Cochrane Now Written by Noel Edey Tuesday, Dec 20 2022, 5:00 AM Cochrane Search and Rescue (CSR) is nearing the end of one of its busiest years ever, says president Evan Knox. “This year we’ve had almost a record year,” says Knox. “We’ve had over 20 searches and nearly 9,000 hours of volunteer time, so it’s been a…
Cochrane Now Written by Noel Edey Tuesday, Nov 15 2022, 6:00 PM Teofista Boxing has teamed up with the Cochrane Lions Club to create a new after-school boxing program at the Cochrane Lions Event Centre (CLEC). Head coach Eric de Guzman says it’s available for youth ages 6 to 12 and combines training with community service. “They’re going…
Saturday, October 29th starting at 7:30 PM Dress in your best ‘tight and bright’ outfit and come to the Cochrane Lions Event Centre for the 1st Annual Halloween Party! Adults Only $ 5.00 Cash Bar Food Trucks Tickets are $ 25 each (watch and listen for promo codes!) CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Featuring live music…
Cochrane Now Written by Connor Gronsdahl Thursday, Jul 07 2022, 11:10 AM Cochrane’s run of daily pancake breakfasts coinciding with the return of the Calgary Stampede began today at the Cochrane & Area BGC, with help from the Cochrane Lions. All it took to get a serving of fresh pancakes and breakfast sausages was a donation to…
Cochrane Now Written by Noel Edey Thursday, Jun 09 2022, 3:30 PM With the area already cleared of old equipment, volunteers are hard at work today installing the inclusive equipment at the Centennial Playground. Over the course of three days, almost 50 volunteers will complete the project to the excitement of Cochrane families, especially those on…
COCHRANE NOW – Written by Noel Edey Friday, April 1, 5:00 AM Each year, hundreds of pairs of used eyeglasses are collected by the Cochrane Lions Club. So, what exactly happens to them? Once collected, they are delivered to the Canadian Lions Eyeglass Recycling Centre (CLERC) in Calgary, where eyeglasses arrive from across the country for distribution…
COCHRANE NOW – Written by Noel Edey Thursday, Mar 24, 2022 3:00 PM A $15,000 donation by the Cochrane Lions Clubs topped up the funds required for the Helping Hands Society of Cochrane and Area to purchase a van to further enhanced its services for vulnerable people in the community. The van is now on the road and already…
COCHRANE NOW – Written by Noel Edey Friday, Feb 18 2022, 11:05 AM The Cochrane Lions has made a $1,500 donation to Kids Cancer Care to help youth enjoy Camp Kindred. Keith Garner, the club’s ways and means director, says during February, many of the 48,000 clubs of Lions International provide support for children’s cancer programs. He says…