Cochrane Basics
What river flows through Cochrane?
Bow River
What animal is most commonly raised on ranches around Cochrane?
Cattle
What is the longest running business in cochrane?
McKay's icecream
What animal builds dams in streams and rivers?
Beaver
Who was Cochrane named after?
Matthew Henry Cochrane
What large city is located just east of Cochrane?
Calgary
What tool is used to mark cattle to show ownership?
Branding iron
What recreational activity do many people enjoy along the Bow River pathways?
Walking
What large animal similar to a deer is commonly seen near Cochrane?
Elk
What nearby settlement became a ghost town around 1899?
Mitford
What mountains range can be seen west of Cochrane?
Rocky Mountains
What famous annual Calgary event celebrates rodeo and western culture?
Calgary Stampede
What provincial park is located east of Cochrane?
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
What bear is often found in Alberta foothills?
Black Bear
What important industry helped Cochrane grow in its early years?
Ranching
what year did cochrane become a town?
1970
What historic ranch helped establish Cochrane's early ranching history?
Cochrane Ranche
What recreation facility serves many Cochrane residents?
SLS Centre
What is Alberta's provincial mammal?
Bighorn Sheep
What weather phenomenon can quickly warm temperatures in winter?
Chinook
In what year was Cochrane Ranche established?
1881
What highway is known as the Cowboy Trail west of Calgary?
Highway 22
What owl is Alberta's provincial bird?
Great Horned Owl
What railway helped the community grow in the early days?
Canadian Pacific Railway