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Rocky View County residents are invited to take part in the 38th Annual Agricultural Tour on Thursday, July 24, which is shining the spotlight on the agriculture industry close to Cochrane.

The day-long bus tour will travel through the scenic southwest region of the county, showcasing the agricultural heritage and innovation of communities such as Springbank and Jumping Pound.

As G7 leaders begin departing Canada, the Integrated Safety and Security Group (ISSG) advises residents in the Calgary area that a visible security presence will remain in place over the coming days.

The ISSG says demobilization efforts are now underway, including the removal of police vehicles, dismantling of security infrastructure, and environmental remediation at key sites used during the summit.

Motorcade movements and increased traffic are expected around Calgary International Airport as part of the wind-down.

A Statistics Canada reports says Canadians are spending less time with friends than ever, with the decline sharpest among the working-age demographic.

The data released Tuesday show that in 2022, only 19.3 per cent of Canadians saw friends on an average day, down from 47.9 per cent in 1986.

The questions to those in the survey asks if they were with a friend or family member in person, separate from communicating using technology such as phone, email, or social media.

Prime Minister Mark Carney pulled off a successful performance hosting the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alta., say some world leaders and foreign policy experts commenting on his perceived pragmatism and savviness.

Fen Osler Hampson, international affairs professor at Carleton University, said Carney guided the G7 "through the diplomatic Rockies," navigating "shifting weather" on the global front and avoiding "avalanches and treacherous cliffs."

As concerns mount over Alberta’s public health care system, two Alberta NDP MLAs will be in Airdrie on Thursday, June 19, for a town hall focused on challenges such as privatization, ER closures, and rising wait times.

MLAs Dr. Luanne Metz, chair of Future of Health Care, and Sarah Hoffman, NDP health shadow minister, will headline the event, joined by Chris Gallaway, executive director of Friends of Medicare, and Nate Pike, host of the political podcast The Breakdown.

Wildfire smoke, G7 border security, swarms of horse flies, and meeting incredible Rotarians are among the memories Cochrane Rotarian Dan Paarsmarkt will carry from his epic 1,600-kilometre cycling journey.

Paarsmarkt, a 25-year resident of Cochrane, was joined by a small group of cyclists today, June 17, to ride the final kilometre through Historic Downtown Cochrane, where they were greeted by cheers at the Legion Hall.

Saskatchewan's Agriculture Demonstration of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) projects, and Strategic Field Program (SFP) benefit from Federal-Provincial Sustainable CAP funding.

Farmers benefit from the practical, short-term research projects conducted through the ADOPT, which they can then use on their own operation.

For the 2024-25 fiscal year, more than $1.4 million was invested in six SFP and 32 ADOPT projects.

Prime Minister Mark Carney outlined $4.3 billion in new support for Ukraine's defence as he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Alberta on Tuesday.

The Prime Minister's Office said that sum includes $2 billion for weapons like drones, ammunition and armoured vehicles — funding that Canada will count toward its NATO defence spending target.

Canada is also lending Ukraine $2.3 billion to help the embattled country rebuild its infrastructure.

The future of the system used in Canadian dairy, egg and poultry production will once again be the focus of political debate

The Bloc Quebecois wasted no time returning a sometimes contentious topic to the parliamentary agenda, introducing a bill to protect supply management just days after the first session of the new government began.

The McCafé Coffee Break grabbed its travel mugs and paid a visit to Karla Jackson Bookkeeping & Tax Services this week! 

91.5FM CochraneNow showed up to spoil the hardworking team to fresh McCafé coffee and baked goods courtesy of McDonald’s Cochrane.

The nomination came in from a longtime customer.

“I’ve trusted Karla with my books for years and she’s never let me down.”

“She’s knowledgeable, efficient and always has time to answer questions. This treat is well deserved.”