Ongoing Events
Live Country Bands, Friday and Saturday Nights. Live Acoustic Jam, Sunday Afternoons. Stageline Saloon, Rockyview Hotel, 304 1 Street West (www.rockyviewhotel.com)
Cochrane Valley Folk Club concerts (www.cochranefolkclub.com)
Nan Boothby Memorial Library programs, 405 Railway Street West (www.cochranepubliclibrary.ca)
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January
Third Wednesday of the Month: Chinook Film Group Presentation at the Cochrane Movie House, 218 5 Avenue West, 7:00 pm. Tickets $10 at Java Jamboree. January 20, 2012: Springbank United Church Friday Night Live Gathering, 250011 Range Road 33, 5:30 pm. "New Years Welcome with a worship band". Please join us for a light meal, music, and a theme exploration. For information 403-288-9086 or www.springbankunited.ca January 21, 2012: Kimmett Cup Pond Hockey Tournament, Mitford Ponds, 8:00 am - 8:00 pm. (www.lindsaykimmett.com) January 27-29, 2012: Cochrane Classic Ringette Tournament, Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road. (www.cochraneringette.com) January 28, 2012: Cochrane WinterFest, Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds, 109 5th Avenue West. Saturday Noon-6:00 pm. Admission $5.00 per person. Firepits, hot chocolate, human curling, pony rides, wagon rides, arts and crafts, snow sculpting, a giant 10, 000 sq. ft. maze, entertainment, and Lumberjack Zone. (403-542-5538 www.cochraneevents.ca) January 28, 2012: Robbie Burns Night, a fundraiser in support of Cochrane Men of Vision Pipes & Drums, Cochrane RancheHouse, 101 RancheHouse Road. Dinner, Dancing, Live Music, Traditional Toasts, Entertainment All Evening, Scotch Tasting, Silent Auction. Tickets $75 or $560 for a table of 8. (403-932-7446 or www.cochranepipeband.com)
February
Third Wednesday of the Month: Chinook Film Group Presentation at the Cochrane Movie House, 218 5 Avenue West, 7:00 pm. Tickets $10 at Java Jamboree. February 5, 2012: Cochrane Valley Folk Club presents Blackie & the Rodeo Kings, Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Drive (www.cochranefolkclub.com) February 10, 2012: Ghost Watershed Alliance Society Annual Benefit Concert, Beaupre Community Hall. Musicians include Emily Jill West, Kaitee Dal Pra and Alysse Ernewein. Contact Sharon MacDonald for information
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or 403-851-1511. February 17, 2012: Springbank United Church Friday Night Live Gathering, 250011 Range Road 33, 5:30 pm. "Winter Reflections with guitarist Martin Russell". Please join us for a light meal, music, and a theme exploration. For information 403-288-9086 or www.springbankunited.ca February 20, 2012: Family Day, Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road. Drop-in skating, soccer, volleyball, and gymnastics. (www.slssportscentre.com) February 25, 2012: Cochrane Valley Folk Club presents Danny Michel, Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Drive (www.cochranefolkclub.com)
March
Third Wednesday of the Month: Chinook Film Group Presentation at the Cochrane Movie House, 218 5 Avenue West, 7:00 pm. Tickets $10 at Java Jamboree. March 13, 2012: Cochrane Tourism Association Annual General Meeting, Days Inn & Suites, 5 Westside Drive, 7:00 pm (403-981-6716) March 16, 2012: Springbank United Church Friday Night Live Gathering, 250011 Range Road 33, 5:30 pm. "Together we are One". Please join us for a light meal, music, and a theme exploration. For information 403-288-9086 or www.springbankunited.ca March 17, 2012: Cochrane Valley Folk Club presents The Good Lovelies, Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Drive (www.cochranefolkclub.com) March 19-23, 2012: Cochrane Rotary Youth Talent Festival. Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Drive and RockPointe Church, 255024 Lochend Road. The festival focuses on vocal and instrumental performance, while also providing opportunities for presentations of musical theatre, speech, band, and composition. (www.cochraneyouth.com) March 28, 2012: Bow Valley High School Music Society Food Bank Benefit Concert, 7:00 pm, Bow Valley High School. Admission is free and food donations are welcome. (www.cochranemusic.ca)
April
Third Wednesday of the Month: Chinook Film Group Presentation at the Cochrane Movie House, 218 5 Avenue West, 7:00 pm. Tickets $10 at Java Jamboree. April 14 & 15, 2012: Foothills Art Club Spring Show and Sale, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Cochrane Curling Club, 109 5th Avenue West. Artwork in a variety of styles, including art cards and smaller works, will be on display. Refreshments and a door prize of an original piece of art. (www.foothillsartclub.com) April 21, 2012: Springbank United Church Friday Night Live Gathering, 250011 Range Road 33, 5:30 pm. "Movie Night". Please join us for a light meal, music, and a theme exploration. For information 403-288-9086 or www.springbankunited.ca April 2012: Spring 2012 Toy Sale, Cochrane RancheHouse, 101 RancheHouse Road, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. A fabulous opportunity to buy new or nearly new kids and babies clothes, toys, furniture, and gear. Admission with a small donation to Family and Community Support Services. (Email
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May May 5-6, 2012: Cochrane and District Trade Show, Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road (www.cochranechamber.ca) May 5-6, 2012: Cochrane Art Club Show and Sale, Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road (403-932-5715 or 403-239-0485) May 13, 2012: Perrenoud Ranche Ice Cream Sunday and Pie Contest, Historic Perrenoud Ranche Art Centre, 3 kms west of the corner of Hwy 22 and Hwy 567. (Elaine 403-932-7284) May 19, 2012: Cochrane Children´s Festival, Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road, 12:00 - 4:00 pm. Join us for the 8th Annual Children's Festival. Interactive games, crafts, roving performers, and entertainment. Tickets $6 at the door or in advance. (403-851-2534 or www.cochrane.ca) May 22, 2012: Cochrane Music Society Celebration of Music (Spring Concert), 7:30 pm, Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Drive ( 403-932-3005 or www.cochranemusic.ca) May 2012: Cochrane and Area Youth Expo. Around Cochrane. Come to the Block Party at the Cochrane Youth Association to: learn about resources in Cochrane, listen to music, and enjoy a free BBQ. Celebrate youth talent at the Youth Art and Film Festival. Get active at Zero Gravity Skatepark during Skatefest. Various free activities are offered by businesses and organizations in Cochrane and area. (www.cochraneyouth.org) May 2012: Cochrane Classic Bull Riding, Spray Lake Arena, 800 Griffin Road. Doors open at 6:00 pm, Bull riding commences at 7:00 pm. Dance follows from 9:30 pm to 2:00 am. Tickets: $35 for adults, $20 for students (12-17), $20 for seniors (+65), $15 for children (under 12), children under 5 free. This event is sanctioned by Pro Rodeo Canada. Tickets available at Dry Cleaning by Dave, Days Inn & Suites Cochrane, ATCO Gas, and Tony's Work & Western Wear. For information Jason 403-899-1906.
