Cochrane

Cochrane RCMP handled a significant workload this summer, responding to nearly 1,400 calls in August alone, with rural areas accounting for the majority.

In August Cochrane RCMP members responded to 487 calls in town. 

Insp. Dave Brunner noted that while the rural side saw 900 calls, it covers a large area, making the volume less surprising.

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre was not allowed to speak in the House of Commons Tuesday as his public feud with Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly spilled into a second day.

House Speaker Greg Fergus delivered the penalty to Poilievre in the morning, a day after he asked the leader of the opposition to withdraw a remark accusing Joly of pandering to supporters of the terrorist organization Hamas.

The Town of Cochrane will receive an extra $580,920 in infrastructure capital funding from the provincial government in 2025.

Today, Municipal Affairs minister Ric McIver announced all municipalities will receive 13 per cent more in Local Government Fiscal Framework (LGFF) funding than in 2024.

Cochrane will receive $4,104,262 towards infrastructure projects, up from $3,523,342 this year.

It comes at a time when municipalities are preparing their budget estimates for 2025. 

Get ready for two days of live music by 30-plus bands in early November.

Cochrane Music Mojo Rising is an all-genre music festival featuring a diverse lineup of world-renowned and up-and-coming artists. It's being held at the Cochrane Lions Event Centre on Nov 9 and 10 from 1 p.m. to midnight on both days.

Organizer Bobby Jacob, of the Canadian Society of Performing Arts (CSPA), says they're expecting to have 32 bands plus 20 solo or duo artists performing.

Councillor Marni Fedeyko has announced that emails which include confidential information are being circulated anonymously. She has filed a formal complaint with the RCMP.

"These emails are extremely defamatory against me and are a threat to my career, both as a councillor and as a real estate agent as well as criticizing my parent advocacy," she stated on social media today.

In the post, she states that only the town administration and town council are privy to confidential information.

Cochrane's Ty Mueller has wrapped up training camp with the Abbotsford Canucks and ready to ice up Friday night for their AHL season-opening games in Calgary.

The four-day training camp wrapped up on Oct. 5 with a scrimmage at the Abbotsford Centre leading up to the two-game stand in Calgary.

In March, the 5'11", 201 lb. forward signed a three-year entry-level contract with the Vancouver Canucks. He was drafted in the fourth round, 105th overall, in the NHL 2023 entry draft.

Picture this: it's a crisp Tuesday fall morning, the warmth of yarn slipping through your fingers, and a steaming cup of McCafe coffee sitting beside you.

Sounds pretty good, eh?

Today, CochraneNow's Eric and Lauren headed into Polka Dot Creek Yarn Boutique to surprise the team with McCafe coffee and cookies to brighten their Tuesday morning.

Polka Dot Creek was nominated here and this was attached to the nomination, "This has quickly become my 'happy place' in Cochrane."

Town councillors want even stiffer financial penalties than proposed to mitigate an increase in construction site waste.

On Oct. 7, Community Safety director Jay Judin presented a draft that calls for fines to increase to $1,000 from $600 for the first-time offense of failing to contain waste. He says they have the ability to double the fine for repeat offenders in the same calendar year.

Judon told council most of the files investigated by Cochrane Municipal Enforcement are by one developer.

The main pathway throughout Cochrane Ranche will close for two days to allow crews to upgrade the area.

“We’re excited to share that paving of the main pathway through Cochrane Ranche will begin on Wednesday, October 9,” reads a post by the Town of Cochrane on Facebook.

“[Work] is expected to be completed by Friday, October 11. During this time, the main pathway will be closed.”

Mark your calendars for the annual Jacket Racket event on October 19, where the growing need for winter essentials will be met with community generosity as donations pour in to support those in need.

During this time, Cochranites in need of warm winter clothing will have the opportunity to access gently used winter attire.

Donations of clean, gently used winter clothing for all age groups and sizes are currently being accepted.