Callandra has over 25 years of experience in the tourism industry and holds a Bachelor of Tourism Management from Thompson River University. She will begin working on a Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Sustainable and Community-Centred Tourism – in the fall of 2023 at Royal Roads University.

In her early career, Callandra worked in the Destination Management industry and owned a boutique event planning firm in the Canadian Rockies.  In 2016 she accepted the role of Operations Manager at award-winning tourism operator Alberta Food Tours Inc., where she helped expand the company province-wide, developed innovative food tourism products, and managed company-wide logistics. She joined the Cochrane Tourism team in 2022.

Callandra lives in Cochrane with her husband and two teenage children. She is an avid responsible traveler, cook, gardener, and eater, and in her free time, she teaches people how to grow their own food in an urban environment.

While it’s often said a picture’s worth a thousand words, this is the standard by which our professional photographer,  Jacquie Matechuk holds herself accountable.

Her goal is to create story-telling imagery that is both impactful and alluring; the perfect match for our gifted storytellers. Whether it’s shooting 8 seconds of crazy on a 2000lb bull or the sumptuous presentation of a world-class meal at one of our local restaurants. Her skills behind the lens have earned her six national accreditations and a Top 10 breakthrough in the 2021 World Photographic Cup, but Jacquie values commitment to her community above all.

She continues to work at promoting her fellow Cochranites and their businesses by capturing the feeling of what it is to live, work, and play in this amazing town.

Kailey is a born and raised Cochranite, now raising her two beautiful girls in her hometown. Over the past decade, Kailey has worked alongside numerous Cochrane organizations through Social Media and event Management, including Cochrane & Area Events Society and Cochrane & Area Humane Society.

Joining the CTA team in 2018 was a no-brainer for Kailey! She has been working with us to increase our brand awareness through our social channels, while also showcasing our partners and our beautiful town.

Most recently, Kailey has opened The Social Spot. A space for markers, creators, and entrepreneurs to showcase their products through pop-ups, workshops, and other events. A spot where community organizations and small businesses can come together to create something incredible. The Social Spot provides opportunities for the people of Cochrane to come together to support their neighbours, friends, and colleagues.

Cochrane, Alberta is Kailey’s home and her passion. From friendly smiles to Rocky Mountain views, there is just something about this valley town that makes her heart proud and she is so happy to call this beautiful area home.

Chris from Blue Pixel Media is our trusted website builder! He has also created a number of our graphics and logos.

A skilled Graphic Artist, web developer, videographer, RPA pilot, and photographer who loves producing incredible results for his clients. He is currently providing services to local and national groups, helping them create a more dynamic digital presence.

Chris is also a GoDaddy Pro Plus Connect certified member as well as a Google Street View Trusted Photographer Certified member.