Connor Gronsdahl

A hiker has passed away after losing his footing on a patch of ice and snow, and falling on Mount Temple on Saturday according to the RCMP.

Shortly before noon on July, 9th emergency services responded to call about the an adult male who was with an experienced group of hikers that had slipped and fell from Mount Temple.

With the help of a Parks Canada helicopter, the man was eventually located approximately 3,300 feet from the point where the initial fall occurred. 

Unfortunately, the man passed away due to the injuries he sustained.

Kicking off Monday with a bang was the Grande Central Business's complimentary pancake breakfast.

Attendees were given free pancakes, sausages, and a choice of coffee or juice to bring your meal all together.

Once you got all of those things you could make your way over to the shaded seating areas to enjoy you're free breakfast.

Of course, I was there to give the official CochraneNow review.

The annual Cochrane Labour Day Parade registration is now open.

The price to enter the parade is $125 for commercial vehicles and business.

This will be the second post-pandemic parade after having a full one last year.

Event Coordinator with the Cochrane & Area Events Society Kailey Mitchell says that the organizers are doing things somewhat differently this year.

Cochranites flocked to Mitford Park for the first Canada Day celebration since the end of the pandemic.

At the event their was all kinds of activities, ranging from more adult oriented stuff such as live bands and beer gardens. For kids there was all kinds of games, and activities to do (including the CochraneNow prize wheel). To cap the night off there was a fireworks display.

Thankfully the Weather stayed away for most of the day allowing families to enjoy Canada's birthday under the sun.

This morning, The Cochrane Animal Clinic held its pancake breakfast.

The breakfast was free, but you could get your dogs' nails clipped by making a donation to the clinic. Throughout the morning there were also demonstrations and tours of the clinic.

How GOOD was the breakfast though?

Well, keep reading for the official CochraneNow review.

Cochrane's run of daily pancake breakfasts coinciding with the return of the Calgary Stampede began today at the Cochrane & Area BGC, with help from the Cochrane Lions.

All it took to get a serving of fresh pancakes and breakfast sausages was a donation to the organization.

Now those of you who were not in attendance are probably wondering how good were the pancakes? How well did the sausage compliment the flap jacks? Or, did the syrup bring the whole package together?

I was in attendance for the official CochraneNow review.

The Calgary Stampede is back and better than ever!

After being cancelled in 2020, and with a revised version last year due to the pandemic, the Stampede has returned to its pre-pandemic highs for the 2022 edition.

Whether you are a first-time visitor, or a regular, here are five can't miss attractions to put on your list. 

Early July in pre-pandemic Cochrane means two things, the Calgary Stampede and annual pancake breakfasts in and around Cochrane.

With COVID in the rearview mirror the pancake breakfasts are returning better than ever with a total of nine pancake breakfasts popping up in the Cochrane Area over the next two weeks.

Local Terry Fox Run organizers are looking to form a committee to help organize this years running of the Terry Fox Run.

Both members of the committee and volunteers are being asked to step forward, and join the team.

The lone organizer of last years run Lesley Hunt, says that there are a wide range of roles available to be filled including T-shirt sales, looking for sponsors, promoting the run out in the community, and running social media accounts. You can also volunteer to help on the day of the run September 18th.

Canada Day celebrations returned to Cochrane for the first time in over two years.

Thousands of Cochranites marked the occasion by flooding into Mitford Park for the majority of the celebrations.

When attendants arrived they were greeted with food trucks, games (including the CochraneNow prize wheel), live music, and much more.

Luckily the weather stayed away for most of the day, meaning sunshine and good times for families on their holiday day out.

Here are some photos from the day.