One of Cochrane’s longest standing citizens falls in heavy winds
The Grandfather Tree was more than an ancient white spruce; it was a cornerstone of Cochrane’s rich history and a significant natural landmark. For centuries, Cochrane’s Grandfather Tree stood resilient, […]
Why the Bunkhouse Bonanza is the Must-Attend Event in 2025
The Bunkhouse Bonanza is more than just an event; it’s a celebration of Western Canadian art and cowboy culture right in the heart of Cochrane. Hosted by the Stockmen’s Memorial […]
Giddy Up for the Cochrane Labour Day Parade
The Cochrane and Area Events Society (CAES) is pleased to announce their selection of the Cochrane Historical and Archival Preservation Society (CHAPS) as Parade Marshal for the 56th Annual Labour […]
Cochrane Discovery Days 2024
The 1st Annual Cochrane Discovery Days takes places this weekend in Cochrane, August 30th to September 2nd! This new town-wide festival displays the rich cultural heritage of Cochrane, built on […]
Find the Best Weekend Events in Cochrane: May 31 – June 2
Hi Cochrane – It’s almost JUNE and the calendar is jam packed with fun things to do in our amazing town! A few things you’ll want to get on your […]
The Top Stories of 2023 from CHAPS – Part 2
“2023 saw an increase in the readership of our stories. We are grateful you enjoy them. Based on your readership here are the top 10 from 2023. Finishing up the […]
The Top Stories of 2023 from CHAPS – Part 1
“2023 saw an increase in the readership of our stories. We are grateful you enjoy them. Based on your readership here are the top 10 from 2023. We’ll start with […]
Highway 1A & 22 is officially underway in Cochrane, Alberta
Today (Monday / 15th) Town Council took a moment to celebrate the start of the Provincial Highway 1A / 22 interchange project in Cochrane. This long awaited and highly anticipated […]
One Person’s View on the Importance of Local History – CHAPS
“Marilyn lives in the US but has significant family ties here. She sends her thanks to CHAPS for our operations.” DISCLAIMER: We have partnered with the CHAPS organization to help […]
Beaupre Creek School – CHAPS
“Henri Anderson drove the children from the Ghost Dam to classes at Beaupré Creek for several years and later Harry Coleman drove them. Harry said, “I drove the Dam kids […]
