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A fire broke out at West Fraser Cochrane on Wednesday evening, prompting a swift response from Cochrane Fire Services. According to Fire Chief Shawn Polley, several 911 calls came in just after 5:00 p.m. reporting a vehicle fire in the company's mulch lot.

Alberta's health authority is claiming its fired former executive breached her employment agreement by holding on to confidential emails with information pertaining to allegations in a high-profile court case.

A new affidavit filed Wednesday by Alberta Health Services says the agency is looking to amend its statement of defence in light of the emails, which the agency says it only became aware of last week. 

Bragg Creek's Dylan Holloway notched two goals last night, including the game-winner, to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 comeback win over the Nashville Predators, Mar. 27.

Powered by a season-high eight straight wins, the Blues have a grip on the final wild card spot in the NHL's Western Conference with a five-point lead over the Vancouver Canucks and are just two-points behind the Minnesota Wild. They eliminated the Predators from the NHL playoffs with the win.

Aurdrie's Jake Neighbours also had an assist in the win.

We here at CochraneNow are dino crazy. We were all very sad to hear that Tyra the T-Rex will be closing at the end of 2029 so we want to pay our respects. Check out the eulogy below and sign the petition to bring Tyra to Cochrane! 

Stunt coordinators Steven and Leslie McMichael have been shortlisted for a Canadian Screen Award for their work on Wynonna Earp: Vengeance.

The Cochrane-area couple has extensive careers in film and TV, with many projects shot in Alberta. They don't always get to work together, making this joint nomination for Canada’s premier film, television, and digital awards particularly special.

Canmore RCMP are responding to a motor vehicle collision on Hwy. 1 west of Canmore. 

According to the Town of Banff, a transport truck is blocking the road. 

The eastbound lane is currently closed to traffic and motorists are being turned around at the Banff gates. 

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area at this time. 

The Alberta government has introduced temporary measures allowing military reservists to deploy for the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis Country this June.

Alberta Jobs Minister Matt Jones says reservists will be granted job-protected leave, ensuring they can keep their civilian jobs while supporting the summit.

"They brought to my attention that reservists would not be covered under reservist leave to participate, so we made a regulatory change," said Jones.

Last month, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or CFIA officially declared a herd of cattle infected with bovine tuberculosis or bovine TB. An investigation spanning back six years has taken place, tracking the movements of the herd to limit the spread of bovine TB. Dr. Stacey Vos, veterinarian and Animal Health Regional Veterinary Officer with the CFIA, talks about the case itself, and the risks associated with bovine TB. 

For the second day in a row, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been pulled away from campaigning to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. 

Carney, in his role as prime minister, will meet virtually with Canada's premiers today to discuss the country's response to Trump's latest duties.

The president signed an executive order earlier this week to implement 25 per cent levies on all automobile and auto part imports — his latest move to upend global trade through a massive tariff agenda that pushed some automakers' stock prices down on Thursday.

Freezing rain in the region has made driving conditions treacherous along Highway 22 north of Cochrane. 

Cochrane RCMP are urging motorists to stay off the highway until conditions improve.

Cochrane RCMP are advising that Hwy 22 from Cochrane to Sundre is in very poor condition. Motorists should postpone travels until conditions improve. (8:06pm) #ABRoads