Cochrane, ON – (April 29, 2026) – NIVO Inspired by CochraneTel is pleased to announce a highly successful weekend at the Annual Sportsman and Trade Show, held April 24–25. The event provided an excellent opportunity to connect with the community, share exciting updates, and celebrate local engagement.

Over the course of the weekend, the NIVO team served more than 200 bags of fresh popcorn, welcomed hundreds of visitors to our booth, and hosted a series of free prize draws. Attendees had the chance to learn more about upcoming infrastructure projects aimed at bringing fibre-to-the-home internet services to residents across the region.

“The energy throughout the event was incredible,” said Roxanne DesRoches, General Manager of NIVO, Inspired by CochraneTel. “We had meaningful conversations with so many residents and received overwhelmingly positive feedback about our plans to enhance connectivity in Cochrane,” she added.

NIVO is also pleased to announce the winners of the event giveaways:
 Delma Coll – Blanket
 Jocelyne Saulnier – T-shirt & sunglasses
 Pauline Roy – Black Cochrane hoodie
 Joy Searles – Blanket
 Stacy Viau – Cooler & sunglasses
 Nick Burkholder – Chair
 Lucie Blackburn – Blanket
 Jessica Dubeault – Red work hoodie
 Brenda St-Amant – Cooler
 Andre Villeneuve – Cooler

NIVO, Inspired by CochraneTel extends its thanks to everyone who stopped by the booth and helped make the weekend such a success. We look forward to continuing our work to bring reliable, high-speed fibre internet to homes throughout the community.

About Cochrane Telecom Services Inc.
Founded in 1921, CochraneTel began by providing electricity, water, sewer and telephone services to the community of Cochrane. In 2003, Cochrane Telecom Services (CTS) was established as a separate entity focused on delivering reliable telecommunications services to the region. CochraneTel first began offering internet services in 1994, and in 2015 modernized its network by installing more than 200 km of fibre. This major investment expanded economic opportunities throughout the District of Cochrane, including its partnership with Taykwa Tagamou Nation.

For over a century, CochraneTel has remained dedicated to connecting the people of Cochrane – both rural and urban – with dependable, innovative telecommunications solutions. The company continues to work closely with valued community partners, strengthening relationships that support shared growth, inclusion, and long-term regional development. Now as part of the PomeGran group of companies, CochraneTel looks forward to continuing this legacy of service, partnership, and innovation for the next 100 years.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Email : media@pomegran.com
Phone: 705-272-4232
W: www.cochranetel.ca