Cochrane Now Written by Noel Edey Saturday, May 27 2023, 8:48 AM The Cochrane Lions Club has made a significant $45,000 donation towards the development of a new playground at the Glenbow School. Amanda Heninger, chair of the Friends of Glenbow Education Society, says they are thrilled with the donation from the club to help replace its 25-year-old playground…
Cochrane Now Written by Lauren Meister Sunday, Jan 22 2023, 1:04 PM More than 500 people packed the Cochrane Lions Club Event Centre on Saturday night to hear Canadian country music superstar and Cochrane’s own, George Fox rock the house. The concert, hosted by the Stockmen’s Memorial Foundation was free to attend because of a grant from…
Cochrane Now Written by Noel Edey Wednesday, Jan 18 2023, 2:00 PM The doors open at noon sharp every Tuesday at the St. Andrew’s United Church, 128 1st St. E., and you can count on at least a few people waiting at the door, eager to enjoy socializing over hot fresh soup. The idea of bringing the community…
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…
