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A fire restriction has been issued for Cochrane due to forecasted hot, windy weather and dry grass conditions.

Cochrane Fire Services says the fire danger is high and outdoor fires can start and spread rapidly under current conditions.

As a result, all open fire permits are suspended, and fires in

The following are NOT allowed when fire hazard levels are at the restriction level (orange): 

Bow Valley High School Graduation Photos 2025

Graduation Photos 2025

Community Learning Centre Graduation Photos 2025

Cochrane High School Graduation Photos 2025.

The ongoing wildfire situation stretches from northern Ontario right across the prairies, with the threat to homes and communities and thousands of people being evacuated.

The Assistant Vice-President of Grain for CN, David Przednowek, says they are monitoring the situation very closely as their rail lines run through the north.

CN reports they've had some delays moving grain in and out of the Port at Thunder Bay but are also doing what they can to help with the wildfires. 

Father’s Day is just around the corner and there’s a brand new contest to make it extra special.

Listen all day on 91.5 FM CochraneNow for our Dad Montage (example below), a mix of your favourite tunes about dad.

When you hear the montage, text the word DAD to the Napa Auto Parts Talk & Text line at (403) 981-0915.

One lucky winner will enjoy an ultimate staycation at Cochrane Canalta with a one-night stay in a standard room (king or two queen).

It’s been a successful return to the mats this season for Cochrane Cowboys wrestler Nolan Maguire.

The 16-year-old captured silver in the male cadet 60 kg division at the National Wrestling Championships.

The Abbotsford Canucks knocked off the Texas Stars in dramatic fashion last night to advance to the Calder Cup championship series.

Trailing 2–0 midway through the game, the Canucks stormed back with four unanswered goals—including an empty-netter—to capture the AHL Western Conference title.

Abbotsford took the series in six games. The Stars forced a return to B.C. with a 2–1 overtime win on June 5.

It marks the first time the Vancouver Canucks’ affiliate has reached the league final.

Defence lawyers representing five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team have begun their final submissions to the judge overseeing the players' sexual assault trial.

Prosecutors will follow later this week with their submissions to Ontario Superior Court Justice Maria Carroccia, who will then set a date to deliver her ruling.

Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, Alex Formenton, Carter Hart and Callan Foote have pleaded not guilty to sexual assault.

McLeod has also pleaded not guilty to an additional charge of being a party to the offence of sexual assault.