Cochrane

Federal organizations failed to follow procurement and security rules when awarding contracts to the company behind the controversial ArriveCan app, the auditor general said Tuesday.

The report on GCStrategies — one of several audits tabled in the House of Commons on Tuesday — says the company was awarded 106 contracts by 31 federal organizations between 2015 and 2024.

The maximum value of those contracts was more than $90 million but only $65 million was paid out.

Ippon Karate Dojo has enjoyed a landmark few weeks on and off the mat, with a historic international medal and a milestone anniversary celebration at home.

Four athletes from the Cochrane-based dojo suited up for Canada at the Senior Pan American Karate Championships in Monterrey, Mexico, from May 22 to 25. Brooklyn Carter and Yuki McNeil competed in the individual kata divisions, while McNeil, Carter Dawood and Vincent Thottungal teamed up to secure a bronze medal in the men’s team kata event.

Parking restrictions for all motorized vehicles will be in place in the Kananaskis Valley ahead of the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit.

Parking restrictions for all motorized vehicles will be in place in the Kananaskis Valley effective on Saturday ahead of the 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit.

The restrictions take effect at 12:01 a.m. on June 14 and will remain in place until June 18. RCMP will enforce the parking ban along Highway 40, from the Highway 1 junction to the north winter closure gate at the Kananaskis Lakes Trail junction.

Lady is the feature of this week's Adorable Adoptables, and she's as lovely as her name suggests.

At 2 1/2 years old, Lady is a petite cat with a big heart and striking eyes.

"She just stares at you with love and admiration," says Robyn Roy, communications coordinator with the Cochrane and Area Humane Society.

Lady is friendly and gentle, content to lounge on a cat tree while you go about your day.

Paul Singh has become the second candidate to enter the race for town council.

Last night, Singh announced his candidacy in front of a large group of supporters.

“Today, I’m taking a big step by announcing my candidacy for town council in 2025,” he told the cheering crowd. “This decision is about serving the place I have called home since 2014 and the people I believe in.”

Residents in and around Cochrane are being warned about poor air quality and reduced visibility as wildfire smoke continues to drift into the area.

Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a Special Air Quality Statement for Rocky View County near Cochrane, advising that smoke is causing or expected to cause air quality to deteriorate. Conditions may fluctuate quickly and vary greatly from one area to another, even hour by hour.

Owen George was a 21-year-old lacrosse player from Cochrane — a quiet leader, a loyal friend, and remembered by one teammate simply as a brother.

He played offence for the Junior B Rockyview Silvertips in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League and was drafted in 2020, following years in the Rockyview Rage system. The Silvertips are based out of Airdrie after moving from Cochrane in 2024.

George died on Saturday, May 31. The team confirmed it publicly in a social media post published Tuesday, June 3.

A report says new cleanup rules for renewable energy sites are hurting the competitiveness of Alberta's industry.

Business Renewables Centre-Canada analyzed the reclamation security requirements for renewables in 27 jurisdictions and found Alberta's are now the most costly. 

Under a code of practice for solar and wind projects published last week, the Alberta government says operators must provide an estimate for the cost of dismantling turbines and panels, removing underground concrete infrastructure, hauling waste away, replanting vegetation and other items. 

Summer’s almost here—time to plan that perfect getaway!

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But don’t wait! Auction items start closing Wednesday morning, so now’s the time to bid.

Mark and Karin Elford of Wood Mountain ranch near the Saskatchewan/Montana border, and have been named the Saskatchewan Stock Growers 2025 TESA winners.

Since 1996, TESA, or The Environmental Stewardship Award, has recognized producers who go above and beyond standard industry conservation practices and set positive examples for other cattle producers and the general public.