TMD Website Launch and Pop-up Event
2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Edmonton) | Beeble BubbleTea Hive 122 4 ave W Cochrane AB T4C 1A9, 122 4 Ave W, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 1A9, Canada
Join us for a cozy afternoon as we celebrate the official launch of The Maternity Diary—a platform dedicated to documenting parenthood and celebrating the journey.
Enjoy light refreshments, inspiring conversations, and a touch of retail therapy with our exclusive self-care products available for purchase during the event.
What to Expect
Founder’s welcome and story behind The Maternity Diary
Live product demos and giveaways
Community, and connection
A chance to shop our launch-day specials
Come sip, shop, and celebrate with us in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere designed for parents, and anyone who loves supporting local small businesses.
Admission: Free

Cochrane Sings Practice
2025-10-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-10 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | All Saints Anglican Church, 404 Fourth Ave N, Cochrane, Alberta
Our new Season begins MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8 and if you’re thinking about what awesome amazing extracurricular activity you should join, look no further, ESPECIALLY if you’re a MAN!! Yes we are a MIXED adult choir and YES we have some pretty incredible MEN!!
Mondays from 7:00-9:00pm
At the All Saints Anglican Church at 404-4th Ave
www. cochranesings.com for more info!

Start Up Cochrane
2025-10-28 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?

Music Bingo Night
2025-10-30 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-13 19:00 - 22:00 | The Shire Pub, 8-57 West Aarsby Road, Cochrane, AB
music bingo every second thursday

Parent & Tot Sing-Alongs
2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-21 10:00 - 11:00 | Frank Wills Memorial Hall, 405 1st Street E, Cochrane, Alberta
Welcome to Cochrane’s Parent & Tot Sing-Along Sessions!
Join us for a fun and interactive music experience with your little ones. Sing along to popular children’s songs and nursery rhymes in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
STARTING DATE Friday January 3, 2025
Time: Doors at 10:00 AM music starts at 10:15am
Location: Frank Wills Community Hall
Coffee, tea and cookies provided.
Bring your singing voices and get ready to bond with your child through music. No experience necessary, just come ready to have a great time!
Floor seating so bring a blanket, yoga mat or cushion if you’d like.
*Price is for parent & tot with no more than 2 parents per caregiver. $7/each drop-in or $20 for 4 consecutive drop ins (billed once at the beginning of the month)

Cobwebber Broom Workshop!
2025-11-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Cobwebber Broom Workshop!
Join Kayla Yearwood in learning the process of making a cobwebber-style broom!
Broommaking are practices steeped in tradition, and each broom you create is functional!
In this workshop, participants will learn the process of making a cobwebber-style broom from start to finish.
All tools and materials are provided.
The class is physical and will require the use of your whole body.
Date: Sunday, November 2nd
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: $150, + GST | Fees
Ages: 18+
For more information and registration:
– Scan the QR code to get registered now!
– Or, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!

Creating a Portfolio to Get Your Work Noticed
2025-11-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Creating a Portfolio to Get Your Work Noticed
Join Michelle Wiebe for CEDD Module 9 as she shares what organizations are looking for in portfolio submissions that go beyond image quality!
Showcasing artwork is one of the most important tasks an artist is responsible for. Portfolios are more than a collection of photographs; they are an introduction to your potential and show your skill to new audiences and funders. In this session, Michelle Wiebe will not only touch on the basics of documenting your work but also share what organizations are looking for in portfolio submissions that go beyond image quality.
When: November 6, 2025 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Where: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane AB
Cost:
Route 22 Members: Free!
Non-Members: $10 + GST | Fees
This series of Entrepreneurial Development workshops (CEDD Modules) are funded by PrairiesCan (Federal Govnt) and Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD).

