Cochrane

The third book in the Kids Visit the World series is being launched on June 1 by Cochrane author Candy Weisner and illustrator Jessica Ingard.

The pair has teamed up once again to explore Canada through the eyes of a young boy in the illustrated children’s book Jacob Visits Canada—just in time for Canada Day, summer reading, and the Stanley Cup finals.

One of Cochrane’s biggest and most beloved events is back this weekend. Footstock returns for its 26th year on Sunday, June 1, promising a full day of racing, community spirit, and healthy living.

More than 1,000 participants and 250 volunteers are expected to take part in this year’s event, which includes a variety of races for all ages and skill levels. The lineup features a 3K Family Fun Run, 5K, 8K, 10K, and an 18K relay, along with the popular Kids Triathlon, which has already sold out with 500 young athletes registered.

A new spy watchdog report says an overseas Canadian Security Intelligence Service operation was suddenly halted by government officials, "creating unnecessary danger for the CSIS team" and raising questions about ministerial accountability.

The National Security and Intelligence Review Agency found no written records indicating the decision to suspend the operation had been made by the CSIS director or the minister of public safety.

National defence is becoming an increasingly thorny topic for Prime Minister Mark Carney's government as Canada comes under heavy pressure from its allies to do more and spend more.

But with just weeks to go until NATO member nations assemble in the Netherlands for a summit that could put Ottawa in the hot seat on defence spending, several of his ministers took the unusual step of removing themselves from discussions with defence reporters this week at Canada's largest defence industry show.

A powerful fundraiser is coming to Cochrane on Saturday, June 14th, to support Lisa, a local woman living with a rare and debilitating nerve disorder.

Her condition has left her with severe chronic pain, organ complications, and traumatic brain injuries from frequent fainting spells.

Despite exhausting insurance, selling her home, and relying on family, the financial burden has become too much.

With dry conditions on the horizon, the Town of Cochrane is ramping up wildfire prevention efforts through the next phase of its FireSmart Program, aimed at protecting residents, homes, and natural areas from increasing wildfire risks.

Building on the momentum from Emergency Preparedness Week, the Town has now launched phase two of its wildfire mitigation strategy. Crews will carry out targeted fuel management and risk reduction work in several high-priority neighbourhoods, including Bow Ridge, Crawford Ranch, Riviera, and the Lofts on the Bow.

Since opening its doors in September 2023, House of Cars Cochrane has quickly become more than just a dealership—it's become a part of the community.

"We were met with a warm welcome from the get-go," says General Manager Nik Klassen. "From the moment we opened, people were stopping by just to thank us for renovating the building and giving downtown a facelift."

If you’ve seen flashing lights and a large group of motorbikes moving through Calgary, it's all part of preparations for the upcoming G7 Summit, and that motorcade is making its way to Cochrane next week.

As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental protection, the Town of Cochrane will install new fencing along the Bow River this June to help preserve local wildlife and sensitive natural areas.

The fencing project, shared recently through the Town’s official Facebook page, will focus on the area where the Bow River, Big Hill Creek, and Millennium Creek meet. an important habitat for trout spawning and other wildlife.

West Valley residents seeking more information about the proposed Francophone secondary school next to École Notre-Dame des Vallées on Quigley Drive are invited to a public information night on June 2.

The session will be held in the gymnasium of École Notre-Dame des Vallées, 132 Quigley Dr., beginning at 6:30 p.m.