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Wheat prices would get a boost if the country’s exports remain as low as much of the trade is beginning to forecast

A big debate is once again brewing about how much wheat the world’s leading exporter will ship out in the upcoming crop year.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is forecasting Russia will produce 83 million tonnes of the crop and export 45 million tonnes.

SovEcon is forecasting 81 million tonnes of production and 39.7 million tonnes of exports.

A fire advisory is back in effect in Rocky View County, prompting officials to suspend all burning and fireworks permits and implement a temporary ban on open burning.

The advisory means no new burning is allowed, with several exceptions including indoor household fireplaces, incinerators used on farms and acreages, burning barrels, camp stoves, barbecues using charcoal, propane or natural gas, wood pellet grills, propane or natural gas fire pits, chimeneas, and recreational campfires in approved burn pits.

Focusing on the Future is the theme for the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Annual General Meeting and Convention next month in Moose Jaw.

This year’s theme celebrates the resilience, innovation, and leadership of Saskatchewan’s livestock producers while tackling key industry challenges and opportunities.

President Jeff Yorga says after some challenging times, producers are finally seeing some optimism in the cattle industry.

A group representing Canada's doctors is challenging the constitutionality of Alberta's legislation limiting access to medical treatment for transgender youth, arguing it violates their Charter right to freedom of conscience.

The Canadian Medical Association says the court challenge is meant to protect the relationship between patients and doctors when it comes to making treatment decisions.

The legislation was part of a trio of bills Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's government passed last year affecting transgender people.

The Cochrane community once again showed its heart on Tuesday, raising $2,313.25 at a BBQ fundraiser to help three-year-old Brielle Thomson take her first steps with the aid of robotic legs.

The event, held outside Save-On-Foods, featured a barbecue by donation, kids’ games, spin-the-wheel prizes, and treats from McKay’s Ice Cream, all aimed at supporting Brielle’s journey to mobility. The young girl lives with cerebral palsy and uses a bright pink wheelchair. A robotic walking device by Trexo Robotics could change her life, but comes with a $43,000 price tag.

🍔 National Hamburger Day in Cochrane: Lettuce Celebrate the Bun-derful! 🍔
Because nothing brings people together like beef between buns.

Ah yes, National Hamburger Day—an official excuse (as if we needed one) to stuff our faces with one of the greatest culinary inventions of all time. Here in Cochrane, we’re not just flipping burgers—we’re flipping out over them. We asked our CochraneNow Facebook fam where the best burger in town is hiding, and you delivered hotter takes than a grill on high.

Here are your top meaty picks:

Alberta Parks has extended the seasonal closure of Highway 40 South and Highwood Junction by an additional week due to heightened security measures ahead of the G7 Summit.

The gates, which typically open to motor vehicles on June 15 each year following a winter closure, will now remain shut until June 21. This extension is in place as preparations ramp up for the G7 Summit, set to take place in Kananaskis Village from June 15 to 17.

With the possibility of a Canada Post labour disruption looming, the Town of Cochrane has taken proactive steps to ensure residents receive their property tax notices on time.

Property tax bills were mailed out early on May 15 to help avoid any mail delivery delays. For those enrolled in paperless billing, tax notices were delivered by email as of May 20.

Property taxes are due on June 30, 2025. To help residents avoid reliance on traditional mail and meet the payment deadline, the Town is promoting a range of convenient, mail-free payment methods. These include:

This year’s Firefighter Stairclimb Challenge in Calgary on June 8 holds special meaning for Cochrane Fire Services.

A record 21-member team will climb the 57 storeys of Brookfield Place in memory of Capt. Huw Jeffries, a respected leader and mentor who died last year from a cancer-related illness.

Firefighter Chris Chyka says Jeffries' impact on the department continues to be deeply felt, and this climb is their way of honouring him.

The undefeated Medicine Hat Tigers are heading to the Memorial Cup final.

On Tuesday night, the Western Hockey League champions punched their ticket with a 3–1 win over the Ontario Hockey League champion London Knights.

It was a huge night for Cochrane’s Ethan Neutens, who scored his first Memorial Cup goal. Acquired from the Kelowna Rockets earlier in the season, Neutens stepped up with the equalizer, lingering low along the goal line to fire home a Tanner Molendyk rebound just over five minutes into the second period.