Cochrane

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she expects some major industries, including those in her province, won't face new tariffs from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Smith told reporters Tuesday that things could change, but she thinks food production and oil and gas won't be targeted under Trump's new tariff plan, which is set to be announced Wednesday.

This Sunday, the community will come together to honour the legacy of Logan Boulet and raise awareness for organ and tissue donation at the 4th Annual Green Shirt Day Road Hockey Event.

Co-Founder and organizer Michelle Hounslow says this casual, drop-in road hockey event welcomes participants of all skill levels, with no registration required.

While the focus is on playing hockey and having fun, the event carries a powerful message about the importance of organ and tissue donation.

Snowy conditions are making for slower commutes this morning across the region.

Roads in Cochrane are snow-covered, with some highways turning slick, and visibility is reduced due to heavy snowfall.

Up to 2 cm of snow is expected by the end of the day, with another 2 to 4 cm on the way this evening.

Drivers can check local road conditions on the live Dave Moore Transport & Recovery Traffic Cam.

The Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS) is bringing the second annual Cochrane World Autism Awareness Day to town, offering a special sensory-friendly screening of the new A Minecraft Movie.

The free event, made possible with support from local businesses, is open to families and individuals who are neurodivergent or want to support autism awareness and acceptance.

The Cochrane Cowboys Invitational has been a must-do wrestling meet for years but suffered a slow rebound from the pandemic years.

Flash forward to today, it's returned to attracting huge numbers despite some northern Alberta club's having to back out due to poor travelling conditions.

Staged at the SLS Centre on Mar. 29, almost 300 wrestlers took to the mats from tykes through to U19.

"For the most part, it was very well attended," says April Hooper of the Cowboys. "It was well run and organized, and I thought the kids had a lot of fun. It was very successful."

Legendary guitarist Oscar Lopez is set to light up Cochrane with his signature Latin rhythms and electrifying energy. 

The two-time Juno Award winner will perform at the Cochrane RancheHouse on May 31, 2025, at 8 p.m.

Lopez, known for his passionate playing and improvisational style, says he is thrilled to bring his show, "Ahora o Nunca," to town.

 "I'm a people's guitar player. My shows are all about connection, energy, and surprises."

With the weather warming and spring coming to the prairies, producers have been going through calving season with plenty of work for them. 

Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan Vice-President Chris Procyk says that, from what he's heard, it's been a decent season in the province.

The head of Alberta Health Services says the agency is halting a proposed food-reduction policy after public outcry over patients potentially being cut off from snacks and drinks.

The agency's interim president and CEO, Andre Tremblay, said the policy was set to go into effect Tuesday to change how food is stored and delivered in an effort to reduce waste -- not to deprive patients of food.

Cochrane's nonprofit second-hand store has reached another major milestone.

Cochrane Home Treasures has provided almost $1.06 million in community support since January 2020 through its community funding, gifting, and building programs.

Chair Dawn Thome credits the people of Cochrane and the surrounding area for the store’s success.

Medical emergencies can develop in an instant for anyone.  

Even if someone collapses or has a serious accident a block away from the hospital, the fear, uncertainty, and pressure of the moment can be earth-shattering.  

What happens, then, when the same thing happens kilometres away from a hospital, in the remote and sometimes harsh expanse of nature or farmland?  

For Paula Johnson, who was bucked off her horse on a birthday expedition that had already taken her across water, through an elk herd, and past grazing cattle, there was no going back. Only up.