Cochrane

Morning show host Eric Ruttle has quite the imagination. Here are some of the best April Fools' Jokes that we fell for in Cochrane. 

None of the following NEWS stories are real. 

Our petition to relocate Tyra, the world’s largest T-Rex, to Cochrane has sparked conversation and curiosity, garnering almost 350 signatures. 

While many are excited about the idea of bringing this iconic attraction to our town, Cochrane Mayor Jeff Genung has weighed in with his perspective. 

"I don't know, out of all the priorities that are coming across my desk right now, I think I would be run out of town if I made a dinosaur one of them." 

You can listen to the full interview with Mayor Genung below. 

A volunteer-driven website called Improve Cochrane Development has been created by a Cochrane resident to increase awareness of proposed major developments and encourage public input.

Neil Egsgard, who lives in the Riversong neighbourhood, is among those actively advocating for improvements to proposed developments—particularly in that area—and has seen positive results.

He says volunteers knocking on doors discovered that few residents were aware of the proposed developments.

The Zero Gravity Skate Park is set to reopen this week, as long as the weather plays nice.

The Town of Cochrane announced tomorrow (April 1) as the reopen date, but a heavy snowfall over the weekend could push it to later this week.

The park, set against the scenic Bow River valley, is a favourite spot for Cochrane's skate community. 

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The Cochrane Public Library is in the middle of its Grow a Reader Campaign, a fundraising initiative aimed at supporting library programming and events. Running until April 6, the campaign is part of Library Giving Day, a national movement celebrating the essential role libraries play in communities.

“This year, we’re raising money that will go directly toward library programs,” said Carmen Erison, Program and Engagement Manager at the Cochrane Public Library.

This is your chance to experience an incredible showcase of talented animals, exciting demonstrations, and over 60 unique vendors at Spruce Meadows PetFest! 

91.5FM CochraneNow wants to send you there for free, you can win a pair of tickets by entering HERE.

Each winner also gets a $50 food voucher, limited edition 50th Anniversary Spruce Meadows swag, and a Spruce Meadows dog bandana!

Cochrane and the surrounding region saw steady snowfall over the weekend, with totals ranging from 5 to 15 centimetres.

Meteorologist Stephen Berg with Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed the accumulation, noting that similar amounts were recorded in Calgary and Bragg Creek.

"March is actually the snowiest month in Alberta, so it's not an uncommon feature," said Berg, emphasizing that this type of snowfall is typical for the season.

With a federal election looming, Grain Growers of Canada (GGC) is launching Vote for Grain, a national campaign to engage grain farmers in the federal election and ensure their voices are heard.

This is the meeting to attend if you want to know about the state of the watershed in the greater Cochrane area.

For the first time, the Bighill Creek Preservation Society (BCPS) has prepared a comprehensive State of the Watershed report informed by current and extensive data on watersheds in the area, including Jumpingpound, Waiparous, and Ghost.

It's being presented on Apr. 12 as part of the society's annual general meeting at the Seniors on the Bow, upstairs in the SLS Centre.

A representative for the Canadian Red Cross says the situation on the ground in Myanmar is "still very dire and tragic" days after a massive earthquake that has killed more than 1,700 people.

Canadian Red Cross operations lead Chiran Livera said teams of staff and volunteers made up of both international and local Red Cross workers were in Myanmar when the quake hit on Friday, and they have been able to distribute help, including water and shelter kits, from warehouses stationed around the country.