Cochrane

Cochrane families are in for a splash of fun this Saturday as the SLS Centre brings back its popular EggaPOOLooza Easter Egg Hunt.

“It’s not your traditional Easter egg hunt where you go around looking for hidden eggs,” says Christian Leader, Marketing and Communications Coordinator with the SLS Centre. “We’ve actually turned it into a competition in our pool.”

As bears begin to emerge from hibernation across Alberta, provincial officials are warning outdoor enthusiasts to stay alert and follow safety guidelines.

Alberta Forestry and Parks, along with Public Safety and Emergency Services, issued a public advisory, reminding people to take extra precautions when spending time in parks, on trails, and in other backcountry areas this spring and summer.

Alberta’s top doctor is urging residents to ensure their measles immunizations are up to date as the province faces a growing number of confirmed cases.

As of April 11, there have been 58 confirmed cases of measles in Alberta, with the majority concentrated in the south and central health zones.

RCMP report that a woman who was reported missing from Airdrie on Friday has been located. 

The woman was believed to be in the Regina, Saskatchewan area. 

Mounties report she is safe. 

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The 10th annual Taste of Bragg Creek returns April 25th with over 30 food and drink vendors, including local favorites like Creekers Bistro, Figs and Honey, and The Italian Farmhouse.

There’s no admission fee—just buy $2 tickets for samples ranging from one to four tickets each. 

Half of each ticket supports the Bragg Creek Foundation. Last year, $10,000 was donated to Easter Seals Camp Horizon.

Dr. Wade Abbott and his research team at AAFC Lethbridge are embarking on a groundbreaking study aimed at unlocking new possibilities for the humble field pea, a crop primarily known for its use in food production.

The project will explore underutilized aspects of the legume, including its protein, starch, and fibre, with an eye on developing new food and non-food products that could benefit both the agricultural and industrial sectors.

The Alberta government and its auditor general are at odds over the province’s decision to bring lawyers directly into the investigation surrounding multimillion-dollar health contracts.

The issue arose after the Opposition NDP revealed a leaked email this week from Alberta Health that directs public servants to contact a lawyer to co-ordinate if auditor general Doug Wylie requests an interview as part of his investigation.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to tighten financial transparency rules for elected officials — and is using that promise to take aim at Liberal Leader Mark Carney.

Poilievre told a press conference in Ottawa on Sunday that if his party forms government, he'll ban what he calls "shadow lobbying."

Cochrane’s own Dylan Pighin helped lead the Zone 2 Blaze 19AA ringette team to a national title at the Canadian Ringette Championships in Ottawa this past weekend.

The championships, which began with opening ceremonies on March 30 and concluded on April 5, saw the Blaze go undefeated in eight games.

18-year-old Pighin is a former Cochrane High student and long-time Cochrane Ringette Association player who now leads the 19AA team says it was an unforgettable experience.

“We played teams from all over Canada. It was super fun.”

A fanfare by the Canucks, family and friends made Ty Mueller's first taste of the NHL special.

The 22-year-old centre, who got his start in Cochrane Minor Hockey, was called up from the Abbotsford Canucks to centre one of Vancouver's top scoring lines against the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night.

Mueller played 15 shifts, totalling 10 minutes and 56 seconds of ice time between Brock Boeser and Jake DeBrusk.