Interchange Opening Reception!
2025-11-07 16:00 - 19:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Join us for the next Interchange Opening Reception!
We are welcoming the end of fall in the best way possible: with a Fresh New Art Installation!
We welcome you to explore the latest exhibition featuring stunning new artworks from our talented Route 22 Artist Member Collective.
This reception will also host the launch of Route 22’s Seasonal Selections — a gift sized gallery on display until the end of December featuring a selection of small works and items full of seasonal charm!
Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres and meet the amazing Route 22 Artists!
Date: Friday, November 7th, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane, AB
Don’t miss out on this vibrant celebration of art and community, see you there!

Kid's Introduction to Acrylic Painting (Ages 10-14)
2025-11-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-11-22 11:00 - 12:00 | The Creative Haven, #208, 118 1st Ave W, Cochrane, Alberta, T4C 2N9, Canada
Join us for this fun 6-week session where kids will learn the fundamentals of acrylic painting. Each week we will explore a different element of painting including colour, light, line, shape, positive and negative space and texture. This class is a nice combination of structure but also freedom to allow students the ability to experiment and express themselves.
Classes will be held on Saturdays from 11:00 am-12:00pm beginning November 8th, ending December 13th
Location: The Creative Haven
Address: #208, 118 1st Ave W, Cochrane, AB
All supplies are included in registration fees. Please ensure your child wears clothing that can get messy, paint does not always come out in the wash.

Writers Unblocked
2025-11-09 13:00 - 14:15 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Are you a writer looking to practice your craft, connect with fellow creatives, and build a community? Then you’d be a perfect fit for the Cochrane Public Library’s new adult writers’ group, Writers Unblocked! Join us on Sunday afternoons to share your work and ideas, get feedback from your peers, and explore new stories! All levels of experience and genres welcome!
Registration for this group opens on Saturday, August 23rd at 10:30am on our website at cochranepubliclibrary.ca/Events/writers-unblocked!

Fireside Chats: What Does It Mean to be Treaty People in Canada?
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
Join us in a reflective and inclusive circle conversation exploring what it means to be Treaty People in Canada. This dialogue invites participants to consider the shared responsibilities, histories, and futures that treaties represent-not just for Indigenous Peoples, but for all who live on this land. Through storytelling, listening, and respectful exchange, we’ll deepen our understanding of treaty relationships and how they shape our communities, workplaces, and personal journeys.
*Registration opens at 10:30am on Saturday, October 4.
This program is made possible with the generous support of the Government of Alberta through its Ethnocultural Grant Program.

Cochrane Ecological Institute Q&A
2025-11-15 11:00 - 12:00 | PET VALU COCHRANE, 55 BOW STREET COMMON, COCHRANE
Cochrane’s wildlife rehabilitation center will be here to answer all your questions. Come learn about all the incredible work they are doing to protect and rehabilitate the wildlife in our area.

Mini Duster Hand Broom Workshop!
2025-11-16 11:00 - 11:30 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Mini Duster Hand Broom Workshop!
Join Kayla Yearwood in learning the process of making a mini duster hand broom!
Broommaking are practices steeped in tradition, and each broom you create is functional!
In this workshop, participants will learn the process of making a mini duster hand broom from start to finish.
All tools and materials are provided.
The class is physical and will require the use of your whole body.
Date: Sunday, November 16th
Time: 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Cost: $25, + GST | Fees
Ages: 18+
For more information and registration:
– Scan the QR code to get registered now!
– Or, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!

Cobwebber Broom Workshop!
2025-11-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Cobwebber Broom Workshop!
Join Kayla Yearwood in learning the process of making a cobwebber-style broom!
Broommaking are practices steeped in tradition, and each broom you create is functional!
In this workshop, participants will learn the process of making a cobwebber-style broom from start to finish.
All tools and materials are provided.
The class is physical and will require the use of your whole body.
Date: Sunday, November 16th
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Cost: $150, + GST | Fees
Ages: 18+
For more information and registration:
– Scan the QR code to get registered now!
– Or, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!

Turkey Wing Hand Broom Workshop!
2025-11-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Turkey Wing Hand Broom Workshop!
Join Kayla Yearwood in learning the process of making a turkey wing hand broom!
Broommaking are practices steeped in tradition, and each broom you create is functional!
In this workshop, participants will learn the process of making a turkey wing hand broom from start to finish.
All tools and materials are provided.
The class is physical and will require the use of your whole body.
Date: Sunday, November 16th
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Cost: $50, + GST | Fees
Ages: 18+
For more information and registration:
– Scan the QR code to get registered now!
– Or, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!

