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Rocky View County is advising residents to prepare for potentially heavy rainfall expected over the coming days. Officials warn that steady downpours could overwhelm drainage systems and quickly flood low-lying areas, increasing the risk of property damage and safety concerns.

Some of these measures are also of value in Cochrane's urban setting.

To help protect homes, farms, and families, the county is recommending a series of practical steps:

• Ensure downspouts are directing water away from buildings.

Baby steps were taken last night in the first meeting between SLS Centre user groups and leaseholders with municipal officials since the Calgary YMCA withdrew its bid to operate the town’s recreation hub.

Kendall Waiting, president of the Cochrane Curling Club, said about 50 people attended the two-hour session, which initially focused on the failed RFP process before shifting to potential next steps.

Waiting said town officials acknowledgement that the RFP process failed and must be rebuilt with transparency, user input, and community trust.

Search teams located a second body Friday following a massive rockfall off a hiking trail in Banff National Park.

“RCMP are notifying their next of kin and no further information is available at this time,” read a statement issued by Mounties and Parks Canada.

A 70-year-old woman from Calgary was first found dead at the site of Thursday's rock slide at Bow Glacier Falls, north of Lake Louise.

Three others were taken to hospital and were reported in stable condition.

Two people are dead following a rock slide in Banff National Park, RCMP have confirmed.

The first victim, a 70-year-old woman from Calgary, was found at the scene Thursday.

A second body was recovered this morning, according to a joint statement from RCMP and Parks Canada.

Three other hikers injured in the incident were airlifted to hospital and have since been upgraded to stable condition.

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Seven athletes from the Cochrane Water Ninjas—five team members and two alternates—have been selected to represent Canada at the 2025 Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) Commonwealth Lifesaving Championships in Swansea, Wales, July 10 to 13.

Jack Dunse and Isaac Thibodeau have been named to the men’s open national team. Oliver Johnson and Caebri Smith will compete on the men’s development team, while Danica Fisher joins the women’s development team. Rylee Bashow and Corbin Gilbert have been selected as alternates.

The Town of Cochrane has lifted all fire restrictions as of 9 a.m. today.

Fire officials say weather conditions have improved enough to remove the restrictions, which were put in place during drier conditions.

A rainfall warning is in effect for Cochrane and west Rocky View County, with 40 to 80 millimetres of rain expected by Saturday evening.

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• Cochrane braces for up to 80 mm of rain

Cochrane could see as much as 80 millimetres of rain before the weekend is over.

The CochraneNow Cup, powered by Cochrane Nissan, has officially been awarded for the first time. 

Tom drafted the Florida Panthers at the start of the NHL Playoffs, and beat out 15 other Cochranites to lift the Cup and collect a cool $1,000.

“I just want to to say that my heart was with the Oilers, but my wallet was with the Panthers.” laughs Tom.

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A new summer cheerleading camp is coming to Cochrane, and it's all about building confidence, creating community, and spreading spirit.

From August 25 to 29, students entering grades 8 through 12 can take part in a week-long cheerleading camp, hosted by the University of Calgary Cheer Team and Bow Valley High School volunteer coach Maya Griscowsky.

Cochrane could see as much as 80 millimetres of rain before the weekend is over. 

A rainfall warning is in effect for Rocky View County near Cochrane, with heavy rain expected to bring between 40 and 80 millimetres by Saturday evening.

Scattered showers today are forecast to develop into more intense rainfall tonight, continuing through much of Saturday before easing by the evening.

Environment Canada is warning that heavy downpours could lead to flash flooding and water pooling on roads. Low-lying areas may also be at risk of localized flooding.

The SLS Centre is hosting its biggest Summer Kickoff yet tomorrow from 5 to 9 p.m.

This free, family-friendly party features everything from a ninja obstacle course to bouncy castles, lawn games, face painting—and even a dunk tank for SLS staff!

Russel Wickert, the recreation programs coordinator at SLS Centre says they will move inside if it is raining.