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Today, CochraneNow's Eric and Lauren headed into 5th Avenue Barbershop & Salon to surprise the team with the McCafé Coffee Break!

The staff was nominated here and this was attached to the nomination.

“Great harding working team and great local gem oldest Barbershop of the town”

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In the heart of Cochrane, a unique boutique has blossomed into a beloved local institution.

The Paisley Boutique, now celebrating its 15th year, wasn't born from a lifelong retail ambition, but rather from a simple observation of a community need.

As Kyra, the store's Manager, recounts, "Laurel never planned on running a clothing boutique, but sometimes the best journeys are the unexpected ones.

Canada needs flexible, farmer-driven standards to guide regenerative agriculture, experts say

With producer and policy interest in regenerative agriculture growing across Canada, policymakers and industry leaders are debating how to standardize the concept without undermining its core principles or grassroots appeal.

Questions around standardization and regulation were front and centre during an April 30 webinar hosted by the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute.

Alberta's latest crop report shows seeding of major crops is significantly ahead of historical averages. Manglai, product coordinator with Alberta Financial Services Corporation, who helps compile the report, says seeding is now at 47 per cent, well above the five-year average of 26 per cent and the ten-year average of 29 per cent.

Breaking down the regional analysis, the South region leads with 76 per cent of seeding completed, followed by the Central region at 51 per cent  the Northeast at 37 per cent, the Northwest at 29 per cent, and the Peace region at 27 per cent.

The Manitoba government has announced a $1 million partnership to enhance veterinary care services in northern and remote communities, which will include mobile spay and neuter services. Agriculture Minister Ron Kostitsyn emphasized that this funding is a step in the right direction to ensure every animal receives timely and compassionate care.

This week’s Adorable Adoptables feature is Casper, the friendly cat!

Casper is a three-year-old domestic short white hair who has quickly become a staff favourite at the shelter.

"He's the snuggliest guy," says Robyn Roy, communications coordinator with the Humane Society. "And such a lovely cat."

He’s also incredibly playful and would thrive in a home stocked with toys, especially spring toys.

The first team of the newly formed Cochrane Volleyball Club has set a high benchmark by winning a silver medal in its debut at nationals.

The Cochrane Kodiaks U15 girls’ team played nine matches over three days against teams from Manitoba, Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan.

They defeated the North Shore Stars of B.C. in three sets (25-18, 20-25, 15-5) in the quarterfinals, then beat the Vermilion Rustlers of Saskatchewan in straight sets (25-15, 25-16) in the semifinals to advance to the championship match. A team from Victoria won the final.

A female black bear with cubs swiped at a tent at a backcountry campground along the Lake Minnewanka Trail in Banff National Park over the May long weekend, prompting Parks Canada to issue a bear warning for the area.

The warning was issued Saturday, May 17, and remains in effect until further notice. Officials say the bear has been displaying “bold behaviour” and has been frequently sighted in the area.

Mayor Jeff Genung addressed the YMCA proposal with staff at the Spray Lake Sawmills (SLS) Centre during a meeting last week but was unable to provide much insight into what would happen during the transition if YMCA Calgary were to take over operations of the facility.

“I know this has been difficult. It’s emotional,” he said in his opening remarks. “And when people don’t have all the answers and information, it’s natural to fill in the blanks with assumptions, rumours, and worst-case scenarios.”

The Cochrane Curling Club is calling on the town and Rocky View County to pause or reconsider the request for proposals (RFP) process for the SLS Centre operations to allow for proper community input.

In a letter dated May 14, the club raised major concerns about the lack of consultation with user groups regarding the proposed takeover of the SLS Centre’s operations by YMCA Calgary. The letter was addressed to town and county officials ahead of tonight’s committee-of-the-whole meeting. It originally wasn't going to be released in advance of tonight's meeting.