Plan in place to deal with Ironman race traffic issues
Viterra Ironman 70.3 race director Cheryl Lowry said they have a plan to deal with traffic when the race hits Cochrane Aug. 2. (more…)
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Coffee Traders roasting house burns
Cochrane Coffee Traders staff got a bit of a shock with their morning java, after a fire broke out at the roasting facility on River Avenue at about 9:30 a.m. July 28. Five vehicles and 14 Cochrane Fire and EMS staff members arrived on scene to find the building belching black smoke. After a tense few minutes where a crowd gathered and the sky steadily blackened, firefighters had the blaze under control and it was put out a short time later. The fire originated from the roaster’s exhaust system. While the exhaust system and parts of the roof will have to be replace, the building did not suffer any structural damage. The damages are estimated to be between $15,000 and $20,000. It was the first time Cochrane Fire has used it’s the $1.3 million dollar aerial truck on a structure fire. Coffee Traders owner Jeff Genung was not available for comment at press time. (Photo by Cori Lee Miller)
Styrofoam recycler makes impact
On July 23 expanded polystyrene (EPS) found a new home at the Cochrane Recycling Depot.
Better known by brand names such as Styrofoam, the bulky packing material is often seen in landfills, ditches, or floating in water, but now can be recycled in Cochrane, something the town hopes will lead to a decreased amount of waste in landfills. (more…)
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Provincial hiring freeze could strain services: critics
The Alberta government has decided to stop hiring new public service employees.
At the same time, newly vacant positions will not be filled unless critically needed. (more…)
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Seniors housing project making strides
Seniors gathered on a beautiful parcel of land in Bearspaw July 25 to celebrate Ruth Hunt’s birthday and get an update on the progress of a groundbreaking rural seniors housing project. (more…)
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Bylaw allows secondary suites in Rocky View
Rocky View councillors have approved a bylaw that will allow accessory dwellings units, or secondary suites, on agricultural and country residential properties. (more…)
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Farewell to a friend — next time, the coffee’s on me
A couple of years ago I had a great conversation with a guy and we discussed the human nature of waiting until death to say good things about people. (more…)
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Sick of shoes? Back pain? Try living the barefoot life
Cochrane runner Tina Dubois has seen it all when it comes to athletic injuries: plantar fasciitis, toe joint pain, ankle pain, shin splints, knee pain, IT band pain, hip pain and knee pain. (more…)
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Breast cancer walkers brave heat to raise cash
Several Cochrane women were among the 1,200 walkers who braved sizzling temperatures to take part in a gruelling two-day trek July 25 and 26. (more…)
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Casting begins next month for slapstick pantomime
Cochrane is set to host the world premiere of a new pantomime.
The show, entitled Knight Fever, is being produced by members of the Vision Theatre Group, with casting for the huge production starting next month. (more…)
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