CochraneTel

News Summary:

On September 2, 2026, a fire that began on September 1 extensively damaged electrical and telecommunications infrastructure in Cochrane, leading to widespread interruptions of internet, television, telephone, and cellular services. Previously, on August 24, 2026, NIVO Inspired by CochraneTel completed a Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) project in Cochrane’s Chalmers subdivision, providing access to fibre-optic connectivity with faster speeds and greater reliability. Earlier, on March 30, 2026, NIVO Inspired by CochraneTel awarded its bi-annual Women in STEM Scholarship, supporting young women pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. This followed the successful upgrade on March 17, 2026, by NIVO Inspired by CochraneTel, of the free public Wi-Fi network at the Tim Horton Events Centre, which improved connectivity and expanded wireless coverage. These developments occurred after CochraneTel, part of the PomeGran Group, began its transition on December 5, 2025, to the new brand identity "NIVO Inspired by CochraneTel" to create a modern national brand that preserves its community service.