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Stunt coordinators Steven and Leslie McMichael have been shortlisted for a Canadian Screen Award for their work on Wynonna Earp: Vengeance.

The Cochrane-area couple has extensive careers in film and TV, with many projects shot in Alberta. They don't always get to work together, making this joint nomination for Canada’s premier film, television, and digital awards particularly special.

Canmore RCMP are responding to a motor vehicle collision on Hwy. 1 west of Canmore. 

According to the Town of Banff, a transport truck is blocking the road. 

The eastbound lane is currently closed to traffic and motorists are being turned around at the Banff gates. 

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area at this time. 

The Alberta government has introduced temporary measures allowing military reservists to deploy for the G7 Leaders' Summit in Kananaskis Country this June.

Alberta Jobs Minister Matt Jones says reservists will be granted job-protected leave, ensuring they can keep their civilian jobs while supporting the summit.

"They brought to my attention that reservists would not be covered under reservist leave to participate, so we made a regulatory change," said Jones.

Last month, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency or CFIA officially declared a herd of cattle infected with bovine tuberculosis or bovine TB. An investigation spanning back six years has taken place, tracking the movements of the herd to limit the spread of bovine TB. Dr. Stacey Vos, veterinarian and Animal Health Regional Veterinary Officer with the CFIA, talks about the case itself, and the risks associated with bovine TB. 

For the second day in a row, Liberal Leader Mark Carney has been pulled away from campaigning to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs. 

Carney, in his role as prime minister, will meet virtually with Canada's premiers today to discuss the country's response to Trump's latest duties.

The president signed an executive order earlier this week to implement 25 per cent levies on all automobile and auto part imports — his latest move to upend global trade through a massive tariff agenda that pushed some automakers' stock prices down on Thursday.

Freezing rain in the region has made driving conditions treacherous along Highway 22 north of Cochrane. 

Cochrane RCMP are urging motorists to stay off the highway until conditions improve.

Cochrane RCMP are advising that Hwy 22 from Cochrane to Sundre is in very poor condition. Motorists should postpone travels until conditions improve. (8:06pm) #ABRoads

Alberta's government is putting $19 million toward municipal flood and drought prevention projects as part of its new budget.

Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz says eight municipalities as well as two Indigenous communities are to receive the grant funding.

She says the money will help build a new berm along the Bow River at Siksika First Nation and a retaining wall to protect the Slave Lake Airport.

Calgary is also to receive funding to improve a storm water ditch that connects the city to the nearby hamlet of Langdon.

The Cochrane RancheHouse Theatre was packed for six directorial projects of Bow Valley High performing arts students.

Instructor Adrienne Fossheim says each scene was five to 10 minutes in length and ranged from drama to comedy to even horror with a little fake blood. It includes some completely original works.

"Each student gets the opportunity to choose a show that they're passionate about, and they actually have that idea and they see it all the way through. They create the vision of that show, the script, the casting, and they create the entire show with the actors."

Spring Farmers' Market - Saturday, March 29th 

Visit the Cochrane Spring Farmers' Market 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Spray Lake Sawmills Centre

Cochrane Cowboys Invitational Wrestling Tournament - Saturday, March 29th

Attend the Cochrane Cowboys Invitational with weigh-ins starting at 7:30 AM and matches beginning at 9:00 AM at the SLS Centre

Bike Cochrane Film Fest & Silent Auction - Friday, March 28th

The Drumheller & District Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that the World’s Largest Dinosaur attraction, affectionately known as Tyra, will close at the end of its current lease in December 2029. Along with Tyra, the gift shop and visitor information centre will also shut down, marking the end of a chapter in Drumheller’s history. While the news is bittersweet, it serves as a reminder of how iconic this structure has been in shaping the town’s tourism and culture. 

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