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A fire advisory has been lifted for West Rocky View County, officials announced late yesterday afternoon, citing improved conditions following recent precipitation.

Effective immediately, there are no fire advisories or bans in the western region of the county, and permit burning is once again permitted. However, the fire advisory remains in effect for East Rocky View County, where fire permits will not be issued at this time.

Stoney Nakoda Resort and Casino is calling for cast and crew to take part in a new photo and video campaign capturing “resort offerings, Indigenous culture, and outdoor adventure in the heart of the Rockies.”

The two-day shoot, set for July 2 and 3, will focus on lifestyle, scenic, and hospitality-themed content to promote the resort across digital platforms.

Organizers are looking for a “flexible, creative team” that’s comfortable working on location with a collaborative spirit.

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A safety operation targeting commercial vehicles in the Lake Louise area has led to dozens of enforcement actions and safety concerns being identified, according to the Lake Louise RCMP.

Between May 15 and 17 officers from Lake Louise and Banff RCMP, along with Alberta RCMP Traffic Services, Alberta Sheriffs, Alberta Transportation, and Parks Canada, inspected over 70 commercial vehicles.

Robinson Outreach at RiverCross Ranch (ROARR) is opening its gates to the public for a free Community Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, June 22nd. 

The event will feature a classic pancake breakfast, live music from the Calgary Fiddlers, kids’ activities, and a chance to meet ROARR’s therapy horses and miniature donkeys, Hank and Carol.

Canada's western premiers say they've agreed to identify, plan and develop new economic corridors to connect provincial resources to international markets.

A joint statement issued Thursday says doing so would boost Canada's market access in Asia and Europe while the country fights a trade war with the United States and China.

The union representing about 55,000 Canada Post employees has called for a countrywide halt to overtime work, saying its negotiators will continue to review the latest contract offers from the mail carrier.

The Canadian Union of Postal Workers said late Thursday that members were being told to refuse any work beyond eight hours in a day and 40 hours in a week. 

The University of Saskatchewan’s Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) has secured over $194 million in funding, to be delivered over the next five years. This renewed interprovincial funding commitment from Manitoba, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan has been in place for over 60 years.

Through the agreement, WCVM provides essential veterinary medicine programming, research, and clinical services to meet the needs of each province. Saskatchewan and Manitoba each have 25 student seats, while British Columbia funds 40 seats.

Attention all green thumbs!

The Cochrane and District Horticultural Society is hosting its annual spring sale this Sunday — and if you love gardening, this is one event you won’t want to miss.

The sale runs for just two hours in front of the Cochrane Public Library, 405 Railway St. W., and savvy shoppers tend to arrive early ahead of the 1 p.m. start time.

Plant 2025 is well underway across the prairies and generally ahead of the seasonal averages.

Canada's Outlook for Principal Field Crops came out yesterday.

Some of the highlights for the 2025-26 growing season:

The Glenbow Ranch Park Foundation (GRPF) is seeking a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Town of Cochrane to play a role in shaping the future of Southbow Landing Park.

On May 20, GRPF chair George Paffrath told Cochrane town council the location is ideal for a river gateway into Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park and a future segment of the Trans Canada Trail.