Thank goodness this Valentine’s Day contest was decided by random draw because Cochrane has the most amazing love stories, it would have been impossible to decide.

From high school sweethearts to star-crossed lovers and everything in between. We received stories that involve the highest highs and lowest lows, but all had the same theme, love always triumphs.

CochraneNow threw all the entries into a hat and the winner was drawn.

Congratulations to Allie and Matt!!

Winners

“Matt and I met in the spring of 2002 at the age of 18! My next door neighbour insisted I go with her to her boyfriend's birthday party. Her boyfriend's neighbour (my now husband Matt) was also at the party. We clicked immediately and although the friends that introduced us broke up weeks after we met, we have now been together almost 20 years. Matt and I have a common interest in horses, camping, skiing, and traveling. He is very easygoing and balances me out - that is why he didn't bat an eye when I insisted my horse Denver attend our wedding in 2008! The attached picture is on our wedding day with Denver. This year we had to make the tough decision to say goodbye to Denver and Matt was very supportive of me. Although Denver is no longer with us, life has come full circle and we now have two beautiful girls that also love horses. We spent yesterday as a family out with the horses including the girls' pony Bubbles!”

The lovely couple won: 

  • $250 gift card to Two Pharmacy

  • Two - 1-hour massages from Masahe Studio

  • A gift from Vinestone Wine Co 

Check out Allie’s reaction to the good news below.