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September was a record month for CN when it comes to grain movement in Western Canada.

CN's Vice President of Grain David Przednowek is pleased with the numbers considering they are still working out some of the kinks from the Grain Workers Strike at the Port of Vancouver.

The Seniors For Kids Society has a Masquerade party fundraiser on Saturday. 

There will be live music,  dancing, drinks, and disguises at the Lions Event Centre on October 19th. 

Cochrane McDonald’s and CochraneNow have teamed up to share some great stories and coffee with the McCafe Coffee Break! 

Today, CochraneNow's Eric and Lauren headed into SKN Loft Medical Spa to surprise the entire team with McCafe coffee and cookies to brighten their Tuesday morning.

The chances of a half-percentage point interest rate cut by the Bank of Canada became more likely Tuesday after Statistics Canada reported annual inflation fell to 1.6 per cent in September.

Economist Tu Nguyen of accounting and consultancy firm RSM Canada said she had expected the inflation rate to remain close to the central bank's two per cent target, where it was in August, for a few more months.

"This is one of the instances where I'm happy to be wrong," she said.

A new coming-of-age hockey comedy film is looking for some local players to join the cast in major roles.

A casting call is now open for Indigenous hockey players between the ages of 16 to 25 in the film called ‘Smudge The Blades’

The Alberta production is helmed by director Cody Lightning, known for his work in Marvel’’s Echo and Hey Victor!

Applicants do not need prior acting experience but must be Canadian and have hockey skills.

As temperatures continue to drop and camping season starts to wrap up, the Town of Cochrane has locked in a date for trailers, boats and RV’s to go to sleep.

“It’s that time again to safely relocate your trailers, RVs and boats to a designated seasonal storage area,” reads a post by the Town on Facebook.

“Beginning on November 1, recreational vehicles are no longer permitted for parking on residential driveways.”

Failure to comply with this bylaw may result in a minimum fine of $250.

The search for a nude man spotted at a Kananaskis Country campground many times over the past few months continues.

Mount Kidd RV Park has issued a safety warning after a recent sighting of an unclothed man near the campground. 

This follows multiple sightings of the man since July. 

Canada's decision to expel New Delhi's top envoy and five other diplomats is front-page news in India, as an analyst wonders how other countries will respond.

On Monday, the RCMP warned the public about a rash of crimes including murder, extortion and coercion that the force links to Indian government agents.

The RCMP and other Canadian officials presented evidence to India earlier this past weekend, but they say New Delhi refused to co-operate in police investigations.

Canadians are set to receive carbon pricing rebates Tuesday, as the Liberals defend one of their most embattled policies.

The government says this is the first time all banks will label the payment as the Canada Carbon Rebate, after years of inconsistent and vague phrasing on bank statements.

The quarterly rebate will go to Canadians who filed their income tax while living in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and all four Atlantic provinces.

The payments vary by household size and province, while those in rural areas get a top-up.

Ottawa's decision Monday to expel India's top envoy and five other diplomats is just the latest development in tensions that have simmered for months between the two countries.

Here's a look at what's driving the chill between Canada and India.

Why is India mad at Canada?

India is a staunch opponent to the Khalistan separatist movement, in which some Sikhs advocate for an independent state called Khalistan to be carved out of Indian territory.