WHEN YOU CAN’T ADVANCE, RETREAT IS OFTEN THE BEST OPTION Every now and then, one comes across a place of such natural beauty it quite takes your breath away. Less than 25 minutes west of Cochrane is such a place. Meandering along the banks of the Ghost River, the 145 acres that make up The…
Remote Climbing Adventures When moving around in Cochrane it is inevitable that one’s eyes get drawn to the western views. Whether you are high at GlenEagles golf course or sitting at the lights at Griffin Road, you will witness the spectacular view of The Rocky Mountains. From town, one has a clear view of an…
The Cochrane Fair A nod to the folks from the Cochrane & District Agricultural Society, who have plenty to be proud of but the annual Cochrane Fair is truly a feather in its cap. It’s a celebration of a way of life that has deep roots in this community, forging lasting bonds between locals and…
The Gentry Espresso & Wine Bar Goat milk caramel latte? A custom-made cup of joe crafted on a manual espresso machine? Or the most delicious vegan breakfast muffin you have ever tasted? All of the above and all in a day’s work at The Gentry. If you love good coffee and good food, as does…
Pure Anada Did you ever stop to think about what might be in the lotions and potions you apply to your skin every day? Skin eats! What are you feeding it? Scientists at the David Suzuki Foundation say dangerous chemicals inhabit many of today’s skincare products. Try carcinogens, pesticides, formaldehyde, reproductive toxins, some stuff known…
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park Enjoy stunning vistas, rolling hills, and spot the occasional cowboy as you explore nearly 40 kms of paved and shale pathways at Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park. The gorgeous Bowbend Trail is a ribbon of pavement that meanders along the Bow River in between Cochrane and Calgary. It is part of The…
HEAVENLY OUTHOUSE AND POOR DAVID’S Sometimes life demands a mighty leap of faith. Karrie and her daughter, Natasha did exactly that, leaving behind the world of teaching for the realm of retail. It began 12 years ago with the purchase of Heavenly Outhouse, an eclectic shop in Historic Downtown Cochrane. When the opportunity arose to…
Bert Sheppard Library and Archives At loose ends on a summer afternoon, I decided it was a good time to circle back to the Bert Sheppard Library and Archives and immerse myself in the history of the men and women who started ranching in western Canada almost 150 years ago. Tucked into a sunlit high-ceilinged…
Disc Golf and Mini Golf Let’s be honest, the game of golf – traditional golf, that is – isn’t for everyone. The cons are well documented. It’s expensive. It’s time consuming. It’s difficult. It’s not very family-friendly. And there are more. (But, for the record, I’m a golf lover through and through!). However, for people…
Zero Gravity Skate Park Rest assured; we would have been looking forward to the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games when skateboarding was to makes its debut as an Olympic sport. Sure, some “traditionalists” are skeptical. But, while the old schoolers may not yet feel the vibe, millions of millennial’s are stoked. The sport is alive…