Cochrane

Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi says Peter Guthrie's letter to constituents is a telltale of the high level of unethical behaviour and incompetence within the Alberta government

In a statement issued Tuesday afternoon, Nenshi said Guthrie is right to call for an immediate public judicial inquiry into what he called the CorruptCare scandal.

Adults won’t be the only ones casting ballots in Monday’s federal election.

Students from 11 schools in Cochrane, and many others in the surrounding area, will be taking part in Student Vote, a nationwide program that brings democracy to life in the classroom.

Seed treatments can play an important role against disease, helping to give the newly emerging crop a better start.

Dr. Kelly Turkington, a plant pathologist at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Lacombe says seed treatments can effectively control seed-borne diseases such as Fusarium, spot blotch pathogens in cereals, and loose smut in barley. 

An upcoming fundraiser in Cochrane has been cancelled.

Organizers of Melodies of Hope, originally scheduled for Saturday, April 26 say the event will no longer go ahead due to low ticket sales, making it financially unfeasible to proceed.

In a statement, the Cochrane Pregnancy Care Centre expressed deep appreciation for the community's support and noted the difficult decision was made with a heavy heart.

All ticket holders will receive automatic refunds, though those who wish to donate the value of their ticket can do so online.

Cochrane’s Ethan Neutens and Kaden McCann will be hitting the ice for the Medicine Hat Tigers in their first taste of a WHL Eastern Conference championship.

The Lethbridge Hurricanes completed a comeback to eliminate the Calgary Hitmen on Tuesday night, setting up a matchup between two long-time Central Division rivals.

The Tigers had been waiting patiently for their next opponent after completing a sweep of the Prince Albert Raiders on Thursday, April 17. 

The best-of-seven series opens Friday night at Co-op Place in Medicine Hat.

As the weather warms up, Cochrane RCMP officers are trading in their cruisers for mountain bikes as part of the Summer Patrol Program, a seasonal initiative that brings police officers into closer contact with the community.

The program officially rolled out this month, with four bikes freshly tuned up at Big Hill Cycle and ready to go.

Cst. Nathan Moore says the patrols provide a more approachable and visible police presence throughout town.

Today, the town launched a campaign to try to distinguish between what portion of property tax notices are for the municipality and what amount is being collected on behalf of the province.

The collection of education property taxes has been a long-burning issue for Alberta municipalities, including Cochrane.

After tax notices hit the mail on May 31, it's not unusual for people to look at the bottom line and shake their fist at the town when they see a huge jump.

However, it’s not always the town’s fault—nor within its control.

Cochrane Food Drive - Saturday, April 26th

Starting at 10 a.m volunteers will be collecting food from Fireside, Bow Meadows, Bow Ridge, Jumping Pound, West Valley, West Terrace, West Pointe, Heartland, Heritage Hills, Montera, Cochrane Lakes, & Harmony. 

Bike Cochrane Bike Swap - Saturday, April 26th

Buy and sell used bikes at the Cochrane Ag Society lower barn. 

Cochrane’s skateboarding community is getting a major boost this summer with the addition of a brand-new skatepark in Fireside.

The project is part of a community enhancement initiative led by the Fireside Homeowners Association and supported by Calbridge Developments, in partnership with Shredz Shop and Newline Skateparks.

Construction is expected to begin in June and wrap up by October.

As spring temperatures settle in, Cochrane residents are reporting several sightings of garter snakes, an annual sign that the season is shifting into full swing.

These small, slender snakes are commonly found throughout Alberta and are especially likely to appear near the Bow River, where they thrive in grassy and wetland environments. While their sudden slithering presence can catch some off guard, garter snakes are completely harmless to humans and play a key role in the local ecosystem.