Local News

The Cochrane Night Market wrapped up last week with rave reviews. “I would love to see it happen again, it definitely helps local businesses in Cochrane,” said Amy Lay, owner of the Rustic Olive Bar in Cochrane.

The suspect who drove through Cochrane last week, with multiple accidents in town, a hijacked vehicle and ending in a dramatic arrest in Canmore appeared in court on Tuesday.

It’s the little things that count.

The early bird gets the worm. At least that is what owner of the new caf é/lunch truck Morning Bird Catering Inc., Angela Admussen says.

The town’s official response to Rocky View County’s proposed development east of town was delivered last week, was unfavourable and cited numerous concerns over the negative impacts it would have on Cochrane.

Kyle Fitzgerald, 30, has gone through many business ideas with a number of successes and also failures – and the biggest lesson he learned is to know your market.

Police continue to investigate after four homes raided in Cochrane earlier this month in relation to drugs. RCMP and Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team (ALERT) seized $13,000 in cash, 28 grams of cocaine, 3.

A public engagement session held Sept. 14 by Burnswest saw some 200 people make their way to the RancheHouse to learn about the potential neighbourhood development at the existing gravel pit in town.

The semi-annual Cochrane Food Drive has restocked the shelves of the food bank for another season. “This was the biggest food drive ever,” explained Jackie Shier, executive director of Helping Hands.

Rogers Hometown Hockey is set to put Cochrane on the national stage Feb. 12 when the third annual series of the event rolls into town.