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The Cochrane Ringette Association is inviting young athletes to lace up their skates and give ringette a try at its upcoming free Come Try Ringette event.

“This event is a great way for kids to experience ringette in a fun, supportive environment,” says Krista Town, a volunteer with the Cochrane Ringette Association. “They’ll get to meet volunteer coaches, older players, and learn the basics of skating, passing, and gameplay.”

Liberal Leader Mark Carney will try to inject some Canadian symbolism and pride to his election campaign today with a stop in Gander, Nfld.

The town in northeastern Newfoundland famously fed and housed thousands of passengers — most of them Americans — when flights were grounded after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the United States.

Carney's chief opponents, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, will campaign in the seat-rich Greater Toronto Area.

AAFC Researchers at the Lethbridge Research and Development Centre want to turn Canadian agriculture’s value chains into value circles.  

Dr. Emma Stephens and a team of data analysts are taking the most comprehensive look yet at Canada’s entire agriculture and agri-food industry, from the field, to processing and exports, to the end use by consumers.

"What that means is looking for additional value-added opportunities within our agri-food value chain through co-products and current waste byproducts to find additional ag-based resources," she explained.

Cochrane residents, get ready to spread your wings once again, Bird e-scooters are returning to town on April 1 (weather permitting).

According to the Town of Cochrane, the partnership with Bird Canada aims to reduce carbon emissions, ease traffic congestion, and provide an alternative to those who want to skip the car for a more sustainable way to get around. 

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Canadians are now facing updated travel advisories to the world's two largest economies, after Ottawa warned travellers who stay in the United States for more than 30 days to make sure they register as required.

The advisory for the United States follows another update for travel to China, where Canadians with dual citizenship have been warned to use Canadian credentials when presenting to Chinese authorities.

The leaders vying to become Canada's next prime minister are officially kicking off their campaigns today, vowing to strengthen Canada's economy and stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney has confirmed a federal election will be called on April 28, speaking outside Rideau Hall after requesting Parliament be dissolved.

Carney will be running in the Ottawa riding of Nepean.

The Nepean riding has been held by Liberal MP Chandra Arya for the last decade, but the party recently revoked his nomination.

This beloved 35th annual Water Valley Stud Auction is set to take place tonight (Mar 22), at the Water Valley Community Hall.

“It started as a fundraiser selling stud horse fees to raise money for the community, and it’s grown into a big community auction,” says Robin Smith, the auction coordinator,. “We don't have stud horses anymore, but we still have all kinds of items, home goods, and just about anything you could want or need.”

Several of Canada's premiers called for the elimination of interprovincial trade barriers on Friday ahead of a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney.

Carney was meeting with premiers at the Canadian War Museum Friday afternoon to discuss the federal government's response to Chinese and U.S. tariffs.

Speaking to reporters before the meeting, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said "we need a united Canada."

After 4 incredible years, this weekend marks the final episode of the Canadian Country Showcase. I want to take a moment to send out a massive THANK YOU to all the amazing artists who have joined me on the show over the years and, of course, to YOU – the listeners – for tuning in, supporting, and sharing in all the special moments along the way.

From celebrating big wins to debuting brand-new music and everything in between, it’s been an unforgettable ride.

On Friday morning, a gym full of excited Cochrane Christian Academy (CCA) students gathered in their gym for the highly anticipated Beauty & The Beards event.

The crowd cheered as teachers and local RCMP officers lined up to have their heads and beards shaved in support of Camp Kindle and the Kids Cancer Care network.

Chants filled the room as kids rooted for their favourite teachers and police officers, with RCMP Cst. Nathan Moore even convinced to take it a step further, getting his eyebrows shaved off to the delight of the students.