Cochrane

Requests for funding from the town’s Community Investment Operational Grant program will have to wait until a revised policy, framework and application process are finalized.

Most recently, the Route 22 Artist Collective Gallery joined the growing list of nonprofit organizations seeking funding through the program. The nonprofit is requesting $75,000 over three years—the same amount requested by Helping Hands. Sport 4 Life is seeking $100,000.

Athletes from Ippon Karate Dojo returned home to Cochrane with a string of podium finishes following standout performances at the Karate Canada National Championships, held April 3–6 at the Richmond (B.C.) Olympic Oval.

The tournament took on added significance for the dojo as it marks 20 years of fostering excellence in both traditional and competitive karate.

The Bedrock Bowlers came out on top Sunday in their debut bowling tournament, hosting teams from the Foothills and Olds chapters.

The Bow Valley Special Olympics chapter's bowling team had the highest pins-over-average score of the day, clinching the home tournament's trophy.

Ethan Mawson had the men's high double score, Brock Jesse the men's high single, and Robert Paton, the men's most pins overage single. 

With only three weeks away to the Canadian federal election, the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) are ensuring that agriculture is top of mind for campaigning parties by announcing a new strategic agenda called Unleashing Agriculture for Canada's Growth. Jeremy Welter, vice-president with APAS, talks about the need to improve Canadian agriculture and make it a point of focus for the federal government. 

Ottawa police have released the name of the person they say was behind a massive security incident on Parliament Hill over the weekend.

Police say Tyler Hall-Worthington, a 31-year-old Ottawa man, has been charged in connection with the lockdown Saturday afternoon at East Block, a building in the parliamentary precinct that mainly houses offices for senators and their staff.

An Ottawa police spokesperson told The Canadian Press that the suspect was still in custody as of Monday morning.

The Liberal and Conservative leaders both started the third week of the federal election campaign in British Columbia — a battleground province with 43 seats up for grabs when Canadians go to the polls.

The Liberals pledged environmental conservation measures and support for seniors, while the Tories offered more efficient approvals for resource projects.

Libertarian David Sabine believes Canada is on the wrong trajectory and could be a far more prosperous nation.

“I think libertarian-leaning voters in Airdrie-Cochrane are concerned about Canada’s authoritarian drift,” says Sabine. “This is marked by high taxes, market interference, and a new sort of censorship regime. I mean, even Margaret Atwood has criticized this Liberal party’s ‘creeping totalitarianism.’”

Even before ratepayers learn the financial impact of their 2025 tax bills, the town is beginning to gather input on its 2026–28 budget.

Each year, the town surveys taxpayers to better understand the community’s desired level of services and to ensure departmental business plans and budgets reflect those expectations before getting too far into the budgeting process.

An online survey was launched today on the town’s Let’s Talk Cochrane webpage and will remain open until May 7.

Newcomers to Cochrane became the first to tour the Passive Solar Roller of Cultivate Cochrane over the weekend as they geared up to provide valuable tips on growing in the Cochrane area.

Carolyn Barclay, program coordinator for the Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee, organized a tour that would aid those new to the community to gain some insight into Cochrane's challenging growing season.

Council faces many crucial decisions during the course of the year, but with all due respects, some of them may consider this to be one of the toughest.

During its committee-of-the-whole meeting the councillors will be choosing the 2024 recipient of the Order of Cochrane from eight extremely worthy candidates.

Don and Shirley Begg, Marina Chabbert, and Mona Sylvestre each received two nominations, and April Baird, Bill Belsey, Dr. Dennis Fundytus, Terrence Haxton, and Karlene Myers each received one for the town’s highest honour.