Cochrane

Signs say Manitoba’s wild pigs aren’t headed for a population boom, says Wayne Lees, co-ordinator for Squeal on Pigs Manitoba.

“We’ve always heard that, you know, these pigs are going to explode in population,” Lees said. “Our field experience didn’t really support that, so we wanted to start challenging some of these assumptions.”

WHY IT MATTERS: A study from Squeal on Pigs Manitoba appears to show a slower population growth of wild pigs in Manitoba than originally expected.

Pierre Poilievre is defending the Conservative campaign platform's heavy reliance on economic growth in a period of deep uncertainty, while the NDP and Liberals spar over cost-cutting.

The Conservative leader was campaigning in Hamilton, Ont., on Wednesday, with just days to go before the federal vote on Monday and a day after he released the party's costed campaign platform.

Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie says it’s critical to rely on independent parties such as the RCMP and the Auditor General to get to the bottom of the Alberta Health Services (AHS) procurement investigation.

In his first letter to constituents since being ousted from the UUCP caucus, Guthrie announced his intention to continue serving as an independent MLA and vowed to hold the government to account.

Cochrane's vibrant Ukrainian community held its first-ever Ukrainian Orthodox Easter service on April 19 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church, lead by Father Vasyl Hnativ, of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Sobor.

The 2025 Agricultural Water Management Fund is now accepting applications. This fund aims to support agricultural producers and local governments in developing effective water management projects.

Naomi Paley, Manager of Drainage Extension at the Water Security Agency, explains that qualified applicants can receive up to $95,000 per project through a cost-sharing approach across three funding streams:

Local courts, fields and ball diamonds will open for spring and summer action on April 25, depending on weather conditions.

The Town of Cochrane says tennis and pickleball courts will be ready for community use at several popular locations.

William Camden Park in Glenbow will offer two tennis courts, while Quigley Courts in East End features four pickleball courts and two tennis courts.

Over a dozen sports fields and ball diamonds will also be open for casual play across town.

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Let me set the scene. I turned 44 last year—an age that feels like you're just getting good at life but also wondering why your knees sound like Rice Krispies when you get out of bed.

Most people talk about midlife crises like they’re some kind of cautionary tale—suddenly quitting your job to "find yourself," buying a motorcycle you don’t know how to ride, or running off to Bali with someone named Chad who sells crystals at farmer's markets.

Cochranites are in for a celestial treat this Friday morning. A rare planetary alignment will create a "smiley face" in the eastern sky just before sunrise.

On April 25, around 5:30 a.m, Venus, Saturn, and a thin crescent moon will form a triangular pattern resembling a sideways smiley face.

Venus will shine brightly above the horizon, with Saturn appearing slightly lower and to the left. The crescent moon will sit below them, forming the "smile." 

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Public engagement on the early stages of developing Rocky View County’s Aggregate Resource Plan (ARP) has highlighted three key areas of concern: locational criteria, site monitoring and enforcement, and third-party technical reviews.

There are two major reasons why those planning to participate in Bike Cochrane's bike swap on Saturday, April 26, should act now.

Today is the deadline to preregister bikes for sale at the now-annual event. It will be held at the lower barn of the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., with bike intake taking place between 9 and 10 a.m.