RETURNING FOR ITS SEVENTEENTH YEAR THE EXPOSURE PHOTOGRAPHY FESTIVAL HAS OVER 190 VISUAL ARTISTS EXHIBITING IN CALGARY, BANFF, COCHRANE, EDMONTON, LETHBRIDGE AND ONLINE. The “Nature in my Backyard Exhibition” showcases the work of Cochrane based wildlife photographer Jo-Anne Oucharek. The photographs capture her adventures that are close to home usually within an hour of Cochrane.…
There’s No Place Like Home Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary, on the outskirts of Cochrane, is in the business of providing shelter and care for displaced wolfdogs. When adoption is an option, educational programs explain the challenges of wolfdog ownership and what a suitable home looks like. But animals with high wolf content can’t be adopted so…
Swing by to see & shop for some amazing creations and products from vendors & businesses in and around the Cochrane area! Each week, 3 – 5 local businesses and creators will be set up to showcase their amazing products! Items & services ranging from fresh floral bouquets & arrangements, home decor & gifts, handmade…
Small Town Sundays In Small Town Sundays, we travel to dying prairie towns. We are both from Alberta small towns and have mixed feelings about our experiences living in them. Sunday traditionally was a day of religion and socializing, of meeting at church and perhaps having a coffee with a neighbour afterwards. The main street would be alive with people going about their day. But with…
The 9th Annual Cochrane Christmas Market will be held on at the Cochrane Ranche House from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Admission $3.00 Under 12 free. There are 100 tables from talented vendors. Door Prizes. Food Truck. Magic performances from Clay & Liam. Visits from Rodeo Queen Breanna. Take your own pictures with Santa for $2.00-bring…
Saturday Oct 12, 11am-3pm ClubHouse ArtWalk and area This month the Art Walk starts at the ClubHouse activity Centre in the Historic Ranche Park, up the hill from the summer farmers market and CHAPS. Local Artists on site, and demonstrations. Art Show and Sale, between 11-3pm Join us every second Saturday of the month for art displays, workshops…
Historic Cochrane Ranche Whether you’re after exercise, photos of wildlife, a history lesson, or just some fresh air, head to Cochrane Ranche Historic Site. This 136 acre park is beautiful year-round, but especially breathtaking in the fall with changing leaves. But you can find more than nature in the Ranche. Upon arriving, take notice of…
The month of August the Cochrane Information Centre will be showcasing a Photography Exhibit by Stirling Clark Photography – Being drawn to nature, landscapes and wildlife gets me up with the morning sun to capture an elusive critter to late night photo shoots of the moon and stars.
McDougall Stoney Mission Church During the heat of the day, a warm Chinook wind whipping over the plains, we pulled into the the gravel parking lot at the site of the historic McDougall Stoney Mission Church. Given the catastrophic fire a few years ago, I was afraid there wasn’t going to be much to see.…
The month of July the Cochrane Information Centre will be showcasing a Photography Exhibit of Nature in my Backyard – Exhibit includes owls and grizzly bears from the Khyutzamateen – Photography by Jo-Anne Oucharek