Centennial Audio Files – CHAPS

“Gordon has converted some old articles to audio. We’re pretty excited about it and will be adding them to our posts whenever applicable. We think that an explanation will do […]

2022 Top Stories Part 2 – CHAPS

“Hundreds upon hundreds of Blackfoot lodges spread through the valley, and the preparation of meat, tanning of hides, singing, and feasting went on, uninterrupted. On the hillsides, 15,000 or more […]

Cochrane Home Treasures holds just that…

Years ago I found this iron at Cochrane Home Treasures for $5. It is my favourite “treasure” found from this local store. What’s the thing you’ve picked up at Home Treasures that […]

The Cochrane, Alberta Pet of the Week

Would you like your pet featured as the Urban Casual Cochrane Pet of the Week? We’ve taken the liberty of kicking off this weekly event with our golden lab Mila. […]

Submit A Cochrane Pet to Be Featured

Would you like your pet featured as the Urban Casual Cochrane Pet of the Week? All submissions will be entered for a chance to win our Spring prize at the […]

2022 Top Stories Part 1 – CHAPS

“Number 10. They lived at first in what is now East Calgary, near where the stockyards are located. The police barracks were nearby, and when they arose one morning the […]