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A 41-year-old man from Mînî Thnî has been charged after RCMP seized multiple firearms and prohibited weapons following a disturbance on the Stoney Nakoda First Nation last week.

Cochrane RCMP say they were called to a residence on Aug. 22 after witnesses reported windows being smashed and a man armed with a gun.

Officers say the suspect fled before police arrived, but was located a short time later during a traffic stop and arrested without incident.

A record was set at the opening blind draw of the three-day Shoot on the Bow, held Aug. 22–24, as the event continues to attract a who’s who of Alberta’s darts community.

Tournament chair Ellison Smith said the women’s entries nearly doubled this year, while 60 men competed—12 more than last year.

Among them were some of the sport’s biggest names: Robbie Mills, ranked No. 1 in Alberta and No. 4 in Canada; Clint Clarkson, Canada’s top-ranked player and No. 3 in Alberta; Mike Dwyer, Alberta’s No. 2; and Brenda Moreau, Alberta’s top-ranked women’s player.

Five cyclists are continuing their 1,800-kilometre trek from the U.S. border to the Northwest Territories to raise awareness and support for Alberta’s volunteer search and rescue teams.

Today, the riders are tackling steep climbs en route to Hinton. Andy Potton, SAR operations manager and a member of Cochrane SAR, is driving the chase vehicle and is currently out of regular communications while navigating the mountain elevations. He was last reported following the last rider up a massive hill this afternoon.

The issue of trade and tariffs is on the mind of everyone involved in agriculture.

President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), Keith Currie says there was a lot of uneasiness - especially in the agriculture sector -  back in January when President Trump first started talking about tariffs, but then we didn't know exactly what that would involve.  

The Foothills Lions ended the season for the Bow Valley Grizzlies men’s rugby team with a second-half surge on Aug. 23.

It was a reversal of fortune for the Grizz, who dominated the second half of their regular-season meeting and got their hands on the newly established Country Cup.

Now the Lions advance to the Div. 2 semifinals, clutching the coveted trophy.

Blush Studio had more than just a pop of colour in their day when CochraneNow and Cochrane McDonald’s showed up with a McCafé Coffee Break.

The crew swapped brushes for coffee cups, enjoying fresh brews and cookies to start their morning off in style.

They were nominated HERE, and this was attached to the nomination:

"They’re absolute magicians and actually make me love my hair. The whole team is full of energy and always makes the experience fun!"

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This year, municipal candidates in Calgary and Edmonton face a decision they've never had to make: whether to join a political party.

But the choice represents more than the embrace or rejection of a new political system. It's a decision that will affect the flow of money into their campaigns.

The Cochrane Settlement Community Association, better known to many as East Cochrane, is finalizing details for a candidates’ debate.

Judy Stewart, of the organizing committee, says they want to spread the word early so candidates can keep it in mind when planning their campaigns.

“We hold one every election, and we draw a large crowd,” said Stewart, herself a former Cochrane mayor. “People seem to enjoy the opportunity it provides them to get to know the candidates.”

Wazin Îchinabi Ti, also known as the House of Oneness, has been named the 2025 Cochrane Labour Day Parade Marshal.

The non-profit is being recognized for its work in reconciliation, wellness, and building connections among Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

“We are very happy to announce the House of Oneness in recognition of all the work they do to bridge communities and understanding,” says Marina Chabbert, chair of the Cochrane and Area Events Society (CAES). “They are always trying to bring us together, which is such an important effort.”

Manitoba Agriculture warns of poor water quality risk for livestock during dry summer

Manitoba livestock producers are being advised to closely monitor water quality for their animals as dry summer conditions can concentrate harmful substances in watering sources.