Cochrane

A couple that has drawn international attention to Cochrane for over five decades has become the 15th recipient of the Order of Cochrane.

On Monday night, Don and Shirley Begg of Studio West Bronze Foundry were recognized by Cochrane town council with the highest honour bestowed by the town.

The Western Dairy Expo wrapped up Saturday in Saskatoon. 

This year's event featured 200 Holstein and about 60 Jersey cows and heifers and was judged by Paul Trapp a product acquisition specialist with Semex USA out of Wisconsin, and his associate judge Jon Larson.

Some of the highlights from the Holstein Show:

Richard Le sent a text to his 16-year-old son on Saturday at about 8 p.m., saying the rest of the family would be leaving the Lapu Lapu Day festival shortly. Instead, Richard, his wife Linh Hoang and their five-year-old daughter Katie were run down moments after the text was sent, Richard's brother, Toan, said Monday.

Police and witnesses have said a black SUV raced down a street lined with food trucks, scattering people in its wake, killing 11 and injuring dozens of others, some of whom remain in hospital in critical or serious condition. 

Multi-species cover crops are proving to be a valuable tool in improving soil health and boosting farm productivity, according to ongoing research led by Dr. Bharat Shrestha at Beaverlodge Research Farm. Dr. Shrestha, the biology study lead in soil health and fertility development, is part of a collaborative project under the Peace River Living Lab initiative, funded by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's Agricultural Climate Solutions - Living Lab program.

The president of the Filipino-Canadian Association of Cochrane Alberta (FCACA) says spreading hostility over the tragic deaths at a Lapu-Lapu Festival in Vancouver on Saturday isn't the answer.

Mila Prout, who has had a long career as a health-care professional, says it’s an extremely sad situation, and we should be praying for all those involved.

Students of St. Timothy High School took to the polling stations this morning to mimic the federal election taking place today.

All 235 students had the opportunity to vote in a climate similar to what electors will experience at polling stations across Cochrane, as part of the nationwide Student Vote program, which brings democracy to life in the classroom.

Canadians cast their votes today in the 2025 federal election.

Polling stations are open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and you will find the results below as they become available.

All data is courtesy Elections Canada. 

A Cochrane man is facing multiple charges after a three-month drug trafficking investigation led to the seizure of a significant amount of fentanyl and several firearms, including a loaded handgun with a 3D-printed receiver.

Jacob Seal, 29, was arrested last week after Calgary Police, with support from their tactical unit, conducted a traffic stop in the Crescent Heights neighbourhood on Wednesday, April 16. Officers seized 22 grams of fentanyl, 18 grams of crack cocaine, and two cellphones from the vehicle.

A peek into the future of Cochrane’s newest national team is coming this weekend.

The Rocky Mountain Rage is inviting Cochranites to come celebrate its first official franchise event, a jersey logo reveal and coaching staff announcement set for May 3 at the Canadian Brewhouse in Cochrane at 3 p.m.

“This is big for Cochrane. We’re trying to keep everything as Cochrane-ish as possible,” says Angie Pighin, a founding committee member of the team.

April 28 marks National Superhero Day—a time when we typically think of capes, masks, and gravity-defying feats. But here in Cochrane, Alberta, we know that not all superheroes wear costumes. Some wear aprons, some haul food boxes, some rescue animals, and others quietly help our neighbors get through tough times. Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the real-life heroes making a difference every single day in our community.