Global Pets Cochrane Walking through the doors of the old Graham Building located in Historic Downtown Cochrane, the dynamic team of Global Pet Foods are quick to greet you with a smile and offer their assistance. Family owned and operated by Fiona Sharman and her daughter Christine since 2012, they have expanded the store twice…
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…
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…
Heritage Days To celebrate Heritage Day long weekend, we would like to pay homage to the ranching families that carry on their traditional way of life today in the Cochrane area. Start your weekend by stopping by the Cochrane Farmers Market on Saturday. With almost 60 vendors, you will meet local ranching families, artisans, and…
Create a new family tradition or honour an old one and celebrate Christmas in July in Cochrane. Why July 25? The origins of Christmas in July date back to a time when French Canadian families were unable to get together on December 25th for meteorological or geographical reasons. July turned out to be a whole…
Celebrations in July – Cochrane Style! The month of July is filled with bizarre and unique celebrations. Who knew there was a National Tapioca Pudding Day? Or a National Dive Bar Day? And don’t forget to celebrate National Get Out of the Doghouse Day. Just to name a few! So what do you feel like…