Samantha NickersonHave you been to The Boot restaurant yet, Cochrane? This unpretentious and reasonably priced Italian Cafe-style restaurant is nestled into the east end of the Historic Downtown, and is known for its homemade, fresh menu. While...
Last year we planted ourselves a Sour Cherry tree in our backyard and this summer, we were not disappointed! These gorgeous, bright red globes of summer soaked up the warmth and the sun until the first of August, and then we picked them and made a...
Hello Cochrane, Alberta: I know we’re only half way through the summer holidays and no one wants to be thinking about ‘Back to School’ just yet (gah! I said it out loud!), but I wanted to let you know about a national initiative by...
A few weeks ago, I was invited to the Cochrane Eco-Centre to learn more about recycling in our town. I thought that our family was doing a good job with our recycling/composting efforts, with only one small white kitchen bag of garbage per...
Summertime is definitely all about the food. Have you ever made Campfire Cones? If you haven’t tried a Campfire Cone before, you have been missing out AND what the heck are you waiting for?! Filled with your favourite s’more making...
In the great tradition of Calgary & Area breakfasts and to celebrate the opening of the Stampede, LET’S EAT COCHRANE! We’ve put together this Pancake/BBQ round-up,so you will all know where to goand when to be there! #1 – Host:...
One day, I was driving through the Historic Downtown Cochrane area when I spied a man, attacking a huge piece of wood outside of the Global Pets store with a chainsaw. I did not have the time to stop and find out WHAT he was doing, but I made...
Have you ever wondered what goes onbehind the doors of your favourite local business? Doors Open is an international concept that happens every year in cities and towns worldwide. For one weekend only, local businesses and town operations...
I’ll begin by saying that I have been following the local Cochrane business QSpice on Instagram for awhile now, and I have always been intrigued by their drool-worthy food photos. Enough so, that I will also admit to making a few of...
Paul Brandt’s “All About Her”, is a song about his wife. But not just his wife, it may be a song about your wife too. Paul Brandt realized that his wife was an incredible inspiration to him and he hoped to write a...
