Cochrane

With summer just around the corner and more children heading outdoors to play, the Alberta RCMP is reminding parents and guardians to have meaningful conversations with their kids about personal safety.

“As the days get longer and the weather warms up, it’s natural for children to want to spend more time outside,” said Cpl. Troy Savinkoff, Alberta RCMP spokesperson. “We want to ensure they have the confidence and knowledge to stay safe while they enjoy their independence.”

Manitoba's latest potato report shows planting in the province is now estimated to be 95 per cent complete. 

Planting has been going very smoothly, with most farms now finished.

Potato and Horticulture Crops Pathologist Vikram Bisht says with planting nearly over, it's now time to take care of cull piles in and around fields and farmyards, as cull piles can be a source of disease inoculum and may harbour Colorado potato beetles and aphids.

Scott Jespersen has been named the acting chair for Alberta Grains. 

Chair Tara Sawyer is taking a leave of absence effective immediately following her appointment by Premier Danielle Smith as the United Conservative Party (UCP) candidate for the Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills by-election. 

Sawyer, a wheat and barley farmer from Acme, Alberta, was elected as Alberta Grains’ inaugural chair in 2023 after the amalgamation of the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commissions.

The training agreement will establish an environment, social and governance program that will be offered to students in Uzbekistan.

Countries across the globe are seeking out Canadian post-secondary institutions for partnerships focused on learning and exchanging knowledge.

Olds College in Olds, Alta., is one of the latest, signing an international training agreement with Uzbekistan April 29 following a memorandum of understanding signed last November.

Parks Canada is asking visitors to Banff National Park to stay on the Johnston Canyon Trail in order to protect an endangered bird.

Off-trail use along the popular hiking route is now strictly prohibited under a new restricted activity order issued by the park superintendent.

Cochrane is set to honour its older residents with a full week of free events and activities as part of Seniors’ Week, running June 2 to 8.

Organized by Cochrane Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) with the help of community partners and sponsors, the celebration will include workshops, health and wellness sessions, entertainment, luncheons, and games, all geared toward residents aged 50 and up.

Drake Meats has announced a significant expansion with the construction of a new federally inspected plant in Saskatoon. This marks the first major expansion for the company, which has been operating out of its original plant in Drake, Saskatchewan.

Cochrane town council is considering further public engagement on YMCA Calgary's proposed takeover of SLS Centre operations before reaching a decision.

Discussing the issue in front of a packed council chambers last night (May 20) for about two hours, the question now appears to be whether that should be a meeting with all stakeholders and user groups or a formal public hearing.

Just announced! Justin Moore is bringing his powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits to the Grey Eagle Resort and Casino this fall.

The Small Town USA singer will take the stage Thursday, Sept. 11 delivering the kind of traditional country show that’s made him a fan favourite for over a decade.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, (May 23) at 8:00 a.m., with prices ranging from $74.99 to $119.99, plus fees.

Want to beat the box office? You can win a pair of tickets before anyone else!

Netflix's teen drama My Life with the Walter Boys has been officially renewed for a third season, set to premiere in 2026. While the first season showcased Cochrane's scenic charm, filming for the second season shifted to other parts of southern Alberta, leaving fans wondering if Cochrane will make a comeback in the upcoming season.

In season one, Cochrane's Glenbow neighbourhood, Historic Downtown, and the Cochrane RancheHouse provided picturesque backdrops that brought the fictional town of Silver Falls, Colorado, to life.