Writers Unblocked
2025-10-12 13:00 - 14:15, 2025-11-09 13:00 - 14:15 (America/Edmonton) | 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!

Cochrane Sings Practice
2025-10-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-27 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-11-10 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!

2025 MUNICIPAL ELECTION FORUM
2025-10-14 19:00 - 21:00
Join us for the Cochrane Municipal Election Forum on Tuesday, October 14th from 7–9 PM. Location: Cochrane Alliance Church
This is your chance to hear directly from candidates, ask questions, and engage in meaningful conversations about the future of our community.

Community Innovators Spotlight Series: Innovation in Business
2025-10-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Found Book Shop, 206 1st Street W, Cochrane, AB
Ready to peek behind the curtain of innovation in our community?
This month, join our host Nathan Klassen as he sits down with three incredible local leaders to dive deep into what innovation looks like and the game-changing impact it has on their organizations!
Meet Our Panel:

Courtland Penk, Founder & President of Osprey Integrity Ltd. : Discover innovation in the world of UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles or drones) data collection and asset inspection.

Christine McLeod, Owner/Operator of The Pink Wand Cleaning Services Cochrane: Learn how innovation keeps a local service business sparkling!

Georgina De Caigny, Executive Director of Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary : Explore innovative approaches to wildlife conservation and sanctuary operations.

You don’t want to miss their unique perspectives on adapting, growing, and leading!

Topic: INNOVATION IN BUSINESS
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

PURCHASE TICKETS ON EVENTBRITE –

Parent & Tot Sing-Alongs
2025-10-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-10-31 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-11-14 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)

Trail Talk with Tara - Live on Facebook
2025-10-17 19:00 - 20:00
Join Tara at 7pm on Friday, October 17th for a conversation with Cochrane residents about local issues, ideas and questions.

TRAIL TALK WITH TARA – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 17 at 7pm *live on Facebook

SUBMIT YOUR QUESTIONS TO: hello@taramcfadden.ca

SLR Wellness Expo
2025-10-18 10:00 - 18:00 | Cochrane Ranchehouse, 101 Ranchehouse Road, Cochrane, Alberta
Experience the Ultimate Wellness Market – Supporting Local, Nurturing You!
Event Details:
📆 Date & Time:
Oct 18 | 10am – 6pm
Oct 19 | 12pm – 4pm
🎟️ Entry:
Free Event + All Ages Welcome
📍 Location:
The Cochrane Ranchehouse
101 Ranchehouse Rd Cochrane
Are you ready to nourish your mind, body, and spirit while supporting local Canadian wellness brands? The SLR Wellness Expo is more than just a market—it’s a celebration of holistic health, natural healing, and conscious living. Join us for a day of discovery, inspiration, and community as we bring together local exhibitors in health and wellness!
Awaken. Align. Ascend.
Welcome to the Self love renovation wellness expo Your Gateway to Higher Consciousness
Step into a world of magic, healing, and transformation where ancient wisdom meets modern spirituality. This is more than an event—it’s an activation, a space where energy shifts, intuition awakens, and possibilities expand.
What Awaits You:
• Sacred Shopping
Explore a vibrant marketplace filled with high-frequency crystals, tarot & oracle decks, hand-crafted spiritual tools, herbal remedies, sacred jewelry, and more.
• Empowering interactive mini sessions Unlock your inner power with sessions on manifestation, energy healing, quantum consciousness, astrology, and intuitive readings and so much more.
• Healing Experiences – Immerse yourself in sound baths, Reiki, aura cleansing, past-life regression, and other transformative modalities.
• Like-Minded Connections – Meet healers, seekers, and wisdom keepers who share your journey and can help guide your path.
This is your invitation to step into your highest vibration. Whether you’re deep into your spiritual path or just beginning to explore, The SLR Wellness Expo will awaken something within you.
Join us at The Cochrane Ranchehouse and experience the energy shift for yourself.
The universe has led you here—are you ready to receive?
✨ JOIN US FOR FREE ✨
Lets connect :
Self Love Renovation
Selfloverenovation@gmail.com

Cinnamon Broom Workshop!
2025-10-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Cinnamon Broom Workshop!
Join Kayla Yearwood in learning the process of making a cinnamon broom from start to finish!
Broommaking are practices steeped in tradition, and each broom you create is functional!
In this workshop, participants will learn the process of making a cinnamon 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, October 19th
Times: 11:00 AM – 1:00 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!

SLR Wellness Expo
2025-10-19 12:00 - 16:00 | Cochrane Ranche, Hwy 1A, Cochrane, Alberta

Engaging Customers: Service, Stories, and Sales
2025-10-23 18:30 - 20:30 | Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, 208 1st Street W., Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
Engaging Customers: Service, Stories, and Sales
Join Jo-Anne Oucharek for CEDD Module 8 for a workshop designed for artist working within a collective, where welcoming visitors and creating meaningful connections is a shared responsibility!
Together, you’ll explore how to:
Service — Provide a warm, professional, and memorable experience for every visitor who walks through the door.
Stories – Share the inspiration behind your own work while also being able to speak confidently about the art and practices of fellow collective members.
Sales – Support the collective’s success by recognizing buying cues, guiding conversations toward purchase decisions, and celebrating sales as a team effort.
When: October 23, 2025 | 6:30–8:30 PM
Where: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery, Cochrane AB
Cost:
Route 22 Members: Free!
Non-Members: $10 + GST | Fees
Please bring:
A notebook and enthusiasm to learn, role play and engage!
For more information and to register:
– Scan the QR code to get registered now!
– Or, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!
*This series of Entrepreneurial Development workshops (CEDD Modules) are funded by PrairiesCan (Federal Govnt) and Community Economic Development and Diversification (CEDD).*

TMD Website Launch and Pop-up Event
2025-10-26 14:00 - 16:00 | 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

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?

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 | 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.

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!
