CHAPS Cochrane Historical Museum
CHAPS Cochrane Historical Museum
Cochrane Historical & Archival Preservation Society
Beautiful Scenery
Visitors to the CHAPS Museum in Cochrane, Alberta are within an hour’s drive of Banff National Park and the mountain playgrounds west of Calgary that offer year round outdoor activities in a beautiful setting.
Located within The Cochrane Ranche
The Dominion Government incorporated a company in 1881 and it was known as the Cochrane Ranche Company. (excerpt from Big Hill Country page 155).
The Museum Building's History
Constructed in 1909 by the Davies family using bricks from the Collin’s Brick Yard. Built to be used as a hospital/nursing home and private residence. Moved to its current site in 2014.
Experience the history of
Canada's West
Through the eyes of its settlers, ranchers and farmers;
the service and supply businesses, the educators and more.
Cochrane Legacy Statue
March is Women’s History Month. In light of that, I thought I’d research the “Chicken Lady” statue on main street Cochrane. Certainly not a complete list, the friends and families of 40 women had their names added to the base of the statue. The sculptors are Don & Shirley Begg and the statue cast by
Cochrane 2003 Centennial Calendar
One of the treasures we recently received from Edith Edge is a calendar from not too long ago. It’s a calendar from Cochrane’s 100th anniversary. Produced by the Centennial Committee assisted by the Town Of Cochrane and CHAPS it contains some fascinating information about our history. We’ll give an overview here and each month display
Corral by Colin Low – NFB
Darcy Scott found this NFB film and wonders if anyone recognizes locations. Western ballads played on guitar are the only sounds used in this romantic portrait of a cowboy. He rounds up wild horses, lassoing one of the high-spirited animals … — Read on www.nfb.ca/film/corral/
Recovering from the flood, Looking forward
Our exhibits this summer are really coming together. We cant wait to show you. All our exhibits will reflect how horses impacted the growth of our town. We’re certain well have some facts that you didn’t know. This past year has been a challenge with 2 floods of the Cochrane Ranche. The Museum is put
Spring fundraiser has been postponed
The Provincial Health Authority has recommended events like ours not go ahead at this time. So we’re postponing the March 28th CHAPS Spring Fund Raiser . We will be in touch regarding already purchased tickets.
Famous Cochrane Horses
Article by: Tim Collard & Mark Boothby This article was published in the Cochrane Times March 4th, 2020 CHAPS exhibits at the Cochrane Historical Museum for the 2020 season will be on the impact of horses on the town and area. From the practical use of horses to horse racing, polo, steeplechase, rodeo and serving