March is Women’s History Month, Its October in Canada. 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 … Read more
In the spring of 2019, the Cochrane Historical Museum was damaged by flood waters from the Big Hill Springs Creek. The lower floor of the Museum containing office space, archives, and research area was damaged by a couple feet of water. CHAPS, the umbrella organization that runs the Museum put out the call for assistance … Read more
The Hooves of History was a fundraising event for the Western Heritage Centre to celebrate our western culture. I spoke with Ken Aylesworth, Steering Committee Chair, President and CEO of the Western Heritage Center about his memories. Click on any image for a larger view. The goal of the event was as a fund raiser … Read more
CHAPS thanks our Amazing Supporters Corporate Sponsors Company Contact Website Cochrane Visitor Information Centre Suzanne Goyetche Website Royal LePage INNOVATE – Associate Ron Douglas Website North Woods Sport Trailers Larry Meriam Website OK Tire Cochrane Dean Meert Website Spirit of Oneness / Earth Rocks Tara Sue Moore Facebook page Texas Gate Website Town of Cochrane … Read more
