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The issue of trade and tariffs is on the mind of everyone involved in agriculture.

President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture (CFA), Keith Currie says there was a lot of uneasiness - especially in the agriculture sector -  back in January when President Trump first started talking about tariffs, but then we didn't know exactly what that would involve.  

The Foothills Lions ended the season for the Bow Valley Grizzlies men’s rugby team with a second-half surge on Aug. 23.

It was a reversal of fortune for the Grizz, who dominated the second half of their regular-season meeting and got their hands on the newly established Country Cup.

Now the Lions advance to the Div. 2 semifinals, clutching the coveted trophy.

Blush Studio had more than just a pop of colour in their day when CochraneNow and Cochrane McDonald’s showed up with a McCafé Coffee Break.

The crew swapped brushes for coffee cups, enjoying fresh brews and cookies to start their morning off in style.

They were nominated HERE, and this was attached to the nomination:

"They’re absolute magicians and actually make me love my hair. The whole team is full of energy and always makes the experience fun!"

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This year, municipal candidates in Calgary and Edmonton face a decision they've never had to make: whether to join a political party.

But the choice represents more than the embrace or rejection of a new political system. It's a decision that will affect the flow of money into their campaigns.

The Cochrane Settlement Community Association, better known to many as East Cochrane, is finalizing details for a candidates’ debate.

Judy Stewart, of the organizing committee, says they want to spread the word early so candidates can keep it in mind when planning their campaigns.

“We hold one every election, and we draw a large crowd,” said Stewart, herself a former Cochrane mayor. “People seem to enjoy the opportunity it provides them to get to know the candidates.”

Wazin Îchinabi Ti, also known as the House of Oneness, has been named the 2025 Cochrane Labour Day Parade Marshal.

The non-profit is being recognized for its work in reconciliation, wellness, and building connections among Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities.

“We are very happy to announce the House of Oneness in recognition of all the work they do to bridge communities and understanding,” says Marina Chabbert, chair of the Cochrane and Area Events Society (CAES). “They are always trying to bring us together, which is such an important effort.”

Manitoba Agriculture warns of poor water quality risk for livestock during dry summer

Manitoba livestock producers are being advised to closely monitor water quality for their animals as dry summer conditions can concentrate harmful substances in watering sources.

Families in Cochrane can once again cool off at the Spray Park at the SLS Centre.

The park officially reopened Tuesday morning after being closed for maintenance Monday afternoon.

The popular summer spot is back just in time, with temperatures continuing to hover around 30C.

The farmland market in Saskatchewan may be tilting toward the buyer.

It’s not there yet because sellers still have the upper hand, but real estate agents in the province say more land may soon come up for sale, thus tipping the scales in favour of buyers.

As of August 2025, 265 farmland properties were posted on the MLS system in Saskatchewan. That’s down drastically from 2020, when the number of farms for sale was close to 500.

Meet Mackay and Bundaberg, two kittens with names as fun as their personalities. These five-month-old cuties are ready to find their forever homes.

“They came into the shelter not being socialized,” says Robyn Roy, communications coordinator with the Humane Society. “They were strays for the first chunk of their lives, but we’ve worked on their socialization and now they’re ready for adoption.”