2025 saw a significant increase in web page visits. As of late December, 27%. We’re grateful for the increasing support and will continue to publish a new story every Saturday.
Here are the top 5 posts of 2025. Enjoy, feel free to comment and click on any image for a larger view.
| 5 | Cochrane Lions Club | The first Rodeo to be held at the Lions Rodeo Grounds in Cochrane was on September 1968. Lion Bert Powlesland was President. Lion Ed Downs roasted beef on a large B.B.Q. with briquettes and served Beef on a Bun to a large crowd in attendance. |
| 4 | Passing the Torch 2024 | Every year we reflect on lives well lived and remember individuals we lost |
| 3 | Sam and Margaret Chalack Family | We were members of the Bearspaw Red Cross Organization which began in 1939 as a charitable war effort and is still in existence. Margaret is still a member of this organization. |
| 1 | Can you date this photo of Cochrane? | What do you see that can be dated? – West side residential development doesn’t exist -Beynons and the rodeo grounds are visible on the west side east of the Creek. – Gilbert’s ranch exists on the current site of the Cochrane Ranche. – Cochrane Heights is under development – The elevator is still in place – No sign of development on the east side including Big Hill Lodge – The old pool is still there – The trailer park is still on the west side – Can’t tell if the Shot Tower still exists- – The Esso fuel depot is on south side of tracks beside elevator – Hwy 22 intersection and Copithorne mountain don’t exist. |
