Find the Best Weekend Events in Cochrane: May 31 – June 2
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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
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“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
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“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
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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
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“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
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“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 […]
Restaurants and Cafes – CHAPS
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“George A. Bevan built this building and ran a confectionery and fruit store. Jack Beynon took over the building, made it longer and started a restaurant, serving meals but also […]
Louis Beaupre and the Beaupre District – CHAPS
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“There is a resemblance of a canyon between Irwin Hill and Beaupré Hill and it is called Jackass Canyon. When the C.P.R. railway was under construction in 1883, many mules […]
Centennial Audio Files – CHAPS
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“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
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“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 […]