Wrapped Handle Whisk Broom Workshop!
2025-11-16 14:00 - 16:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Wrapped Handle Whisk Broom Workshop!
Join Kayla Yearwood in learning the process of making a wrapped handle whisk!
Broommaking are practices steeped in tradition, and each broom you create is functional!
In this workshop, participants will learn the process of making a wrapped handle whisk broom from start to finish.
All tools and materials are provided.
The class is physical and will require the use of your whole body.
Date: Sunday, November 16th
Time: 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Cost: $75, + GST | Fees
Ages: 18+
For more information and registration:
– Scan the QR code to get registered now!
– Or, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!

Holiday Wreath & Porch Pot Workshop
2025-11-17 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
MULTIPLE DATE & STYLE OPTIONS AVAILABLE! Click HERE for more details 🙂

NOVEMEBER 17 – WREATH & PORCH POT, 7PM
NOVEMBER 30 – GRINCH TREE, 930AM
DECEMBER 2 – WREATH & PORCH POT, 7PM
DECEMBER 3 – WREATH & PORCH POT, 7PM
DECEMBER 5 – WREATH & PORCH POT, 7PM
DECEMBER 7 – GRINCH TREE, 930AM

Basic Tinkercad (Ages 10+)
2025-11-18 17:00 - 17:45 | Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway Street W, Cochrane, Alberta
New to 3D printing and design?
Perfect for beginners, this hands-on program introduces you to the basics of Tinkercad, a user-friendly online tool for creating 3D models. Over three weeks, you’ll learn to navigate the Tinkercad interface, design simple shapes, and combine them into more complex structures. Each session builds on the last. By the end of the course, you’ll have the skills to bring your digital creations to life and a solid foundation in 3D design.
Join us for a fun and educational experience in digital creativity!
Basic computer skills are required. We will supply laptops, but feel free to bring your own if you feel more comfortable using it.
Adult supervision required for children under the age of 12.

Cochrane Osteotherapy for Pets
2025-11-18 17:00 - 20:00 | PET VALU COCHRANE, 55 BOW STREET COMMON, COCHRANE
Heather from Spirit of the West Osteopathy will be in-store to perform osteopathy on your pets! Osteopathy is hands on manual therapy that focuses on aligning your body so that your body can heal itself.
Heather has worked on Jack several times, and he does so well after. If you have any questions, contact Heather at (403) 607-2486 or check out her FB page.

OUT-OF-PROVINCE UNIVERSITY FAIR
2025-11-20 18:00 - 19:30 | Alberta
🎉Cochrane Public Event!🎉
Are you located in the surrounding Cochrane area? Come visit the Alberta Out-Of-Province University Fair featuring 40+ post-secondary institutions from across Canada to learn more about programs, admissions, how to apply and more!
📅 Thursday, November 20, 2025 from 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
📍Cochrane High SchooL
We hope to see you there!
#CanadianUniversities #StudyInCanada #OutOfProvinceUniversityFairs #OutOfProvince #AlbertaOOP #AlbertaOOP2025 #StudyAcrossCanada

Acrylic Winter Painting!
2025-11-22 09:30 - 15:30 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Acrylic Winter Painting!
Follow along with Marike MacDonald in this 2-day weekend workshop and learn to capture the quiet beauty of winter landscapes in acrylic painting!
Explore new techniques and deepen your skills!
Dates:
– Saturday & Sunday, November 22 & 23
Times:
– Saturday: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
– Sunday: 9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Ages: 18+
Location: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery
Fees:
– Full Weekend Workshop: $180 + GST | Fees
Paint a painting each day — either following the instructor’s reference or following your own!
Make sure to visit our website’s event calendar to see the full details on what to bring!
For more information and registration:
– Scan the QR code to get registered now!
– Or, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!
