Cochrane

Cochrane Home Treasures is treating the community to a special movie night with free tickets for some of Hollywood's biggest blockbusters. The event will take place at the Cochrane Movie House on Wednesday, November 27th.

The tickets are available starting today when the box office opens. “We’re offering a free community movie night to help foster a sense of community,” says Home Treasures manager Cayley Breeze. “It’s also a great opportunity for people who might not be able to afford a night at the movies."

A Cremona man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after a violent incident in the early hours of Nov. 18, 2024. Didsbury RCMP responded to the scene at a residence in Cremona following a call from a complainant in Calgary.

“At approximately 2:30 in the morning, Didsbury RCMP was dispatched to a report of a disturbance,” says RCMP Cpl. Gina Slaney. “The complainant called police and indicated that there was a male in that residence who was attacking two other occupants.”

Health and Addictions Minister Ya'ara Saks is looking for pitches to help young Canadians who are struggling with their mental health.

The federal government plans to distribute $500 million for projects that help young people struggling to afford private mental health care services.

The funding comes from the five-year Youth Mental Health Fund announced in the spring federal budget to tackle the stress, anxiety and depression young people are facing amid a high cost of living and global uncertainty.

Cochranites can expect to hear an emergency public alert tomorrow on their radio, TV and smart phone. 

The test message is scheduled to go out at 1:55 PM on Wednesday as part of a nationwide test of the alert system.  

The exact time of the test will vary depending on the province or territory, according to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).

The alerts are meant to warn Canadians of potentially life-threatening situations.

Farmers across Manitoba and the prairies can now access the results of the 2024 Canola Variety Evaluation Trials, a critical resource for making informed seed selection decisions. Spearheaded by the Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA), this program marks the first year of province-specific program following the discontinuation of the Prairie-wide Canola Performance Trials in 2022.

The fight continues to preserve Wetland 80 in The Willows neighbourhood.

A group of about 30 people gathered for the photograph that will be used to continue to draw attention to the issue that arose after Madlee Developments proposed to destroy it in the next phase of The Willows. Several people bought homes in the area in part based upon the promise that the wetland would be preserved indefinitely.

The Lions Royalty committee and the Cochrane Lions Club are thrilled with the selection of former rodeo queen Breanna Correia as the 2025 Calgary Stampede Princess.

Lions Royalty coordinator Monique Richardson says Breanna is a true ambassador of agriculture and rodeo and believes she'll do a phenomenal job when she becomes the Stampede Princess in January.

The Cochrane Cobras are heading back to the ASAA provincial championships in the hunt for their 19th provincial championship, this time against long-time rivals, the Holy Rosary Raiders of Lloydminster.

Cochrane easily handled the Willow Creek Cobras, 41-17, in the south final of the newly established 3A division and head to Grande Prairie on Friday for the Alberta Bowl on Nov. 23. Game time is 11 a.m.

The Canadian Country Showcase, hosted by Courtney Fielder, airs every weekend on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM. Courtney engages in conversations with emerging country music artists and the established stars we’ve come to love, celebrating their milestones and new releases. Episode 26 of the podcast, featuring Mallory Johnson and appearance by American guest Chase Mathew, aired on the weekend of November 9th and 10th, 2024.

The Rocky Mountain Rotary Club of Cochrane's fourth annual Toys 4 Kids campaign is officially underway.

The initiative provides support to local families in need during the holiday season, helping to make Christmas a little brighter for those facing hardship.

Nicole Kimpton with the Rocky Mountain Rotary Club, says nominations are already pouring in. "We’ve already received seven nominations, and we’re excited to keep it going. It's a way to give back and really make the holidays special for families in need."