Cochrane

The idea of Alberta opting out of the Canada Pension Plan isn't moving ahead — at least for now.

Premier Danielle Smith says she won't be putting the creation of a provincial pension plan to a referendum any time soon.

"I'm not seeing that there's an appetite to put it to the people at the moment," Smith told reporters at an unrelated press conference Thursday.

"I have said that I would put it to the people if I saw evidence they wanted to vote on it (but) I'm not seeing that at the moment."

Ready to be swept off your feet (and possibly into a cyclone)? Join Dorothy, Toto, and a trio of delightfully peculiar companions in The Wizard of Oz—a hilariously enchanted take on L. Frank "Please-don’t-call-me-Lyman" Baum’s beloved classic.

It's the opening night of St. Timothy High School's brilliant production of "The Wizard of Oz." The curtain time is 6 p.m.

There are encore performances ob May 5 and 6, both starting at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students.

UPDATE: THE TIME OF THE PROTEST HAS CHANGED TO 12 P.M. TO 1 P.M..

A protest is scheduled to take place outside the Cochrane Provincial Building on Tuesday, May 6 in response to the Alberta government’s decision not to pass along the new federal Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) to recipients of Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped (AISH).

Organizers say the demonstration, set for 12 to 1 p.m. at 217 1st St. W., by Centennial Plaza in the Historic Downtown, will include speeches, music and the distribution of informational materials.

Charlie Mayer, a prominent figure in Canadian agriculture and politics, has passed away at the age of 89. Born in Saskatoon in 1936, Mayer attended the University of Saskatchewan before purchasing a farm in Manitoba in 1965. He grew grain, potatoes, and raised Simmental cattle, becoming active in the Manitoba Beef Growers Association. Mayer played a key role in opposing the introduction of supply management to the beef industry.

The Canadian cattle industry is experiencing unprecedented profitability, with cattle prices reaching all-time highs. Despite this positive outlook, there are significant concerns about the ongoing trade war with the United States and its impact on the industry's stability.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he’s a true Canadian but wouldn’t stop a public vote on separating from the country if it came forward.

Moe says residents are allowed to trigger provincial legislation for a plebiscite on the issue.

He says he does not judge people for having different opinions, but says he supports a united Canada.

Saskatchewan law allows the public to bring forward a petition for a plebiscite as long as 15 per cent of eligible voters sign on.

Opposition NDP Leader Carla Beck says Moe should rule out a vote on separation.

Over the years, certain areas in Canada have seen an increase in wild pig populations. Wayne Lees from Squeal on Pigs Manitoba highlights the difficulty in tracking these animals, especially on foot. "In our experience, finding the pigs is the single hardest thing that we have to do. Our situation in Canada is very, very much different than the US under cold climate conditions. We don't have the large numbers of wild pigs that they experience in warmer climates.

Cochrane motorists are being asked to drive with extra care this Saturday, May 3, as the annual province-wide highway cleanup gets underway.

The campaign runs from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will see more than 12,000 volunteers, including 8,000 children from 4H Clubs, Junior Forest Wardens, and other youth groups, picking up litter along provincial highways.

Participants will be clearly visible in safety vests, and caution posters will be placed near cleanup zones.

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WINNIPEG — Wheat growers in North Dakota have altered how they use fungicides to control fusarium head blight.

Many farmers now apply fungicides later, after flowers first appear on wheat heads, to cut the risk of fusarium damaged kernels (FDK) and reduce levels of deoxynivalenol (DON) in cereals.

Western Canadian farmers should make a similar switch, says a plant pathologist with Agriculture Canada in Alberta.

Right now, some agronomists and grower groups say the ideal fungicide timing starts when 75 per cent of wheat heads are fully emerged.

2025 Chamber of Commerce Annual Trades Show - Saturday & Sunday

Join the Town of Cochrane at the Chamber Tradeshow in the SLS curling rink to connect with Council and staff, learn about Cochrane projects and provide your feedback on important initiatives underway!