Cochrane

Christopher Bell lists the cost of living, the degradation of Canada's legal and healthcare systems, and the moral decline of society as key issues in the upcoming federal election.

But the Christian Heritage Party candidate for Airdrie-Cochrane says he has an even bigger motivation for seeking office.

Country fans in Cochrane are in for a treat this summer as Airdrie-based singer-songwriter Kyle McKearney joins the lineup for Bow Valley Boot Stomp, the town’s very own country music festival.

McKearney, whose roots lie just 30 minutes up the road in Airdrie, says he’s looking forward to playing to a local crowd.

“Yeah, yeah, I can't wait. I'm really looking forward to that,” McKearney said. “It's very close to home, first of all, and just looks like a good time from what I've seen so far. So I can't wait to be a part of it.”

Residents in the Glenbow community will soon experience short-term pain for long-term gain with the launch of a major infrastructure project.

That’s what makes the follow-up information session on the Glenpatrick Drive project—set for Wednesday, April 16—particularly important to attend.

The session will run from 6 to 8 p.m. in the gymnasium of Glenbow School, 55 Glenpatrick Rd.

This meeting is a follow-up to the initial session held in mid-February and will provide additional project details, including phasing and responses to key questions raised earlier.

Two of the Alberta Law Foundation's provincially appointed board members have resigned in protest over proposed legislation that they say amounts to political interference in how vulnerable people access the justice system.

The bill would give Justice Minister Mickey Amery final say on grants over $250,000 that the foundation provides to community legal clinics and researchers.

The foundation says it funds about 65 non-profit service providers every year through interest earned on lawyers' trust accounts, not government coffers.

A group of local 55+ hockey players has once again come through for the Cochrane Food Bank -- and this time, they’ve stepped up their game.

This week, the team donated a generous $870, with a big assist from the Canadian Brewhouse.

The players participate in a team program at the Canadian Brewhouse, where they receive the occasional free meal for their patronage. Instead, they chose to pay it forward-- each contributing $20 to help support the food bank.

RCMP are investigating a recent theft that targeted a local small business in downtown Cochrane.

Several promotional lawn signs belonging to Horse Creek Candy, Gifts & Chocolate Shoppe were stolen on Saturday, April 5, leaving shop owner Cherie Hill frustrated and seeking answers.

According to Hill, surveillance images and video footage clearly captured the suspect taking the signs and discarding them, and all materials have been passed along to Mounties for investigation.

The Town of Cochrane is closing the northside crosswalk at the intersection of Highway 22 and Glenbow Drive/Quigley Drive starting Monday, April 14.

“This change prioritizes pedestrian safety to help keep everyone safe when crossing HWY 22,” said the Town in a Facebook post Friday.

Pedestrians who normally use the northside will be detoured to the south side of the intersection.

Drivers and pedestrians should prepare for changes to the signal system.

“Pedestrians at south crosswalk will receive an advanced walk signal,” noted the Town.

Cochrane RCMP played a key role in the arrest of two suspects following a vehicle theft and dangerous police pursuit that began in Canmore and ended in Calgary.

The incident started around 11 p.m. on April 7, when Canmore RCMP responded to a report of mischief and theft from a vehicle in an underground parking garage. Officers located a suspect vehicle, which fled from police.

Cochrane High School's music instructor has been named the Rocky View Schools' nominee for the 2025 Edwin Parr Teacher Award.

Conner Benson, who is in his first year of teaching at the school, was selected by the RVS board of trustees for his outstanding contributions to the school’s fine arts program and broader community. Benson serves as the school’s music director, leading both instrumental and choral programs, and played a key role in this year’s musical production.

After selling more than 130 bikes at last year’s inaugural event, organizers of the Bike Cochrane's Bike Swap say they’re already seeing a surge in registrations and are expecting their biggest turnout yet.

The second annual event is being held on Saturday, Apr. 26 at lower barn of the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society.

Bikes at last year’s swap ranged from $20 to $8,000, offering something for every rider—from kids’ bikes and cruisers to high-end road, gravel, fat, and mountain bikes.