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A new trial is set to begin Monday for the five members of Canada’s world junior hockey team, including Cochrane's Dillon Dubé, who are accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a hotel room in 2018.

Yesterday, Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia declared a mistrial in the case, which had only just begun on April 22. Reasons for the mistrial are subject to a publication ban.

A new jury was immediately selected from 200 potential jurors after the mistrial was declared. All five accused have pleaded not guilty for a second time.

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Federal party leaders hit the hustings Friday with election day fast approaching, as Mark Carney of the Liberals focused on U.S. tariff threats in a steel town and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre campaigned on his anti-crime platform in Saskatoon.

Canadians cast ballots to choose their next government on Monday.

The Liberals are widely seen to be leading in the polls, with the Conservatives in second place and the Bloc Québécois, NDP and Greens trailing behind.

Canadians scattered among the tens of thousands in and around St. Peter's Square for the funeral of Pope Francis described the ceremony as profoundly beautiful. 

While dignitaries such as Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon were seated near the front of the square, members of the general public were positioned farther back or gathered in the streets of Rome to watch on large screens.

Falguni Debnath says being at the back of the square didn't dampen the effect of the familiar ritual.

Sam McCulloch’s passion for hockey started right here in Cochrane — and now it continues as she takes the helm as head coach of the community’s first-ever U13 AA female hockey team.

“From the ranch in Dogpound to the international stage, Sam has lived and breathed hockey her entire life — and now brings that passion to launch female AA hockey in Cochrane,” said the Cochrane Minor Hockey Association (CMHA) in announcing her appointment.

The CobraCats hit the road to Calgary this weekend for the Icebreaker, the annual high school rugby tournament hosted by the Irish Athletics Club.

It’s a marquee early-season event, drawing top squads from around the Calgary region.

The CobraCats head into the tourney after a mixed bag in their home openers against the West Island College Wolves.

The girls dominated with a commanding 53-7 win, while the boys came up short in a tighter 24-7 loss.

In February, Sarah Leete captivated a crowd at the Seniors on the Bow with her alphabetical journey through the Northwest Passage to Greenland.

By popular demand, the presentation will be held again on April 30 at the Cochrane Municipal Library.

Some of the insights she's sharing have now become part of the news cycle.

The Day My Son Became Freddy Fazbear at Calgary Expo (and I Survived to Tell the Tale)

Ah, Calgary Expo. A magical land where comic books, cosplay, and sheer nerdy joy collide—and this year, I brought my 8-year-old son, armed with nothing but his homemade cardboard Freddy Fazbear costume and enough Five Nights at Freddy’s trivia to make grown adults question their life choices.

The Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge in Cochrane will be glowing yellow and blue today in honour of Lights on After School, a province-wide initiative recognizing the value of before- and after-school programs for children and youth.

The annual event shines a spotlight on the crucial role out-of-school programming plays in supporting families and communities.

From social skill development to healthy lifestyle habits and continued learning opportunities, these programs provide safe, structured environments during the critical hours outside of school.

There's no greater display of community giving than that of the Cochrane Activettes.

Yesterday, the 52-member women's service organization donated $75,000 to 22 community organizations through its Ways and Means Committee at a drop-in event.

"We're so honored to be able to help them out with their funding," says Activettes president Sue Lunnin, who praises the many who made it possible. "We are donating $75,000 through our Ways and Means--it's very extensive."

Nearly 26,000 people in the Airdrie-Cochrane riding cast their ballots early ahead of Monday’s federal election.

Elections Canada reports that 25,833 voters took advantage of advance polls in the riding, part of a record-setting 7.3 million Canadians who voted early between April 18 and 21.

More than 270,000 Calgarians also turned out during the advance voting period.

These figures are still preliminary, according to Elections Canada.