Cochrane

It's never really spring in Cochrane until TC & Company hit the stage at the Lions Spring Barn Dance.

Tickets are now available for the Mar. 29 barn dance that is anticipated Cochrane night out for adults.

Lions president Chris Connon says TC and his gang are back by popular demand and never fail to please the crowd and keep them kicking up their heels.

The Cochrane Water Ninjas delivered an exceptional performance at the Max Bell Lifesaving Sport Competition in Lethbridge, Mar. 8 - 9, achieving remarkable personal bests and setting multiple records.

The team, consisting of 51 dedicated swimmers, demonstrated outstanding skill and determination, with athletes surpassing their previous bests by fractions of a second to over 20 seconds.

Adding to their success, the Water Ninjas claimed an impressive nine out of 10 provincial records in the older age group category.

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Tuesday that Ottawa will expand the Canadian Armed Forces’ presence in the Arctic and turn to Australia's over-the-horizon radar tech to monitor threats from adversaries such as China and Russia.

Carney also pledged $253 million in new funding for Indigenous reconciliation initiatives in the North.

They include $94 million to upgrade power plants in Nunavut and $20 million for a hydroelectricity project to help move northerners off diesel.

Prime Minister Mark Carney says United States President Donald Trump will have to stop his "disrespectful" comments about Canada before the two countries can have comprehensive bilateral conversations about trade and security.

"We've called out those comments. They're disrespectful, they're not helpful, and they need to stop," Carney said in response to a question regarding Trump's repeated remarks about Canada becoming the 51st state. 

"They will have to stop before we sit down and have a conversation about our broader partnership with the United States."

As the snow continues to melt across the prairies, farmers are gearing up for the busy seeding season. According to Ian Epp, agronomy specialist with the Canola Council of Canada, moisture levels across much of the region appear sufficient for crop germination. 

"It looks to me like we've had enough moisture throughout winter. Obviously, we always need more during the summer season, but there's enough out there to get us up and going. Some areas are better than others but in general things look pretty good heading into spring.” 

According to the latest update by Rocky View Schools (RVS), the expansion and modernization of the Bow Valley High School is on pace to enter phase 2 early next month, which includes the construction of the new learning commons and courtyard.

The demolition of the existing gym, originally planned for late 2025, will now take place in July.

All three Cochrane Kodaks youth basketball teams competing in the Alberta Basketball Youth Provincials have returned with medals to cap off their highly successful seasons.

Hot off of winning their respective Calgary Div. 3 titles, the U13 girls and U13 boys teams both struck gold. The U15 girls Div. 3 team came home with bronze.

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.

Tyler J Ashton, a cyclist from British Columbia on an incredible cross-country journey, has made a stop in Cochrane on his ride across Canada.

His mission is more than just a challenge, it's a testament to perseverance and raising awareness for ankylosing spondylitis (AS), a spinal disease he was diagnosed with three years ago.

Despite the challenges of his diagnosis, which include inflammation and the potential for spinal fusion, Ashton has turned his journey into a way to inspire others.

In the heart of Cochrane’s Sunset Ridge community stands a home unlike any other, a home built with purpose, generosity, and an unwavering commitment to helping children in need. Homes For Hope, an initiative inspired by Sam and Suzanne Iaquinta with Castellano Homes, is more than just a custom-built $1.35 million home- it’s a beacon of hope for families who rely on the lifesaving services of the Alberta Children’s Hospital and the Stollery Children’s Hospital.