Cochrane

After years of being a contender, the U22 Silvertips major female lacrosse team, which includes four Cochrane players, is celebrating its first provincial championship.

They entered provincials with a perfect 16–0 regular season but dropped their opening game 8–5 to the Calgary Cardinals. Decisive wins in their next two games set up a gold medal rematch with the Cardinals.

This time, the Silvertips took control early, jumping out to a 2–0 lead and never looking back, sealing an 8–4 victory to claim the title.

Company works with Farming Smarter Association as it searches for options other than the century-old Russet Burbank variety.

Russet Burbank has been the go to potato variety for Canadian farmers and consumers.

This year, McCain Foods in Chin, Alta., has entered a corporate partnership with the Farming Smarter Association to explore the viability of other varieties in its food processing plant for farmers to consider.

Farming Smarter is using one of its commercial plots to do a research trial growing four varieties using six treatments.

River Path Veterinary Clinic was all wags and smiles this morning as they enjoyed a well-deserved McCafé Coffee Break.

The CochraneNow and Cochrane McDonald's crew stopped by the busy clinic with hot coffee and baked goodies to thank the team for all they do.

The amazing staff was nominated here and this was attached to the nomination. 

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan has written to the federal government asking for emergency use of strychnine to control gophers
 

The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan wants strychnine reinstated under emergency use provisions.

The organization has asked the federal agriculture and health ministers to “urgently” consider the request.

APAS said there is a significant uncontrolled increase in the population of Richardson’s ground squirrels costing about $9 million a year.

Firm behind plan to build Saskatchewan fertilizer plant had to recently deal with former CEO’s financial problems

 It is full steam ahead at Genesis Fertilizers despite a tumultuous June, say proponents of the proposed Saskatchewan mega-project.

“It’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when we get this project off the ground,” said Terry Drabiuk, vice-president of business development with Genesis.

The project is a proposed $2.89 billion, farmer-owned nitrogen fertilizer plant to be built in Belle Plaine, Sask.

Pet lovers in Cochrane will have a chance to meet their new best friend this weekend during a special adoption event at PetSmart Cochrane, part of National Adoption Week. 

The store is partnering with the Cochrane & Area Humane Society for a two-day event featuring adoptable animals, family activities, and even a special mascot appearance.

“We’ve asked them to bring as many animals as they possibly can,” says Crystal Chandra, store leader at PetSmart Cochrane. “We want to give these animals every opportunity to find a loving home.”

This week's Adorable Adoptables feature is as sweet as breakfast and twice as fun. Meet Pancakes, the energetic pup with a love for snacks and snuggles.

“She’s one and a half years old, a mixed breed, and a beautiful girl who loves adventuring,” says Robyn Roy, communications coordinator with the Cochrane & Area Humane Society.

It’s been a much wetter than normal July in Cochrane, and it’s not over yet.

Christy Climenhaga, a scientist with Environment and Climate Change Canada, says the Calgary region has already seen well over 100 millimetres of rain this month.

“Depending on where you are in proximity to the foothills, it’s a little bit more, a little bit less,” she says. “But we're already well above what's considered normal for July.”

Vacation rental operators in Rocky View County (RVC) will now face stricter regulations under a new bylaw recently passed by county council.

The county council has set out a new framework aimed at balancing tourism and economic opportunity with preserving the character of local neighbourhoods.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a rainfall warning for Cochrane as steady showers continue to move through the area.

An additional 10 to 20 millimetres of rain is expected before conditions improve later tonight.

The ongoing rainfall could lead to localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas and spots with poor drainage.

Drivers are being urged to slow down, use headlights when visibility drops and keep a safe distance from other vehicles.