Cochrane

Cochrane’s housing market held steady in July, with the benchmark price hitting $590,000, a number more than two per cent higher than the same time last year.

According to the Calgary Real Estate Board [CREB], “unlike other areas, Cochrane has not seen the same level of pullback in sales compared to long-term trends.”

While July sales were down seven per cent year-over-year, CREB notes that year-to-date sales are still “two per cent lower than last year and 23 per cent higher than long-term trends.”

How does driving 350-500 km with zero fuel costs sound?

It’s already the reality for Electric Vehicle (EV) operators in Cochrane, and from August 11-13 Erol’s Automotive will showcase the benefits – financial and environmental – of EV ownership when it hosts the Plug ‘N Drive EV Roadshow.

As Erol’s owner-operator Erol Yersel explains, the event will let the public see what EVs are all about, provide answers to common questions and offer rides and test drives.

On July 25, 2025, the RCMP Southern Alberta Crime Reduction Unit received a tip that power tools stolen from an Ardrossan job site were entering Southern Alberta.

RCMP quickly tracked a vehicle carrying the stolen equipment and, with help from Banff RCMP, arrested its two occupants in Banff.

Further investigation revealed the accused planned to sell the tools outside Alberta. The stolen equipment has been returned to its rightful owner.

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The team at Pet Valu Cochrane was fuelled up and ready to roll after receiving a surprise McCafé Coffee Break on Tuesday morning.

CochraneNow and Cochrane McDonald’s stopped by with all the bells and whistles, treating the team to McCafé coffee and cookies to kick off their day.

Trailblazers was nominated HERE, and this was attached to the nomination:

“They just moved to a beautiful new location, I know it was a ton of work and I want to celebrate them.”

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It's been a breakout season for emerging distance track athlete Eddie MacMillan.

Hot off medal performances at the Athletics Alberta Age Class Provincial Track and Field Championships and the Western Canadian Challenge, he's preparing for his first appearance at the Legion U16 National Track Championships, which kick off Friday in Calgary.

The 15-year-old pulled off a rare and impressive “distance trifecta” at the provincials, winning gold in the 800m, 1200m and 2,000m events in the U16 age class.

The federal government is setting up a safety net of loans, product-development grants and market diversification plans for Canada’s softwood lumber industry in an effort to shield it from the worst of American duties and fees.

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the plan Tuesday, promising $700 million in loan guarantees to address what he called "immediate pressures" and $500 million for long-term supports to help companies diversify export markets and develop their products. 

Carney also promised that future projects will "prioritize" Canadian lumber. 

The return to school is an exciting but financially challenging time for many families in the Cochrane area.

As the back-to-school season approaches, the Cochrane and Area Family Resource Network (FRN) is once again teaming up with Staples and the Cochrane Kiwanis Club to help local families through its long-running Backpack Program.

The Town of Cochrane is inviting residents to share their thoughts on local policing through a new community-wide survey, part of an effort to better understand public expectations and prepare for potential future changes in law enforcement services.

The survey is open exclusively to Cochrane residents until Aug. 19 and seeks feedback on both RCMP and municipal enforcement services, including perceptions of responsiveness, community involvement, and overall value.

Alberta Forestry and Parks has launched public engagement on the draft terms of reference for a new management plan for Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park.

Preliminary engagement runs from Aug. 5 to Sept. 16 and includes an online survey and interactive map to collect public feedback. The responses will help shape a long-term plan for sustainable park operations and future development.

These photos were taken Sunday night.

The fiery sunset had many people flocking to Horse Creek Road to take pictures.

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Thunderstorm floods streets, lights up the sky

Thunderstorm lights up Cochrane skies, brings brief deluge