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The Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that the World’s Largest Dinosaur attraction, affectionately known as Tyra, will close at the end of its current lease in December 2029. Along with Tyra, the gift shop and visitor information centre will also shut down, marking the end of a chapter in Drumheller’s history. While the news is bittersweet, it serves as a reminder of how iconic this structure has been in shaping the town’s tourism and culture. 

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The Cochrane Public Library is gearing up for its second annual Edible Book Day, and it promises to be a fun and creative event for all ages.

Participants are invited to create edible works of art inspired by their favourite books, characters, or covers, with three exciting categories to enter this year: Kids Cake Creations, Family Fun, and the new Storybook Stars Through Time category, celebrating the library's 75th anniversary.

Chewbacca the therapy dog, known to many simply as Chewy, has been a pillar of comfort and joy in the community for years.

Chewy is well known for helping children at Bearspaw School and Fireside School feel safe and supported. His gentle nature and ability to bring calm to any room made him a favourite among students and teachers alike.

Conservative Blake Richards is filing his nomination today at the Airdrie office for Elections Canada for his sixth federal election.

He was first elected in 2008 in what was then the Wild Rose riding. He's seeking re-election in what has become the Airdrie-Cochrane riding. Throughout his tenure, he has represented Cochrane in the House of Commons.

Most recently, he served as Conservative shadow minister for Veterans Affairs.

The puck drops at 10 a.m. today (Mar. 27) for the first game of the Yelnats Cup, a unique and celebrated tournament that attracts U18 hockey teams from across Western Canada.

Yelnats, Stanley spelled backward, marks the end of the minor hockey season by giving U18 players a chance to enjoy their final minor hockey games. For some families, it's a teary, sentimental weekend as they watch their children end what has been a huge part of their lives for over a decade.

Cochrane gardeners, both seasoned and beginners, are invited to the 2025 Cochrane & Area Gardening Expo.

Happening on Sunday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Cochrane Lions Event Centre, this annual event combines a gardening market and expert speakers with a focus on food sustainability.

Organizer Mark Denton explains that this year’s theme emphasizes small-space gardening, gardening on a budget, and preserving the harvest.

Canadian police patrolling corners of the dark web are well aware of the commonly nefarious ways criminals exploit artificial intelligence. 

There's deepfake pornography. Voice impersonation. Romance scams that turn into financial fraud.

But recently there's been a new twist — criminals offering to "jailbreak" the very algorithms that form the architecture of AI's large language models, or LLMs, tearing down their safeguards so they can be retasked for criminal purposes.

Call it tech support for cybercriminals.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney is back in Ottawa today to deal with the fallout of new auto tariffs announced by U.S. President Donald Trump. 

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Carney said he was suspending his campaign plans for the day and would return to Ottawa to hold a meeting of the Canada-U.S. cabinet committee.

It's unclear when Carney will be back on the road to continue campaigning. 

Airdrie-Cochrane NDP candidate Sarah Zagoda wants to bring fresh leadership and integrity to federal politics.

The longtime Airdrie resident, mother of three, has 20 years of experience in the technology sector and works as a school technologist at Airdrie’s largest high school.

She ran for the NDP against Conservative Blake Richards in the 2021 election. She has since served as CEO of the federal Banff-Airdrie NDP and is president of the provincial Airdrie-East NDP.

Sean Secord, the Liberal candidate for the Airdrie-Cochrane riding, is eager to engage with residents to understand their concerns and share his passion for serving the community.

A two-year Cochrane resident, the 52-year-old brings deep-rooted family connections to Airdrie and other Alberta communities, positioning him to effectively represent local interests.​

He advocates for a comprehensive review and modernization of Canada's healthcare system and the Canada Health Act.