Cochrane

The Canola Council of Canada's 2024 grower survey asked growers to identify the diseases, weeds, and insects posing the greatest economic risk to the crop. Flea beetles topped the list once again, maintaining their position from the 2022 and 2020 surveys.

Looking to make this Mother’s Day unforgettable? Cochrane offers a delightful mix of outdoor adventures and cozy brunch spots that will make Mom feel truly special. Here's a curated guide to spending a memorable day with your mom in Cochrane.

This morning, Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie issued the following statement regarding the threat of a separation vote:

"Albertans now know that Premier Smith intended to use the federal election as a platform to push her own agenda—the threat of a separation vote. Immediately following Carney’s victory, she introduced legislation designed to enable such a vote, coinciding with the launch of a petition by advocates pursuing the same objective.

The public has the opportunity to gain insight into the bold steps being taken for the future of Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park tonight (May 9) at The Links of GlenEagles, 100 Gleneagles Dr.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. in the Terrace Room. The program gets underway at 7 p.m.

A summer camp in southern Alberta is helping teens take their first steps into the world of business.

The Rotary Alberta Youth Entrepreneurship Camp (RAYEC) is a free week-long experience that combines hands-on business education with classic summer camp fun.

Laura McDonald, team lead with Community Futures Centre West says campers will build business plans, receive mentorship from real bankers, and learn finance, marketing and leadership—all while ziplining, wall climbing, and playing paintball.

The Republican Party of Alberta will outline its five-step vision for a stronger, independent Alberta tonight (May 9) at the Cochrane RancheHouse.

The event begins at 6 p.m., with doors opening at 5:30 p.m. Party officials, including leader Cameron Davies, will discuss how and why they want Alberta to separate from Canada. A live Q&A session will follow the presentation.

An original play written and performed by seven Cochrane youth will tackle the complexities of mental health in a free performance this Saturday.

The Masks We Wear takes the stage at the RancheHouse Theatre at 2 p.m. The production is part of Mental Health Awareness Week programming and is presented by Sleeping Giants Theatre in collaboration with FCSS.

Calgary police are warning the public about the release of a high-risk offender now residing in the city.

Corey Manyshots has completed a federal sentence for kidnapping, sexual assault causing bodily harm, robbery, and uttering threats.

The 36-year-old will be closely monitored by the Calgary Police Service High Risk Offender Program and is subject to court-ordered conditions, including electronic monitoring.

Police say the warning is being issued in the interest of public safety and to allow residents to take appropriate precautions.

Cochrane’s Owen Grassick's dream came true after being selected by the Moose Jaw Warriors in yesterday’s WHL Prospects Draft.

The 6-foot-1, 155-pound forward was taken 80th overall in the fourth round of the draft, which began with the first round on May 7.

He was having lunch in his sister's car at school when he refreshed his phone to discover his selection. He got a call a bit later from a Warriors' scout.

“Just pure excitement,” said Grassick. “I’ve wanted to go to Moose Jaw for so many years now. When I found my name beside their logo, I was just ecstatic.”

More than 300 people in Alberta have fallen ill from measles since March and a group of doctors are warning the virus could grow exponentially in the coming weeks.

The Alberta government is reporting 16 new measles cases to bring the province's total count to 313.

The rising number has prompted the association representing Alberta doctors to warn of an outbreak that could quickly reach the thousands.