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The Cochrane Cobras varsity girls volleyball team is heading into Day Two of the 3A high school provincials with a 1 and 1 record.

Yesterday, they defeated St. Albert Catholic in their opening set before losing to RF Staples.

Late this morning they play the top-seeded St. Joseph Catholic.

The playoff rounds begin in the afternoon and wrap up Saturday.

The Cobras already have two banners under their belt, winning both the Rocky View Division and South Central Zone championships.

They were ranked #2 in the province heading into the championship.

Wicked opens this weekend in theatres and fans are so excited to sing along to all their favourite songs from the musical.

I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but AMC theatres in the United States are not letting fans sing.

They're even running a 30-second warning set to clips from the movie that say, quote, "No talking.  No texting.  No singing.  No wailing.  No flirting.  And absolutely no name-calling.  Enjoy the magic of movies.

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The Cochrane Generals are looking for a different result in tonight's (Nov. 22) home game against the Okotoks Bisons.

The puck drops in the first of two back-to-back home games at 8 p.m. against the top team in the HJHL south division.

The Bisons have won both encounters with the Gens this season, the last a 6-1 win in Cochrane.

Saturday night, the Wheatland Kings are appearing in Cochrane for the first time this season at 8:15 p.m.. The two teams are 1-1 in their matchups, each close one-goal wins.

The highly anticipated 40th annual Cochrane Light Up event is happening tomorrow (Saturday) evening. From festive lights to free treats, it promises to be a night of magic for the entire community. Here’s everything you need to know:

A senior official says the Canadian government is not aware of any evidence linking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to alleged criminal activity perpetrated by Indian agents on Canadian soil.

Meta is refusing to publicly disclose information that could determine whether it is subject to the Online News Act despite blocking news from its platforms.

Grab your shovel! 

A significant snowfall event is expected for the Cochrane area, bringing total accumulations of 15 to 25 cm.

Snow will begin in southern Alberta this morning and spread northward throughout the day. The intensity of the snowfall will fluctuate, with 5 to 10 cm expected by Saturday morning.

Snowfall will become heavier early Saturday morning, with an additional 10 to 15 cm predicted by tomorrow evening.

The snow is expected to taper off and end gradually overnight into Sunday morning.

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2024 will go down as the year of canola disease.

That is according to Curtis Rempel, Vice President of Crop Production and Innovation with the Canola Council of Canada. Rempel says diseases were primarily root and lower stem. He notes this was partially due to the wet and cool conditions felt in large parts of the Prairies.

"For a lot of stubble-borne fungi, which are primarily disease-causing organisms, they are all fungal-related," explains Rempel. "The cool, damp conditions really allow the fungus to take off."

Cochrane RCMP has confirmed missing 19-year-old Destiny has been located safe and sound.

She was reported missing Wednesday evening after being last seen in Cochrane.

The government on Thursday announced a sweeping promise to make groceries, children's clothing, Christmas trees, restaurant meals and more free from GST/HST between Dec. 14 and Feb. 15.