Cochrane has eyes on Kraft Hockeyville prize to upgrade arena

The Cochrane arena, or the old barn, as it's affectionately known, was built 50 years ago by a group of volunteers.Cochrane Mayor Jeff Genung says it's provided many memories to many people over the years."It's right next to the tri-schools site. All of the schools are in proximity, so all of the kids – and I'm one of them – made the trek over here for phys ed to learn to skate. I learned to skate right here.

"To have our community highlighted across the nation in such a positive light, I mean, I'm just happy to put Cochrane on the map again. It gives you goosebumps."Wagner is hoping for a lot of votes from across Alberta."As you know, Cochrane is one of the fastest-growing communities in Canada and just to put our name out there on the national stage and be recognized would be unreal."He says that's the vision for the arena.

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