Cochrane

The Liberal government is poised to table landmark legislation to break down internal trade barriers and increase labour mobility within Canada.

The government has put a bill on the House of Commons notice paper that could potentially be tabled as early as today.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has pledged to break down internal trade barriers by Canada Day to create one economy — although the time left on the parliamentary calendar suggests the legislation will not gain Royal Assent by the time the House rises for the summer.

In 2023, as Canada suffered through its worst-ever wildfire season, the federal government was looking at creating a national disaster response agency.

Two years later, the country is again facing another summer of wildfires. There is still no sign of such an agency, though governments are tapping the private sector to help with evacuations.

Ali Asgary, a York University professor of disaster and emergency management, said the work to establish a national agency is "unfortunately … not going as fast as our crises are going."

A special morning board meeting has been called for the Spray Lake Sawmills Recreation Park Society (SLSRPS) tomorrow (June 6) to discuss the proposed operational takeover with representatives of YMCA Calgary.

Mayor Jeff Genung, also interim SLSRPS president, says an information session is scheduled later in the day with the Cochrane Curling Club, and possibly others.

Alberta's government has ditched a new fee schedule for breweries that would have seen the province's oldest beer maker pay significantly more in taxes.

The schedule, introduced in February after Alberta tabled its budget, substantially lowered the production threshold breweries needed to meet before they paid the highest fee to the government, while also adjusting the production limits and fees building up to the cap.

Cochrane area athletes will be flooding Calgary's Foothills Athletics Park for the next two days to compete for provincial titles in a variety of disciplines at the ASAA high school provincial track and field championship.

Over 20 athletes from Cochrane, Bow Valley and St. Timothy's high schools are advancing after strong performances at both divisional and zone championships.

The Weather Network's Summer Forecast is calling for above-normal temperatures for the Prairies.

The southern half of the provinces will experience well-above-normal temperatures due to a heat dome in the U.S.

A heat dome occurs when a high-pressure system traps hot air over a region, causing prolonged periods of extreme heat. 

Meteorologist Rhythm Reet says this means we could see excessive heat for a longer period and more frequent heat waves; it also influences where the storm track will be setting up.

Cochrane High School’s ROAMS program is hosting its annual ROAMS Fest tonight, celebrating student-led projects that blend education, community service, and environmental sustainability.

The public is welcome to attend this event, which runs at the high school from 4 to 7 p.m. Food trucks will be on site at 6 p.m., doors open to the exhibition hall at 6:20 p.m., and guests will be welcomed into the theatre for the mainstage program at 6:30 p.m.

Cochrane Farmers Market - SLS

It's opening day, Saturday June 7th. This is the 27th season of Market by the Bow.

Mountain Bike Festival - Cochrane & District Ag Society

Angry Hawk Mountain Bike Festival on June 7th. 

The Best Western Hotels and Resorts See MORE Canada Online Auction is officially live.

With more than 600 options up for grabs, it's your ticket to exploring Canada without breaking the bank.

From lakeside retreats to city escapes, the auction features unforgettable getaways and one-of-a-kind experiences.

In Alberta there are dozens of adventures to bid on including a fly fishing adventure with River People Guides in Bragg Creek or a ski trip package from Moxy Banff.

A black bear forced a temporary trail closure in Kananaskis Country this week after breaking into and damaging an unoccupied tent.

According to Alberta Parks, the closure went into effect Tuesday, June 3, and affects the Quaite Creek Trail from Razor’s Edge Junction near the Trans-Canada Highway to the junction at McConnell Ridge Route. The closure also includes the Quaite Valley backcountry campground and the surrounding area.

"This closure was put in place due to a black bear damaging and entering an unoccupied tent," Alberta Parks said in a notice.