June
Saturday mornings, Cochrane Farmers' Market, Cochrane Ranche Historic Site, Junction of Hwy 1A & Hwy 22 (www.cochrane-environment.org)
Sundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Bearspaw Farmers' Market, Bearspaw Lions Clubhouse, 25240 Nagway Road, Beside Hwy 1A just west of Calgary city limits (www.bearspawlions.com) June 9, 2012: 2012 Historic House Tour, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. (For information Bernyce Klotz 403-932-6507 or Charlene Gale 403-932-5992) June 9, 2012: Cochrane Music Society Big Band Dance, Cochrane RancheHouse, 101 RancheHouse Road, 7:30 pm - 12:00 am. (403-932-3005 or www.cochranemusic.ca) June 9-10, 2012: Footstock, Western Canada's premier race weekend featuring a 5 km, 10 km, Half Marathon, Duathlon, and Iron Kids Triathlon (www.footstock.ca) June 10, 2012: Annual Spring Service, 3:00 pm, Historic McDougall Mission Church, 27 km west of Cochrane on Hwy 1A. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. (403-282-3044) June 2012: Beyond Words: A Library Benefit Sale, Cochrane Nan Boothby Memorial Library, 405 Railway Street West. A sale of gently used books, CDs, DVDs, and pictures will be held Saturday from 10 am-5 pm and Sunday from 12 noon-4 pm. June 2012: Cochrane Multicultural Gourmet Food Festival, 5:00pm - midnight, Cochrane RancheHouse, 101 RancheHouse Road. A fundraiser for the Team Taro Foundation. The buffet dinner features chefs from some of Cochrane, Calgary and Canmore's finest restaurants. Silent auction, acoustic guitar performance by Martin Russell, Japanese Harp demonstration, TAIKO drumming, and much more. Tickets are $75. Tickets available beginning May 1st at Edge Sports and Tremar Computers, cash or cheque only. 50% of the event proceeds will go to the development of the new Cochrane Aquatic Centre and 50% to support victims of the Japanese tsunami. (www.teamtaro.org) June 2012: Cochrane Ambassador Tourism Training Program (
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July
Saturday mornings, Cochrane Farmers' Market, Cochrane Ranche Historic Site, Junction of Hwy 1A & Hwy 22 (www.cochrane-environment.org)
Sundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Bearspaw Farmers' Market, Bearspaw Lions Clubhouse, 25240 Nagway Road, Beside Hwy 1A just west of Calgary city limits (www.bearspawlions.com) July 1, 2012: Canada Day Family Concert. Mitford Outdoor Stage, Westrock Road, 5:00-9:00 pm. Cochrane's Greatest Outdoor Concert is in its 13th year. Festival Seating, bring your own lawn chair. Tickets $10. Kids under 12 free. Tickets at Cochrane RancheHouse Recreation Office, Big Hill Leisure Pool, the Downtown Visitor Information Centre, and the gate or by calling 403-851-2534 (www.cochrane.ca) July 2012: Cochrane SummerFest, Cochrane Lions Rodeo Park, 109 5th Avenue West. Community festival including carnival games, pony rides, hot and cold foods, a beer garden, and an evening concert (www.cochraneevents.ca) July 2012: Viterra Ironman 70.3 Calgary, Western Canada's first and only Ironman 70.3 event (www.ironmancalgary.com)
August
Saturday mornings, Cochrane Farmers' Market, Cochrane Ranche Historic Site, Junction of Hwy 1A & Hwy 22 (www.cochrane-environment.org)
Sundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Bearspaw Farmers' Market, Bearspaw Lions Clubhouse, 25240 Nagway Road, Beside Hwy 1A just west of Calgary city limits (www.bearspawlions.com) August 4 and 5, 2012: Cochrane Ranche Days Festival, at various locations throughout Cochrane: downtown at Centennial Plaza, the Cochrane RancheHouse, and the Cochrane Ranche Historic Site. Join us for a free two day celebration of the Cochrane Ranche's 131st birthday. There will be wagon rides, art displays, music, and heritage activities. (Call 403-851-2535) or contact Town Recreation at
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August 18, 2012: SpringHill Annual Charity Show & Shine. Classic Car Show. SpringHill RV Park, Junction of Hwys 22 and 567, 7 km north of Cochrane. Registration: 10:00 am -12:00 pm. Show & Shine: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Charity BBQ: 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. Live Music, 50/50 Draw, 50 door prizes. All proceeds benefit the Alberta Children's Hospital Foundation. (www.springhillrvpark.com) August 25 and 26, 2012: Cochrane & District 44th Annual Old Tyme Country Fair, Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road. Agricultural Demonstrations, Dog Show, Displays, Scarecrow Contest, Human Rooster Crowing, Petting Zoo, Clowns, and Entertainment (www.bearspawfair.com) August 31, 2012: Slimdor Ranch Rodeo. Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds, 4:00 - 8:00 pm. Admission is free. Come out and see your local ranchers competing For information 403-932-3928.
