Local News

Things are getting wild in Cochrane. As Canada celebrates National Wildlife Week – April 10 to 16 – the Cochrane Ecological Institute (CEI), the non-profit wildlife conservation, rescue, rehab and research institution, is gearing up for a new season.

The Cochrane & Area Humane Society (CAHS) will be taking animals from the city of Airdrie under its wing. “We are really excited.

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The Optometry Giving Sight Organization has recognized Mountain View Optometry Clinic’s Dr. Tom Wilk, Dr. Michele Naruszewicz, and staff as platinum level fundraisers.

The Rotary Club of Cochrane is celebrating its silver anniversary this year.

Celebrate with some Hair of the Dog next weekend. The second annual Hair of the Dog fundraiser for the Cochrane & Area Humane Society (CAHS), founded by Cochranite Kendra Watt, promises to not only help animals but also be a great time.

Thanks to a lost bet between friends, an amateur Cochrane rapper is hoping his videos go viral on the Internet.

Cochrane campaign gets provincial recognition with award The Proudly Cochrane campaign launched by the Town of Cochrane last winter won the 2015 award of excellence from the Economic Developers of Alberta Convention.

Cochrane’s first microbrewery is preparing to pour its first jug. On National Beer Day – April 8 – the Eagle checked in with Cochrane’s brewing family and the progress of the future brewery.

After six years, the principal at Manachaban Middle School will be taking on a new position. Thomas Elbel isn’t leaving Cochrane though. Rocky View School District has announced he will be taking the reins at the school in Fireside when it opens.