Cochrane

The minimum wage in four provinces is going up today.

Saskatchewan's minimum wage is going up by a dollar to $15, but it will still be the lowest in Canada, along with Alberta.

In Manitoba, the rate is going up by 50 cents to $15.80, a hike that follows a formula set in provincial law tied to the rate of inflation of the previous calendar year.

The rate in Ontario is rising by 65 cents to $17.20 an hour, an increase tied to inflation.

Canadian members of Parliament are working with their colleagues in Australia and New Zealand to try and convince their respective governments to jointly recognize Palestinian statehood.

NDP MP Heather McPherson, who is leading an effort to recruit Canadian MPs, said building on work the three governments have already done might be the best leverage to advance a two-state solution.

Few have been left untouched by the model nonprofit Bow RiversEdge Campground Society (BRECS).

Yesterday, they provided $60,000 in annual grants to 17 worthy local causes. That's in addition to the $30,000 they provide annually to the Cochrane Rotary and Lions clubs to support their community projects.

In its remarkable 20-year history, BRECS has returned well over $1 million to Cochrane-based organizations. And when you include the purchase of the campground land from Rocky View County it's about $3.5 million.

A comeback against the Mountainview Colts lead the Cochrane Generals to a 3-2 win, Sept. 27, before giving up an early lead against the Okotoks Bisons the next night.

The Colts grabbed a quick 2-0 lead in the first with goals from Konnor Poitras and Corbin Rae but were kept scoreless for the balance of the game. 

Five people were taken to hospital after being injured in an oil well fire, just north of Cochrane Monday afternoon. 

The fire started at approximately 2 p.m. in the area of Highway 567 and Range Road 40 at the Hawthorne Energy operated site.

Three of the injured are believed to have suffered life-threatening injuries, and the other two victims are recovering from non-life threatening injuries.

Fire crews from both Springbank and Bearspaw responded to the fire. 

The smell of sage and sweetgrass floated in the air Monday over a mostly sombre ceremony to reflect on the legacy of residential schools and remember those who survived — and the thousands who didn't.

But amid the more difficult moments at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation ceremony on Parliament Hill came a few moments of levity and celebration.

"We've got tomorrow, we'll live for a brighter day," sang Diyet & the Love Soldiers, performing their song We're Still Here while dignitaries and children alike got up on their feet and started dancing.

September 30 was a day of reflection, sharing knowledge, and having meaningful discussion at three events dedicated to Day of Truth and Reconciliation in Mînî Thnî and Cochrane.

Lifesaving World Championship silver medalists Oliver Johnson and Isaac Thibodeau provided teammates insight into representing the nation on the Gold Coast of Australia, Aug. 20 to Sept. 8.

On Sept. 27 a prep rally was held at the SLS Centre to celebrate their success on the world stage. With a team of 40 athletes, Canada finished 13th overall in the National Youth pool events.

Canada's labour minister says striking grain terminal workers in Metro Vancouver and their employers have reached a tentative labour deal.

Steven MacKinnon announced the agreement between Grain Workers Union Local 333 and the Vancouver Terminal Elevators’ Association in a post on social media platform X, but provided no other details.

The union confirmed the tentative deal in a statement on Facebook, saying its members will conduct the ratification vote by Oct. 4.

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, Golden West Radio is joining media outlets across Canada on Monday, September 30, for A Day to Listen 2024.

The day is an initiative led by the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund (DWF) where radio stations from coast to coast broadcast Indigenous voices, stories, and discussions, helping to raise awareness about the ongoing journey toward reconciliation.