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The largest group ever from the Cochrane Skating Club has advanced to this weekend's StarSkate Provincials in Tsuut'ina.

The hard work and dedication of Bentley and Piper Halliday, June Gartner, Claire Moore, Atera Kirkpatrick, Megan Lewis-Moore, and Evalea Foley have been rewarded with an appearance at provincials, many for the first time.

It's Cochrane Indigenous Arts & Culture Week so there are many events to support that this weekend in Cochrane. 

Indigenous Fashion Show & Cultural Performances - Friday, March 21

From 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Cochrane Lions Club Event Centre, experience a showcase of Indigenous fashion and cultural performances. This adult-only event is sponsored by ATB. Purchase tickets in advance.

Nina Balac is proving that confidence and dedication can take you far, even at just 11 years old.

This weekend, the young Cochranite will take the stage in Strathmore to compete in the Calgary Regional 4-H Communications event.

Nina has earned her spot by winning at multiple levels, starting with her club and then moving on to area and district competitions.

Competing in the junior category, Nina will have her four-minute speech judged for content, delivery, and timing.

Business. Community. Family.

Chances are, you’re part of all three. That means you likely know first-hand the unique joy – and incredible challenges – that each one can present.

Burning out trying to grow your business, struggling to build consensus within a non-profit organization, or just trying to figure out how to maintain sanity in the midst of busy schedules; these challenges are all too common in today’s fast-paced world.

For Juli Rohl, founder of Revivis Consulting, it's those challenges that drive her “why”.

Cochrane Home Treasures is offering a special program for moms looking to unwind and rejuvenate.

The local non-profit community and family thrift store is launching Mamas on the Mat, a free six-week yoga series designed to help mothers relax and connect in a welcoming environment.

The classes will be held at The Study - Movement & Wellness Studio, starting on Saturday, March 22, at 11:30 a.m. Each 50 minutes session will offer moms the opportunity to focus on self-care, build community, and enjoy some much-needed relaxation.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to call a federal election on Sunday for a vote as early as April 28.

Sources would not confirm the specific date of the vote, but federal campaigns must run at least 37 days.

This will be Canada's 45th federal election.

Canada's political parties have been mobilizing campaigns by nominating candidates and organizing leaders' tours.

Carney was elected as Liberal leader to succeed Justin Trudeau on March 9 and was sworn in as prime minister along with his new cabinet on March 14.

Rocky View Schools (RVS) has issued a letter to parents, guardians, staff, and volunteers, alerting them about the growing number of measles cases in Alberta and across Canada.

While no cases have been confirmed at any RVS schools, the letter emphasizes the importance of awareness and preparedness, as supported by Alberta Health Services (AHS) Public Health.

Two Alberta runners are preparing for the challenge of a lifetime, 10 marathons in 10 days across 10 provinces, all to raise $1 million for children's charities.

Mike Hanson of Redwood Meadows and Dave Morin of Calgary are the driving force behind the 10in10in10 Marathon. They are running to support three organizations: Autism Aspergers Friendship Society (AAFS), KidSport, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.

The Cochrane Community Gardens Society (CCGS) and Cochrane and District Horticultural Society (CDHS) are celebrating their 15th and 20th anniversaries by giving back.

They kicked things off at the Coldest Night of the Year event in Cochrane raising nearly $5000 for Helping Hands. 

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Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Wednesday that China has executed four Canadians in recent months.

The minister said all four were "dual citizens" and were all "facing charges linked to criminal activities according to China, linked to drugs."

"This is an issue that I've been following very, very closely, personally, for months, and I've asked personally also (for) leniency," Joly said, adding former prime minister Justin Trudeau also urged China not to execute the Canadians.