Cochrane

The move by Sask. would help producers with the cost of cleaning and disinfection after the disease is found on their farms

Saskatchewan may ask to trigger AgriRecovery for producers affected by bovine tuberculosis.

Provincial agriculture minister Daryl Harrison said last week he had heard from cattle organizations about the need for more help.

Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie took to the stage at Cochrane’s Canada Day celebration, telling thousands gathered at Mitford Park that he’s working to bring back the Progressive Conservative (PC) Party of Alberta.

Wearing a bright blue “PC Alberta” shirt, Guthrie’s appearance and message signaled a potential return to the province’s political roots.

The former UCP cabinet minister stepped down earlier this year, citing concerns over Premier Danielle Smith’s handling of allegations of political interference in healthcare.

A founding shareholder questions why the board approved raises for executives while the terminal incurred $28 million in cumulative losses since 2016

North West Terminal Ltd. is being tight-lipped about what is happening with the idled grain company.

The firm held its annual general meeting on June 18, but chief executive officer Jason Skinner refused to divulge what was discussed at the AGM.

“We’ll just go no comment because we’re in negotiations on some things,” he said.

 Two brothers embroiled in an eight-year-long bitter legal battle over control of a generic crop input business have “buried the hatchet.”

Jim and Jason Mann have agreed to end litigation against one another and the businesses they run, which are Farmers of North America (FNA) and AgraCity Crop & Nutrition Ltd.

“The news of the day is the Mann vs. Mann is ending and Jim and I are burying the hatchet,” said Jason.

A new permanent fence will be installed this month along Jumping Pound Creek in Cochrane’s Bow Meadows area, as part of efforts to protect the local environment.

The Parks and Open Spaces team is replacing the existing temporary fence with a more durable post-and-rail design along the east berm of the creek. The goal is to safeguard the sensitive riparian zone, a vital area that supports vegetation essential for maintaining the berm’s stability.

Ten-year-old Cochrane nature lover Nathan Epp has taken a big step toward becoming the 2025 Ranger Rick Jr. Ranger, finishing first out of 83 kids in his group during the latest round of the national competition.

Nathan is now one of 10 kids advancing to the quarterfinals, and the support of the community continues to play a huge role in his success.

His mother, Angela Epp, says they’re not exactly sure how many finalists will move on from this phase, but they know that every vote counts.

“We need to get him up there to progress,” she said.

Yahoo! It’s time to kick off the Calgary Stampede and you don’t even have to go to the city to celebrate. Cochrane is hosting numerous Stampede breakfasts and lunchtime BBQs throughout the ten days of cowboy fun.

Thu, Jul 3, 2025

BGC Cochrane, Cochrane and District Chamber of Commerce, The Town of Cochrane & Cochrane Lion's Club 2025 Stampede Breakfast

At 8 a.m. at 111 5th Avenue West

Flirt Cosmetics has officially been named the number one provider of EMFACE treatments across all of North America. The recognition comes just seven months after introducing the non-invasive facial sculpting technology to their Cochrane studio.

"We brought in EMFACE in December and it's just taken off," says Flirt owner Ciara Ramsden. "It really delivers on results. We're targeting the root causes of facial aging – not just the skin, but the muscles and fat structures underneath."

Lifting more than spirits

Cochrane’s Canada Day bash lit up Mitford Park with sunshine, big crowds, and a strong sense of Canadian pride.

Organizers Marina Chabbert and Erika Richards with the Cochrane and Area Event Society say they couldn’t have asked for a better day. “It’s amazing the weather cooperated this year,” said Chabbert. “Loads of people, everything went off without a hitch, it’s just amazing.”

The day was filled with fun for all ages, from dancing and games to face painting and family-friendly activities. Richards says watching the park fill up with families is always a highlight.

Cochrane is looking for new voices to help shape the future the Cochrane Public Library.

The Town is recruiting two residents to join the Cochrane Library Board as public-at-large members.

Board members help chart the library’s direction, manage financial priorities and support programs and partnerships that reflect the needs of the community.

“Serving on the Cochrane Library Board is an opportunity to have a direct impact on one of our educational, cultural and community anchors,” said Stacey Loe, Executive Director of Corporate Services.