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The hard work of young actors performing the musical Forever Treasure Island was rewarded with a standing ovation on opening night.

A confirmed case of measles in the Calgary area has Alberta Health Services (AHS) health officials concerned other people have been exposed.

This case has been in public settings in the Calgary area while infectious states an AHS news release, and has identified four locations in the Airdrie area where people may have come in contact.

Measles is an extremely contagious disease and is spread easily through the air.

Below are locations with specific times were people may have been exposed to measles:

March 8, 2025

Airdrie Superstore

A major search and rescue operation is underway after an avalanche struck the area near the Lake Louise Ski Resort on Friday, at approximately 3:45 p.m.

Lake Louise RCMP, along with a number of emergency services, are currently assisting in the effort to locate and account for all patrons at the resort.

Prime Minister Mark Carney's first move after taking office on Friday was to eliminate the consumer carbon price, undoing Justin Trudeau's signature climate policy.

Carney addressed members of the media after the Friday afternoon cabinet meeting, saying the government is "focused on action."

"We will be eliminating the Canada fuel charge, the consumer fuel charge, immediately, immediately," he said.

The order-in-council Carney signed in front of cabinet ministers and the press actually stipulates that the "the fuel charge be removed as of April 1, 2025."

This weekend on the Canadian Country Showcase, we’re catching up with a couple of incredible artists! Smoke & Ashes join us to talk about their new release to country radio called "The Great Unknown", and Dave Faber joins us with his new single, "Lookin' for You." Plus, we’ll take a look back at this week in 2020 with Jess Moskaluke's first #1 single. 

Catch the Canadian Country Showcase every Saturday at 12 p.m. and Sunday at 4 p.m., only on the Golden West Country Network!

The Girl Guides of Cochrane are gearing up for a cookie blitz tomorrow.

This cherished tradition not only satisfies sweet cravings but also supports empowering programs for young girls and women across Canada.

Cookie Sale Locations and Times:

Morning:

• No Frills
• RancheView School
• Save-On-Foods
• TD Bank
• BGC/Lions Parking Lot

Afternoon:

No announcements were made today for further Alberta Transportation and Economic Corridors projects in Cochrane but funding was confirmed for ongoing projects in the immediate area.

Devin Dreeshen, minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors, says his ministry's budget includes $11.9 million in preparation for the future Ghost Reservoir and $62.4 million for the Springbank Off-stream Reservoir, which is currently under construction.

There's also $24 million towards widening Hwy. 1A through the Stoney Nakoda Nation, a project that was announced several years ago.

Mark Carney has been officially sworn in as Canada's 24th prime minister in a ceremony at Rideau Hall, about an hour after Justin Trudeau formally resigned.

Carney told reporters on his way into the ceremony that his government is focused and ready to get to work.

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Pi Day, celebrated today (3/14), is a worldwide event where math lovers and pie enthusiasts unite over the fascination with the mathematical constant π (pi). Pi represents the ratio of a circle’s circumference to its diameter, and its significance extends beyond classrooms and textbooks. Pi Day is a lighthearted celebration of all things related to this irrational number, and it has become a reason for communities across the globe to come together in fun, creative ways. 

Planning a trip to the bottle depot this weekend and want to make a difference?

The Cochrane Pregnancy Care Centre (CPCC) has partnered with the Cochrane and Springbank Bottle Depots for a Spring Bottle Drive.

Simply let the staff know you'd like to donate your bottle refund to the CPCC, and 100 per cent of the proceeds will go to support the centre, which has been helping local families for over 31 years.

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