Still Lake Listening

04/15/2026

Grief can feel heavy… but shared understanding makes it lighter.

Come to Unstuck: Grief & Loss, a free, welcoming group conversation with listeners who know the power of story, courage, and community.

Wednesday, April 15 - 10:30am–12:00pm
Library Boardroom (Cochrane Public Library)

Hosted with Still Lake Listening — all types of loss are welcome here.

04/13/2026

This Wednesday, April 15th, 10:30 - noon, Cochrane Public Library.

Feeling stuck in grief? You don’t have to navigate it alone.

Join us for Unstuck: Grief & Loss — a free, drop-in conversation circle where compassionate listeners help create a safe, nurturing space to share stories, connect, and explore grief in all its forms.

Wednesday, February 18
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cochrane Public Library Boardroom

No registration required — just bring your heart, your stories, or even just your curiosity.

In partnership with Still Lake Listening

04/13/2026

"Maybe our job is
that of
the
birds...
Simply to collect
the
soft
things
of the world
and sing about it."
~ Quinn Bailey

04/11/2026

04/08/2026

"What would happen if the living world began to doubt itself, as we do?
If the bee stopped listening for the quiet vibration of pollen, mistrusting its own longing.
If seeds stayed buried, afraid to break open and push toward the light.
If birds grew ashamed of their voices and fell silent at dawn.
If rose refused to flower, believing they should look more like a daisy.
The world would begin to deaden.
Life, medicine, beauty slowly greying.
And yet, this is what we do.
We learn to move away from what is true in us.
In the living world, everything lives in fealty to their own unfolding.
And that same movement lives within us, still."

~ Brigit Anna McNeill

04/03/2026

Save the Date!

Mental Health Awareness Week is just around the corner. Experience over 40 free or low-cost events that promote positive mental health!

Details of events and registration will be posted to cochrane.ca/mentalhealth on April 21, 2026.

03/31/2026

Q***r Art Night!

Join us in a dedicated drop-in space for our q***r community to gather, create, and simply be. Facilitated by Kim Cota, an art therapy intern from the Kutenai Art Therapy Institute, this session offers a zero-judgment environment to explore creative prompts or work on your own self-directed projects.

Q***r Art Night is a space for the q***r community to connect through the act of making. It is a low-pressure environment designed to prioritize "process over product," where you can show up exactly as you are. Whether you're looking for a new creative spark or just a supportive place to sit and work.

The evening is designed to be flexible. A variety of materials and a gentle, accessible art-making prompt are provided to help get your hands moving. However, following the prompt is entirely optional; you are always encouraged to bring your own ongoing work-in-progress or use the studio supplies to follow your own creative lead.

Date: April 9th, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Location: Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery

Price: FREE!

Ages: 18+

Basic supplies will be available to explore the creative prompts OR you can bring your own projects:
Works-in-progress: Any ongoing projects you would like to move forward.
Specialized tools: Any specific brushes, pens, or materials you prefer to use that are unique to your practice.
Reference materials: Any specific images or inspiration you are currently working from.

For more information and to register:
- Screenshot this post and scan the QR code to get registered now!
- OR, visit our website @ route22gallery.com under events for more information!

Kim Cota: Small Business Strategy
Explore Cochrane
UrbanCasual.ca - Cochrane, AB
Alberta Foundation for the Arts

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03/31/2026

Join Kim Cota: Art Therapy Student Intern for 3 no-cost art therapy experiences in Cochrane. Enter into a zero-judgment environment to explore creative prompts or work on your own self directed projects! Attached is a link to one of the events, but if you contact her directly she'll link you up with all of the details for all three!

Join Kim Cota for a dedicated time specifically for self-directed creativity. Bring your own project or start something new!