Cochrane Now

5 days ago | cochranenow.com | Eric Ruttle

91.5FM CochraneNow has teamed up with Porter Airlines for a brand new contest that’s all about adventure, fresh air and taking off to explore somewhere new. It’s your chance to Rediscover Canada with a round-trip airfare voucher for two, to any Porter Airlines destination. All you have to do is listen weekday mornings to 91.5 CochraneNow for the Sound of the Porter Jet. When you hear it, call the studio at (403) 981-0915 for your chance to qualify! Want a second shot?

5 days ago | cochranenow.com | Noel Edey

The Calder Cup Final is heading back to Charlotte after the Checkers edged the Abbotsford Canucks 4-3 in overtime last night. In front of the largest home crowd in Canucks history, a back-and-forth battle was knotted 3-3 after regulation. Jesse Puljujärvi ended it at 15:22 of overtime when a centring pass deflected off two defenders’ skates and slid past the goalie. It was Charlotte’s second overtime win of the series.

6 days ago | cochranenow.com | Noel Edey

As the sticks start flying at Treble Trouble, all eyes will be on Howard and Thomas — proof that rhythm knows no age, and that the love of music can span lifetimes in a single beat. Both 81-year-old drummer Howard Kelly and Thomas Smith, 5, will be taking the stage to perform Roy Orbison’s Pretty Woman for the drum recital that's part of Treble Trouble, hosted by the Cochrane Drum Tutor.

6 days ago | cochranenow.com | Lauren Meister

Cochrane families have just a few days left to save on school transportation fees for the upcoming school year. Rocky View Schools is encouraging parents and guardians to register by June 30 to receive a $40 discount. Registration must be completed by August 1 to guarantee bus service on the first day of school. Eligible students include those in Kindergarten to Grade 6 who live 1.5 kilometres or more from their school, and students in Grades 7 to 12 who live at least two kilometres away.

1 week ago | cochranenow.com | Noel Edey

Rocky View County is advising residents to prepare for potentially heavy rainfall expected over the coming days. Officials warn that steady downpours could overwhelm drainage systems and quickly flood low-lying areas, increasing the risk of property damage and safety concerns. Some of these measures are also of value in Cochrane's urban setting.