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Cochranites are seeing signs of the impact of the elimination of the consumer carbon tax, which took effect today.

Gas prices had been hovering north of $1.50 per litre before dropping overnight to as low as $1.31.3 per litre for regular gas at some Cochrane stations. Others are expected to follow.

The elimination of the consumer carbon tax translates to savings of about 17.6 cents per litre.

For a standard 50-litre tank, consumers will save about $8.80 per fill-up.

Get ready to two-step your way into puppy love because Garth Brooks is here to steal the show as this week's Adorable Adoptable!

This little superstar is part of the Country Crooners litter,, named after country music legends. His siblings include Faith, Shania, and a few other chart-topping cuties. At just two months old, they’re all ready to find their forever homes.

As bears wake up from their winter slumber, residents are urged to take steps to prevent human-wildlife conflicts by managing potential attractants around their homes.

One of the most common issues is bird feeders. Officials recommend bringing them indoors or hanging them out of reach, as well as cleaning up any spilled seed. It’s also best to avoid filling feeders during dawn and dusk, when bears are most active.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) has officially opened registration for its 2025 high school summer school program, offering students in Grades 10-12 the opportunity to earn extra credits during the summer months.

Registration runs until June 6, with different deadlines depending on the course type.

Students interested in diploma-level courses must register by May 30, while those enrolling in non-diploma courses have until June 6 at noon to secure their spot.

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A custom saddle fit for royalty has been presented to Lions Rodeo Queen, Lacey Blouin.

Designed to her specifications and tailored to fit the horses she rides, the beautifully crafted saddle was gifted to Lacey at the Lions Club's annual Spring Barn Dance.

Lacey is thrilled to receive the saddle as a thank you for the hundreds of hours of volunteering as an official ambassador of the Cochrane Lions Club and for the community.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney promised Monday to get the federal government back into the business of home building, while Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives pitched a national energy corridor to fast-track approval of key infrastructure.

The New Democrats rolled out their own national project — a promise to help retrofit 3.3 million homes and pay for it by cutting supports for big oil and gas companies. 

Manitoba farmer Tyler Fulton is the new President of the Canadian Cattle Association. The Birtle area cattle producer moved into the role during the organization's recent annual meeting in Ottawa.

"Well, I'm excited," shared Fulton. "I'm a little tentative just given the political environment and the geopolitical environment and the reliance on trade. Overall, I feel well prepared, well supported, and so in that sense I'm excited to take on the challenge, and do my best to just represent cattle producers across the country with all the sectors covered off."

“I called for my dad, and he came and looked, and it was like a scene out of a horror movie.” 

This is what Cohen Hildebrand said of the day his recovery from a routine tonsil and adenoid surgery suddenly went awry in the most unpredictable way. 

It’s a sequence of events etched into not only his memory, but also his family's.  

32 teams, 600 players, parents, friends, and fans—there’s no finer way to finish years in minor hockey than the Yelnats Cup.

The uniquely Cochrane U18 tournament has wrapped up for the 23rd time, once again earning plenty of praise for Cochrane Minor Hockey.

"It was amazing," says coordinator Angela Sellwood. "There were a lot of compliments; lots of teams want to come back next year. Every year, it's the same—they talk about how they've never seen a tournament that’s so amazing and does such a great job honoring the graduates."