Foxy Box Cochrane Client Appreciation Day
Foxy Box Cochrane invites everyone to our Client Appreciation Day on Saturday, September 21st, 2024!! The celebration and deals will be all day long starting at 10am until we close […]
Something About Her Grand Opening
Come join us at Something About Her for a day filled with fun, fashion, and fabulous finds. Our grand opening event is your chance to explore our new store, meet […]
Knibbe Automotive Cochrane Grand Opening
Come celebrate our brand new shop with FREE food trucks, raffles, games, bouncy house and clown for the kids Plus take a tour of the new shop, and meet the […]
Cochrane Music Society 25th Anniversary Concert
It’s our 25th Anniversary and we are so excited! This year, we have commissioned TWO works to celebrate our enduring commitment to music, culture, and community. We will premiere both […]
Cochrane’s World Autism Awareness Day Event
The Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS) Calgary hosts an annual event to celebrate World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD), it is one of the biggest WAAD celebrations in Canada! With the […]
Valentine’s Day Beer & Chocolate Pairing
A sensory experience Matching seven various beers with Hermana Chocolates Taste the beauty of how local decadence can pair with your new favourite beers. Intimate event with limited seating. Ticket’s […]
It’s Beginning to Look A Lot Like Light Up
Getting a head start on Christmas decorating, the Cochrane Rainbows lent a helping hand to the Cochrane Light Up committee last week.
With the annual celebration only being a couple of weeks away, six members of the Rainbows gathered atop the roof of Rexall to erect the 30 foot LED tree.
Rob Halfyard, Co-Chair of the Cochrane Light Up committee and member of the Rainbows, says it was a bit trying this year. “Getting the ladder, sandbags, tools, etc. up to the rooftop is a labour of love for sure. Last year we had two experienced people that we were assisting to put it up. This year the Cochrane Rainbow crew attempted to do it on our own. Sadly, the lights, cords, and ties were found to be severely damaged, so we had to be extra careful not to cause more damage.”
The tree which was initially purchased by Light Up board members in 2014, has become an iconic trademark of the festival. However, after being in the elements over the years, there will be some work that needs to be done, shares Halfyard. “We are disappointed that there are so many lights, not working, and there is not enough time to repair them at this stage of the game. “
Trying to take some things off of the Light Up committee’s plate, Halfyard, says they hope to make things easier. “We hope this allows Steph to do other amazing planning for Light Up. Our crew lives to help out where we can, and we don’t let the cold get to us. It’s all part and parcel doing what we enjoy, and being part of the community spirit.”
Despite the help from the Cochrane Rainbows, Stephenie Shelstad, Co-Chair, says volunteers are still desperately needed. Requiring roughly 140 volunteers, without them, the show can’t possibly go on. “Cochrane Light Uo would not be possible without our amazing volunteers who keep the event flowing, replenishing supplies, and assisting event-goers with activities. Even if you only have an hour, help us make Cochrane’s largest street festival safe and successful.”
Knowing how much time goes into organizing and executing the event is exactly why Halfyard decided to get involved. “When I was helping with Light Up last year, I heard and witnessed that Light Up could benefit from having a strong leadership board, so I was over the moon to accept and share my experiences and skills. I love the community spirit and bringing people from all walks of life together and celebrating community connectedness.”
This year’s Light Up is set to take place on Historic Main Street (First Street West) from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Watch for updates as we get closer to the event. If you can spare some time consider signing up to help by clicking the link http://www.cochranelightup.com/volunteers/
A GOODFOOD Giveaway + Cochrane, Alberta’s Weekend Events Round-up – Sept. 13/19
Sorry about all the oohs and ahhs, I’ve been rushing around since my morning workout! >> CONGRATS TO VICKI C. and friends! You’ve won the Goodfood giveaway! Look for a […]
The Bow RiversEdge Campground Society (BRECS) gives Cochrane kids the gift of FREE Summer Fun at Spray Lakes Family Sports Centre
The Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre is excited to announce that the community will have free access to the Spray Park seven days a week, as the Bow RiversEdge […]
Sponsor: We Are Cochrane – Elevate, October 4 – 6, 2019!
Once in awhile these three words appear in my Facebook or Instagram feed and when I see them, I smile. I smile because the #wearecochrane could easily be #mycochrane & in our own ways, […]
