COMMUNITY INNOVATORS SPOTLIGHT SERIES - FEBRUARY
2026-02-18 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Edmonton) | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Topic: INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY – A FRESH LOOK
This month, join our host Nathan Klassen with Ryan Baum from Cochrane Toyota, Tim Harvie from the Cochrane Foundation, Wanda McGinnis from Big Hill Haven, as they discuss unique ways that financial investments are driving community growth in Cochrane.
You don’t want to miss their unique perspectives on community collaboration.

Tickets are $5 per person and they are limited!
Location: Found Books & Shop – 206, 1st Street W
Time: Doors open at 6:30pm, with the discussion starting at 7pm

Music Bingo Night
2026-02-19 19:00 - 22:00 | The Shire Pub, 8-57 West Aarsby Road, Cochrane, AB
music bingo every second thursday

The Rockyview Hotel - Karaoke
2026-02-19 20:00 - 23:30, 2026-02-26 20:00 - 23:30 | Rockyview Hotel
THE ROCKYVIEW HOTEL | EST’D IN 1904 – Celebrating 120 years in Historic Downtown.
+ Dance the night away at the @texasgate.cochrane !
+ Tuesdays – learn to line dance, 7pm
+ Thursdays – karaoke, 8pm
+ Fridays / Saturdays – all request DJ, 10pm
+ Sundays – All day free pool!
To book your stay & for more info: rockyviewhotel.ca

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Tween Paint Night at the Messy Moose
2026-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | The Messy Moose Inc., 123 2nd Avenue West, Unit #3, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada

Friday Nights at The Venue
2026-02-20 19:00 - 2026-02-21 01:00, 2026-02-27 19:00 - 2026-02-28 01:00 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL
7pm to 9pm – OUTLAW LINE DANCE
9PM + DANCE PARTY

The Rockyview Hotel - All Request DJ
2026-02-20 22:00 - 23:30, 2026-02-21 22:00 - 23:30, 2026-02-27 22:00 - 23:30 | Rockyview Hotel
THE ROCKYVIEW HOTEL | EST’D IN 1904 – Celebrating 120 years in Historic Downtown.
+ Dance the night away at the @texasgate.cochrane !
+ Tuesdays – learn to line dance, 7pm
+ Thursdays – karaoke, 8pm
+ Fridays / Saturdays – all request DJ, 10pm +
+ Sundays – All day free pool!
To book your stay & for more info: rockyviewhotel.ca

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Silent Book Club
2026-02-21 09:00 - 11:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Register HERE & welcome to introvert happy hour! Learn more about Silent Book Club – hosted by Mortgages by Melanie

Silent Book Club
2026-02-21 09:00 - 11:00
Welcome to the Silent Book Club – Cochrane Edition.
Please bring a book to enjoy!

FEBRUARY 2 – THE SHIRE AT 630PM
Here’s how the event will go:
6:30-7:00pm – Arrive, order drinks/food, share what you’re reading
7:00-8:00pm – Quiet reading hour
8:30-8:30pm – Optional socializing, or just keep reading
Though the name of the group is Silent Book Club the pub will not be completely silent.

FEBRUARY 21 – FOUND BOOKS & SHOP AT 9AM
Here’s how the event will go:
9:00-9:30am – Arrive, order drinks/food, share what you’re reading
9:30-10:30am – Quiet reading hour
10:30-11:00am – Optional socializing, or just keep reading

Please email sbccochrane@gmail.com with any questions.
More information of Silent Book Club can be found here: https://silentbook.club/
Registration for the February SBC events is open: https://buytickets.at/silentbookclubcochrane

LIVE music Saturdays at Rocky View Brewing
2026-02-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Live music Saturdays in the taproom starting at 6pm.

LIVE MUSIC AT THE VENUE SATURDAYS
2026-02-21 21:00 - 2026-02-22 01:00, 2026-02-28 21:00 - 2026-03-01 01:00 | VENUE SPORTSBAR AND GRILL

From Browsing to Belonging - Your First-Time Home Buyer Panel
2026-02-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Half Hitch Brewery
From Browsing to Belonging is a first-time home buyer panel designed for people who are curious, cautious, or quietly wondering if homeownership might be closer than they think.
If you’ve been browsing listings, saving homes, and asking “what does this actually involve?”, this conversation is for you. Our panel of local experts — including a Realtor, mortgage lenders, real estate lawyer, home inspector, and financial planner — will walk through the real steps of buying your first home, answer common questions, and help take the mystery (and stress) out of the process.
No pressure. No sales pitch. Just real talk, clear information, and space to ask the questions you’ve been holding back.
Whether buying is months away or still feels like a “someday” idea, this panel is about moving from browsing to belonging — at your own pace.
Free tickets!! Register for your free tickets on Eventbrite!!
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/from-browsing-to-belonging-your-first-time-home-buyer-panel-tickets-1981053857416?aff=oddtdtcreator

Business After Hours
2026-02-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Half Hitch Brewery
Tuesday Feb 24, 2026
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM MST

Location
Half Hitch Brewing Company
10 Griffin Industrial Point #1
Cochrane, Alberta

