Strong Farmer Posted July 13 Posted July 13 4 minutes ago, cookster said: Just noticed open sign when I was driving by. Looks nice but I still go to west way first, since I know they suppprt club. We need to suppprt buisness that support us. These big chains do squat for local clubs and trails besides take business away from ones that need it most to survive. Any news on hornepayne one yet? 2 Quote
RAMSOMAIR Posted July 13 Posted July 13 But when Westwind is booked, we will look here. However, we were pleasantly surprised with the Econolodge last winter, Stayed twice. Quote
cookster Posted July 13 Author Posted July 13 Yup no problem, was just letting everyone know there is one more option now. 1 Quote
RAMSOMAIR Posted July 13 Posted July 13 Thats great news. Saw it last year under construction when we drove to Floods Landing Quote
ontariof7 Posted July 13 Posted July 13 8 hours ago, Strong Farmer said: Looks nice but I still go to west way first, since I know they suppprt club. We need to suppprt buisness that support us. These big chains do squat for local clubs and trails besides take business away from ones that need it most to survive. Any news on hornepayne one yet? Super 8 is a big chain. Apparently there is one in Hearst...just sayin' Quote
Strong Farmer Posted July 14 Posted July 14 1 hour ago, ontariof7 said: Super 8 is a big chain. Apparently there is one in Hearst...just sayin' Super 8 in Hearst? I knew about one in kap. Quote
crispy Posted July 15 Posted July 15 Shes come a long way since the ol chimo or John H at the North adventure Inn. I remember when you couldnt find a spot to park your sled out front there was so many riders. Well, I remember because I have photos otherwise I might not. Those days were filled with plenty of Blue sky and Wheat based anti freezes Quote
Yukon Posted July 15 Posted July 15 A Chucks Roadhouse is also going in out front of the Comfort inn, hopefully they will stay open past 8pm LOL.. 2 Quote
stoney Posted July 15 Posted July 15 1 hour ago, Yukon said: A Chucks Roadhouse is also going in out front of the Comfort inn, hopefully they will stay open past 8pm LOL.. If you build it, they will come! I guess the question is will there be enough business to keep it open longer and do they have staff to service them! 1 Quote
RAMSOMAIR Posted July 15 Posted July 15 Things are going high class for Cochrane! Damn, my wife will want to go sledding again haha. 1 Quote
stoney Posted July 16 Posted July 16 16 hours ago, RAMSOMAIR said: Things are going high class for Cochrane! Damn, my wife will want to go sledding again haha. Over the last few years it seems lots of more rural places are seeing growth with new businesses coming in, as well lots of new Canadians located there as well - not sure if this is good or bad based on what it costs us as Canadian to have the new Canadians there (should be nothing but I am afraid that is not the case apparently), how much is the local business and residents negatively affected by it, etc.... Quote
scottyr Posted July 16 Posted July 16 On 7/15/2025 at 9:43 AM, crispy said: Shes come a long way since the ol chimo or John H at the North adventure Inn. I remember when you couldnt find a spot to park your sled out front there was so many riders. Well, I remember because I have photos otherwise I might not. Those days were filled with plenty of Blue sky and Wheat based anti freezes Those were the good old days for sure. I went to Cochrane my first time in 1995. We always stayed at the NAI when John owned it and the porn channel was playing. I did like the Chimo as it had a decent restaurant attached the little bar next door was rocking with old Cougars on a Sat night. 2 Quote
crispy Posted July 16 Posted July 16 1 hour ago, scottyr said: Those were the good old days for sure. I went to Cochrane my first time in 1995. We always stayed at the NAI when John owned it and the porn channel was playing. I did like the Chimo as it had a decent restaurant attached the little bar next door was rocking with old Cougars on a Sat night. You ever see the dudes daughters? Wow, total knock outs. Yeah the Chimo with karaoke or the Zoo bar across the road was crazy too. We partied thoses places to ground back in them days. Good times for sure Quote
Strong Farmer Posted July 16 Posted July 16 On 7/15/2025 at 3:41 PM, stoney said: If you build it, they will come! I guess the question is will there be enough business to keep it open longer and do they have staff to service them! It's on trans Canada so defiantly traffic year round helps. You defiantly need local support to sustain any business with a population of 6000 or so it becomes hard to do. Quote
Strong Farmer Posted July 17 Posted July 17 3 hours ago, Ox said: I've never stayed in a motel near home. ??? . I was referring to cuisine 👌 Quote
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