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.
Heritage Awards at Cochrane Art Show
CHAPS President Larry Want presents the Heritage Award to Janette Whittle for “Grannies Dishes”. Honourable Mention went to Annabelle Denson for “In the Old Day’s”.
Repairs are underway
This may not look like much to many people but we’re super excited. Day 4 and the crew is making good progress.
Home Treasures Supports CHAPS Museum rebuild
I often have to blink as I read about the generosity of Cochranites. This is another example. The Management, Staff and Volunteers at Home Treasures have made a large donation to support CHAPS rebuilding of the Cochrane Historical Museum.
Fortis cheque presentation
Our rebuilding fundraiser is going well thanks to the nice people at Fortis.
Totem Charitable Foundation
CHAPS thanks the Totem Charitable Foundation for this incredibly generous support of the Cochrane Historical Museum. The museum recently sustained damage by a flood of Big Hill Creek.
CHAPS Volunteers
“Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” ~Elizabeth Andrew Being a CHAPS Volunteer isn’t about how long you’ve lived here. It’s about contributing to the community, meeting new people, learning new skills and having fun. Mark Boothby Thank you to our volunteers Lydia Graham Lonnie Basiuk Mike Taylor