September
Saturday mornings, Cochrane Farmers' Market, Cochrane Ranche Historic Site, Junction of Hwy 1A & Hwy 22 (www.cochrane-environment.org)
Sundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Bearspaw Farmers' Market, Bearspaw Lions Clubhouse, 25240 Nagway Road, Beside Hwy 1A just west of Calgary city limits (www.bearspawlions.com) September 1-3, 2012: Annual Cochrane Lions Labour Day Rodeo. Cochrane Lions Rodeo Grounds. Rodeo starts at 1:00 pm. Tickets: adults $10, teens and seniors $5, children under 12 free. For information (www.cochranelionsclub.com) September 3, 2012: Cochrane Activettes Pancake Breakfast, Before the Parade 9:00 am-11:00 am, Northstar Ford, 340 Railway Street West. Cost $3 per person or $10 per family of 4. (403-851-4609) September 3, 2012: Cochrane Labour Day Parade, 10:30 am. (www.cochraneparade.com) September 3, 2012: Crowning of the new Lions Rodeo Queen and Princesses. Cochrane Lion's Rodeo Grounds. Ceremony will take place during the intermission of the Rodeo. September 9, 2012: Annual Fall Service, 3:00 pm, Historic McDougall Mission Church, 27 km west of Cochrane on Hwy 1A. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. (403-282-3044) September 29, 2012: Cochrane Outhouse Races, 1st Street West (Main Street). Races start at 10:00 am and will be called by the legendary Joe Carbury. Door prizes, sidewalk sales. For more information or to register a team call Heavenly Outhouse 403-932-3635. September 29-30, 2012: ACFC-Alberta Arts Days Festival, in downtown Cochrane. Join us for a weekend celebration of the Arts in Cochrane and in celebration of both National and Alberta Arts Days! An Art Walk Map will be provided. Visual and performing artists, street performers, film fest, community mural. .(Call 403-851-2535) September 2012: Nakoda Cochrane Pickin' Party Music Jam, 2:00 pm-8:00 pm, Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Drive. (For information Gary 403-851-1273 or Andy 403-932-6580) September 2012: Mutt Strut 2011, 9:00 am-1:00 pm, Mitford Park. Collect pledges, win great prizes, raise money for the Cochrane Humane Society, and join this fun walk for dogs along the beautiful river pathways in Cochrane. (403-932-2072 or www.cochranehumane.ca)
October Sundays 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, Bearspaw Farmers' Market, Bearspaw Lions Clubhouse, 25240 Nagway Road, Beside Hwy 1A just west of Calgary city limits (www.bearspawlions.com) October 8, 2011: Rolling Thunder 2011, a motorcycle poker rally in support of the Wounded Warrior Project. Travel through the scenic foothills from Cochrane to Exshaw Legion to JK Bakery Canmore to Stoney Nakoda Resort. Receive your final card at Tom's Hideout in Cochrane and enjoy a BBQ, music, awards for best poker hand, and other draw prizes. Cost: $35 per bike and rider or $15 per passenger. Rally starts at 11:00 am rain or shine. (Call Betty Anne for information 403-851-0611 or visit Foothills Motorcycle Apparel, Bay 8, 122-4th Avenue in Cochrane.) October 29, 2011: Stockmen's Memorial Foundation Annual Dinner & Auction. Cochrane RancheHouse. Doors open at 5:00 pm, dinner at 7:00 pm. Tickets $75 per person. All funds support the Stockmen's Memorial Foundation Bert Sheppard Library & Archives. (Tickets at the Bert Sheppard Library or call 403-932-3782)
November November 5, 2011: Cochrane Art Club Small Works Christmas Sale, Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Drive, 10:30 am - 7:30 pm. Admission is free. Please bring a donation to the food bank. For information 403-932-7279. November 5, 2011: Remembrance Day Poppy Tea Bake Sale, Cochrane Royal Canadian Legion #15 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Admission: $3. Bake sale, raffle, and novelty table. Please help the Poppy Fund. Everyone welcome. November 5 and 6, 2011: 28th Annual Springbank Arts and Crafts Sale, Springbank Community High School Gymnasium, next to the Red Dutton Arena.. Saturday 9:00 am - 4:00 pm and Sunday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Free admission, great door prizes. For information