Fees/Admission
Complimentary for Chamber Members

Business After Hours

Description

Join us at a NEW LOCATION for our monthly Business Afterhours Networking Event, a complimentary event for Chamber Members that is held on the fourth Tuesday of every month!
This is a great opportunity to meet and visit with local Chamber Members and promote your business in a casual atmosphere.
We do ask that you register for this complimentary event

Cochrane Drama Classes by Sleeping Giants Theatre
2026-02-24 17:15 - 20:00
Winter Drama registration is now open! Join us for an exciting term of drama classes for ages 8 through 12 at Sleeping Giants Theatre!
Who is drama for? Anyone who loves making up stories, creating fun characters, and playing in imaginary worlds with new friends!
Every class, we play fun drama games to build our ensemble and teamwork skills while developing our acting skills at the same time. We also work on body and voice techniques to build presence and confidence on stage through fun exercises. And throughout the term, we work together to create a brand new original play to present at the end of the semester!
If you’d like to learn more, head on over to www.sleepinggiantstheatre.ca/classes for all the details.
Class starts on January 27th! Don’t miss your chance to register!

TRIVIA NIGHT AT ROCKY VIEW BREWING
2026-02-24 18:30 - 21:00 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
TRIVIA NIGHT AT ROCKY VIEW BREWING!
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 AT 630PM
HOSTED BY DJ JURASSIC MARK

Start Up Cochrane
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | The Corner Coworking, 225 Railway Street E, Cochrane
WHEN: Join us on the FOURTH Tuesday night of each month, 7 PM – 9 PM at The Corner Coworking on Railway Street E in Cochrane, AB.

NOTE: EACH MONTH WE WILL UPDATE IF THERE WILL BE A TOPIC OR PRESENTER.

COST: Free

What can I do? How do I get involved?

For these events to be a success, and to grow the local #startup community, we need entrepreneurs at all stages of the startup & launch phases.

-Got a new idea?
-Have a concept you are curious about?
-Ready to pitch for funding?
-Looking to grow an existing business?
PLUS
-Have you launched a new business already?
-Are you an investor?
-Been involved in startups before? (Successful & less successful)
-Just plain curious?

Rockyview Hotel - Learn to line dance
2026-02-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Rockyview Hotel

Jam Night at The Shire Pub
2026-02-24 19:00 - 22:00 | The Shire Pub, 8-57 West Aarsby Road, Cochrane, AB
Every Tuesday we have a Jam/Open Mic night for all . No matter what instrument or type of music you play, come on down,

Open Mic Comedy Night at Cabeza Grande
2026-02-24 20:00 - 22:00 | Cabeza Grande, Heartland, Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
FREE Comedy Open Mic Nights!!
Call 403-981-8226 to book a table!!

Wing Night at The Taproom
2026-02-25 17:00 - 20:30 | Rocky View Taproom, 420 1st Street, Cochrane, AB
Join us every Wednesday from 5pm to 8:30pm for $8.50/lb wings!
We have a variety of flavours from you to choose from. You won’t wanna miss it!

Country Music with Turner Bates at the Venue
2026-02-25 18:00 - 21:00

WRITER'S UNPLUGGED: OPEN MIC AT FOUND
2026-02-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Join us for the Writers’ Unplugged – An Open Mic Night.
Share your words while surrounded by walls of books, in front of the friendliest audience you’ll ever meet. It’s easy. Show up with a max of 5 minutes of material to share. Throw your name into the hat. Readers are drawn at random. Poetry, fiction, non-fiction, songs, dramatic monologues…anything goes. Maybe you’re not ready to read in front of people and just want to enjoy the show. Be a part of our live studio audience, cheer on our writers.
See you soon.

FREE WORKSHOP FOR EMPLOYERS & LEADERS
2026-02-26 09:00 - 13:00 | Frank Wills Memorial Hall, 405 1st Street E, Cochrane, Alberta
🌟 FREE WORKSHOP FOR EMPLOYERS & LEADERS
Looking to strengthen your workforce? Join us for an engaging session designed to help your business find, recruit, and retain qualified candidates from diverse hiring pools.
📌 Finding Opportunities in Recruitment & Retention
📅 February 26
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Frank Wills Community Hall
📍 405 – 1 Street E., Cochrane, AB
👥 Perfect for business owners, hiring managers, supervisors, and non-profit leaders
🤝 Brought to you by Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee (CISC) in partnership with Government of Alberta and Cochrane Chamber of Commerce.
📧 Register or learn more (email us): cisccochrane@gmail.com
🌐 cochraneimmigrantservices.ca
✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to build inclusive hiring strategies and grow your team! ✨
#CISC #FreeWorkshop #Recruitment #Retention #InclusiveHiring #BusinessGrowth #CommunityPartnerships 💼🌍

The Beer Den Beer/Winefest
2026-02-27 15:00 - 2026-02-28 18:00, 2026-02-28 14:00 - 17:30 | The Beer Den, #29 - 31 Bow Street Common, Cochrane,, Alberta
The Beer Den is holding it’s annual Beer and Winefest Friday, Feb.27th from 3-6 pm and Saturday, Feb.28th from 2-5:30 pm.
Come and sample some awesome Boutique wines and 8 different breweries from B.C., AB. and Saskatchewan throughout the two days.
The best thing is there is no cost!
