SLS Centre News

The SLS Centre, in partnership with the Lifesaving Society, is proud to introduce a Lifejacket Loaner Station for the Cochrane community.

The Lifejacket Loaner Station provides access to free lifejackets in a variety of sizes that can be borrowed for any outdoor water activity, including boating, paddling, fishing, and swimming. Community members are encouraged to borrow a lifejacket when they need one and return it after use so others can benefit from the program. We are also accepting gently used lifejackets to add to our Loaner Station as well.

Need a lifejacket? Visit the Lifejacket Loaner Station located near the Play Space and Riverside entrance at the SLS Centre to borrow one before your next water adventure.

This initiative helps ensure that lifejackets are available when and where they are needed most, while also promoting the Lifesaving Society's Water Smart® message and encouraging safe recreation on and around the water.

Whether you're heading to the lake, river, or campground, stop by the SLS Centre, borrow a lifejacket at no cost, and enjoy your water adventure safely.

Borrow. Wear. Return. Stay Water Smart®.

Through ongoing investment in capital projects, we ensure our facilities are safe, welcoming, and reliable, providing a consistently high quality experience for everyone who enters our doors.

While many essential building systems operate behind the scenes...

As Kraft Hockeyville 2025 approaches, we’re excited to share how we’re investing the $25,000 prize from our amazing 2nd place win in Kraft Hockeyville 2024, and the incredible $25,000 matching donation from the Calgary Flames Foundation. Thanks to the tremendous support from these organizations and our community, Cochrane Arena is receiving some exciting upgrades—designed with you in mind!

After careful planning and listening to your feedback, we identified four key improvements that will have a big impact on your experience at the arena:

1. Lighting the Way Forward

We’ve completed a significant lighting upgrade to enhance visibility and reduce energy usage across the arena. This project brings better lighting control, improved energy efficiency, and a more enjoyable experience for everyone—whether you're playing, watching, or just stopping by.

2. Elevating Your Hydration Game

Responding to one of the most common community requests, we’ve installed a water fountain in the main lobby. This will ensure easy access to fresh water and help you stay refreshed and ready for the action.

3. The Unsung Hero: Rubber Flooring

Often overlooked, but critical to every player’s comfort, the rubber flooring in the washroom area of the dressing rooms and players' benches is being replaced. This upgrade will enhance both durability and comfort, ensuring a better experience for all who use these spaces.

4. Addressing your Flushstrations

A frequent request from our campaign was to address the condition of the bathrooms, and we’ve heard you loud and clear! We’re installing new partitions in the dressing room stalls. These improvements will provide a cleaner, more private environment for everyone. Additionally, in 2025, we are planning some much-needed upgrades to the public washrooms.

These upgrades reflect our commitment to you, the community that helped us win this amazing prize. We’re grateful for your ongoing support, and we can’t wait to unveil these improvements in the coming months.

Cochrane Arena is more than just an arena—it’s a place where memories are made, and we’re proud to continue making it even better for everyone.

Thank you for being part of this journey!