community needs when it comes to childcare.
Rotary exchange opens a world of opportunity

Rotary exchange opens a world of opportunity

When Sylvie Legary first arrived at her new home for 11 months in Enkhuizen, she only understood the basics of the Dutch language.
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