Cochrane

A group of local 55+ hockey players has once again come through for the Cochrane Food Bank -- and this time, they’ve stepped up their game.

This week, the team donated a generous $870, with a big assist from the Canadian Brewhouse.

The players participate in a team program at the Canadian Brewhouse, where they receive the occasional free meal for their patronage. Instead, they chose to pay it forward-- each contributing $20 to help support the food bank.

RCMP are investigating a recent theft that targeted a local small business in downtown Cochrane.

Several promotional lawn signs belonging to Horse Creek Candy, Gifts & Chocolate Shoppe were stolen on Saturday, April 5, leaving shop owner Cherie Hill frustrated and seeking answers.

According to Hill, surveillance images and video footage clearly captured the suspect taking the signs and discarding them, and all materials have been passed along to Mounties for investigation.

The Town of Cochrane is closing the northside crosswalk at the intersection of Highway 22 and Glenbow Drive/Quigley Drive starting Monday, April 14.

“This change prioritizes pedestrian safety to help keep everyone safe when crossing HWY 22,” said the Town in a Facebook post Friday.

Pedestrians who normally use the northside will be detoured to the south side of the intersection.

Drivers and pedestrians should prepare for changes to the signal system.

“Pedestrians at south crosswalk will receive an advanced walk signal,” noted the Town.

Cochrane RCMP played a key role in the arrest of two suspects following a vehicle theft and dangerous police pursuit that began in Canmore and ended in Calgary.

The incident started around 11 p.m. on April 7, when Canmore RCMP responded to a report of mischief and theft from a vehicle in an underground parking garage. Officers located a suspect vehicle, which fled from police.

Cochrane High School's music instructor has been named the Rocky View Schools' nominee for the 2025 Edwin Parr Teacher Award.

Conner Benson, who is in his first year of teaching at the school, was selected by the RVS board of trustees for his outstanding contributions to the school’s fine arts program and broader community. Benson serves as the school’s music director, leading both instrumental and choral programs, and played a key role in this year’s musical production.

After selling more than 130 bikes at last year’s inaugural event, organizers of the Bike Cochrane's Bike Swap say they’re already seeing a surge in registrations and are expecting their biggest turnout yet.

The second annual event is being held on Saturday, Apr. 26 at lower barn of the Cochrane and District Agricultural Society.

Bikes at last year’s swap ranged from $20 to $8,000, offering something for every rider—from kids’ bikes and cruisers to high-end road, gravel, fat, and mountain bikes.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Thursday he would pass tougher laws to stop people from being harassed at their places of worship, part of a suite of crime and justice measures he unveiled at a campaign stop in southern Ontario.

The promise comes after more than a year of reports of rising hate targeting Jews and Muslims in Canada following the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel in 2023, and the war in Gaza.

The Manitoba Crop Alliance has a new leader at the helm as Jonathan Hodson recently stepped into the role of board chair. Farming near Lenore in western Manitoba, Hodson brings years of experience to the position and a deep understanding of the organization, having been involved since its formation five years ago. 

Hodson has served in various roles over the years, including most recently as vice-chair. Before the formation of the MCA, he was a director with the Manitoba Corn Growers Association, one of the organizations that merged to form the alliance. 

As Alberta heads into the heart of wildfire season, the province is committing almost $1 million to upgrade its early-warning systems.

Forestry Minister Todd Loewen says $900,000 is being allocated to upgrade and expand its network of 150 weather stations.

These stations monitor environmental conditions, like temperature, humidity, wind and moisture, in real time to help fire crews know where they will be needed when the weather gets hot and dry.

Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi says the government's proposed bill to wipe out municipal councils' codes of conduct could create a free-for-all of delinquency and grift. 

"This bill is an affront to local voters. It basically says to local voters, ‘We don't trust you,’" Nenshi told reporters at the legislature Wednesday.

Municipal Affairs Minister Ric McIver proposed the bill in the house Tuesday. He said the change had to be made because codes of conduct were being weaponized to silence dissent on municipal councils.