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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Ukraine should be allowed to strike deep inside Russia, regardless of Moscow threatening that this would draw Canada and its allies into direct war.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that the NATO military alliance would draw itself into war if it allows Ukraine to use donated weapons to make long-range strikes inside Russia.

His comments come five weeks after Ukrainian forces stormed the border and put parts of Russian territory under foreign occupation for the first time since the Second World War.

Over 70 people were challenged to complete 412 reps today on the new sports court surface at the SLS Centre to remember the fallen first responders in the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Centre.

Are you looking for something to do this weekend in Cochrane? We've got you covered. 

Cochrane Farmers Market Saturday, September 14th

What a summer it's been!

From fairs and festivals to BBQs and beyond, we’ve loved seeing you all enjoying our RAM 1500 Classic, a truck worth an eye-popping $76,000! 🚗💨

But, here’s the scoop: today is your last chance to enter for a shot at driving away in this beast of a ride. The clock is ticking -- entries close at 11:59 p.m. tonight (Sept. 13), so don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers!

Heartland, the reigning 2023 champion, gave it their all and rallied THOUSANDS of votes to move forward to the next round!

If you see army vehicles rolling through Cochrane tomorrow, don't be alarmed. It's all part of the annual celebration at the local Legion branch for National Legion Week.

Sergeant-at-Arms Joey Cyr said they're hosting their fourth annual show and they will have military vehicles and a large locomotive on display. 

After 45 days of evidence and legal arguments the criminal trial of "Freedom Convoy" organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber is finally at an end.

A verdict could be as much as six months away.

"I don’t know in this moment when I will be in a position to give my decision," Justice Heather Perkins-McVey said Friday.

She said "it's a little daunting," given the unusually great volume of evidence and legal questions associated with the case. 

This weekend, we’ll look back with a number one hit from Billy Currington from this week in 2010 and revisit an interview from the past where he shares a favourite pastime he picked up on the road. CCMA nominee Tyler Joe Miller joins us with his new song 'What Good Is a Memory,' and Ryan Keown returns with his latest single, 'I Know You Like That.' 

Tune in to The Canadian Country Showcase on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.

Glenbow needs a community association more now than ever, believes long-time resident Brian Winter.

He's put out the call to form an association for the 40-year-old neighbourhood that to his knowledge has never had one before. Winter and his wife Ginny had their pick of lots when they moved there from East Cochrane, 40 years ago.

Put a fork in it... this wildfire is done.

The Fallentimber wildfire, about 25 km west of Water Valley is official extinguished. It was held to 48.8 hectares.

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