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. November 12, 2011: Cochrane Valley Folk Club presents Zachary Richard, Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Drive (www.cochranefolkclub.com) November 18, 2011: Springbank United Church Friday Night Live Gathering, 250011 Range Road 33, 5:30 pm. "Pasta Night". Please join us for a light meal, music, and a theme exploration. For information 403-288-9086 or www.springbankunited.ca November 19, 2011: Christmas Arts and Crafts Sale. The Historic Perrenoud Ranche Art Centre. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Take Hwy. 22 north to Hwy. 567/Weedon Trail and travel 3 kilometres west. For information call Keryle 403-932-5631. November 19, 2011: Cochrane Lioness Christmas Market, St. Andrew's United Church, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Vendors can purchase a table for $30. (Contact Heather 403-932-2297)
November 19, 2011: Community Drum Circles. Drums provided. No experience necessary. At the auditorium at Seniors on the Bow Centre at Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road East, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Tickets $10 at the door and $5 for kids 8+. November 19, 2011: Cochrane Light Up. First Street. 5:00 -7:00 pm. Free hot dogs and hot chocolate around the fire pots. Children's crafts and Christmas carols. Santa courtesy of Activettes’ Share your Christmas. Food Bank donations accepted (For information Shana 403-981-4165 or email
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) http://cochranelightup.weebly.com November 26, 2011: Foothills Art Club Fall Art Show and Sale, Rustic Market Square, 123 - 2nd Avenue West (venue generously donated by Ron and Marie Sigurdson), 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Free admission, door prizes, refreshments. (www.foothillsartclub.com) December
Cochrane is Christmas Town. Do your holiday shopping and enjoy a meal in our historic downtown. Become a fan of the Cochrane Tourism Association on Facebook for access to special shopping and dining coupons. Follow the link to Facebook from our homepage. December 1, 2, and 3, 2011: Cochrane Alliance Church Annual Christmas Dessert Theatre. For tickets, please call 932-6100, extension 60. December 1-4, 2011: Cinderella, presented by Cochrane Vision Theatre, at the Cochrane RancheHouse, 101 RancheHouse Road. December 1 & 2: 7:00 pm. December 3 & 4: 2:00 pm. Tickets are $15 each or $50 for a family of 4. Tickets available at Tony's Western Wear, Bentley's Books, Tea and Other Things, and online. (www.cochranevisiontheatre.ca) December 3, 2011: A County Christmas Concert with Gord Bamford. Presented by the Friends of Glenbow Education Society, Glenbow Elementary School. Doors open at 4:30 pm. Tickets $35, children 6 and under free with ticket. Raffle Baskets and Silent Auction, Live Auction with prizes including World Junior Hockey Championship Tickets and a coaching session with Hayley Wickenheiser. Tickets at Cochrane ATB or www.gordbamford.com. December 4, 2011: Cochrane Valley Folk Club presents The Sojourners, Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Drive (www.cochranefolkclub.com) December 10, 2011: Home for the Holidays Christmas Party Open House, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm, Cochrane and Area Humane Society, 62 Griffin Industrial Point (www.cochranehumane.ca) December 13, 2011: Cochrane Music Society presents Music of Christmas, 7:30 pm, Cochrane Alliance Church, 902 Glenbow Drive. Admission is free. A donation to the food bank is welcome. (www.cochranemusic.ca) December 14-17, 2011: Cochrane High presents Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol with a Steampunk Twist. Shows at 7:00 pm at Cochrane High School. Tickets are $20 each, including a traditional English dessert, and are available at the school. (403-932-2542) December 17, 2011: Community Drum Circles. Drums provided. No experience necessary. At the auditorium at Seniors on the Bow Centre at Spray Lakes Sawmills Family Sports Centre, 800 Griffin Road East, 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Tickets $10 at the door and $5 for kids 8+. December 18, 2011: Cowboy Church Christmas Caroling and Wagon Rides. Mitford Middle School parking lot, 110 Quigley Drive. (Spaces are limited. Please call Dee 403-637-2732 to confirm your spot.) December 25, 2011: Free Cochrane Holiday Community Potluck Dinner. 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Cochrane Super 8. Turkey, stuffing, ham, and vegetables will be provided. Guests are encouraged to bring salads, desserts, and non-alcoholic beverages. Food bank donations are accepted. Since this event is not licensed, alcohol will not be permitted. Please RSVP to either Cochrane Super 8 403-932-6355 or Bentley's Books 403-932-6599.
