Once upon a time, a young girl exploring the barn on the farm she grew up on discovered a hidden treasure chest. It turned out to be a tackle box that belonged to her grandmother, Greta, and was filled with beautiful shiny stones and beads and just about everything a person would need to make…
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Here’s the cold hard truth: the weather in southern Alberta is unpredictable. And that’s on a good day. You can blame it on the mountains, our northern co-ordinates, our legendary Chinook winds, the high elevation we live at, and so on and so forth. And, for this reason, Albertans seem to love their indoor recreation…
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It has been a difficult year for many of us, yet we can still count our blessings and give thanks for the bounty of the season and to the folks who make it happen. Salute to the growers Solstice Berry Farm Just north of Cochrane, family-owned and operated Solstice Berry Farm was started by Marsha…
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Road Cycling When you’re itching for a ride (for me and many other cyclists, this is a daily occurrence!), you’ve got to choose wisely. Sure, a quick rip through your neighborhood can scratch the itch. But when you’ve got some time and need a real ride, the options tend to shrink. That is unless you’re…
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FALL FOR AUTUMN Like the song says, it’s “here for a good time, not a long time, so have a good time.” Ergo, it’s time to lace up those hiking and cycling shoes and hit the trails on the annual quest for that fall foliage money shot. Here are some ideas in our own backyard.…
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Autumn in Cochrane is shaping up to beat historical averages in the weather department. Of course it wouldn’t be early fall without an early snowfall, but let’s put that behind us and break out the bicycles for some seasonal cycling. Local trails Mitford Park Loop via Riverfront Park is 2.4 km of easy and scenic…
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We’ve waited a long time for a festive event so let’s start by celebrating Cochrane Culture Days, September 11th through the 13th at specially-created venues around town. The Cochrane Integrated Arts Society (CIAS) and Town of Cochrane Arts and Culture, with thanks to an Alberta Culture grant, have teamed up to show off our resident…
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Summer has flashed past. Celebrate this weekend with an homage to your labours of the past few months. Head out to Fallen Timber Meadery on Saturday, September 5th (weather permitting) for another wild and wonderful “Pizza Day.” They will be selling their hand-crafted pies from noon to 5 p.m. – or until they run out…
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Italians know how to celebrate. From masked balls to street parties with giant papier-mâché floats to (my favourite) battle reenactments that use fruits and vegetables instead of weapons, Italy has il festival down to a fine art. While we can’t recreate a giant food fight, we can celebrate the variety of Italian food and drink…
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Adventure lies in wait all around Cochrane. And let’s face it, we’re all ready to venture (safely) outdoors while the gorgeous summer weather continues. Here are some of our favourite things to do and places to go. Not all are open this season, for obvious reasons but ALL are worth the wait. Howling at the…
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