Cochrane

The Rocky View Regional Handibus Society is celebrating its 45th anniversary this Friday with an open house at its main depot in Airdrie. 

The event runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 33 East Lake Way N.E., with a brief presentation scheduled for 1 p.m. Visitors can learn more about the organization while enjoying refreshments, tacos from a food truck, and a slice of anniversary cake.

Police have identified the remains of a Calgary man who disappeared 2 1/2 years ago and are investigating his death as a homicide.

The remains were discovered in May 2024 at an undisclosed location outside Calgary.

Robert Stanley Mainland was last seen in January 2023 at a 7-Eleven convenience store.

He was 65 at the time of his disappearance and had lived in the same northeast Calgary neighbourhood for over 40 years.

Police say they believe Mainland was the victim of foul play.

Cochrane families can make a splash this weekend with a free community swim, courtesy of Cochrane Home Treasures.

The event takes place Saturday, August 9 at the Spray Lake Sawmills Centre.

From 7 to 9 p.m., registered swimmers can enjoy full access to the pools and water slides at no cost.

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There will be pup cups, summer summer-themed photoshoot, and the Cochrane & Area Humane Society will be on site with adoptable puppies and kitties! 

Parks Canada is reminding visitors that building forts in mountain national parks like Banff is illegal and harmful to the environment.

“Please leave the fort-building at home, take only photos, leave only footprints,” read a recent post from Parks Canada.

Officials say they have found multiple cases of illegal fort construction across the parks. These structures often involve rearranging natural elements like logs, rocks or branches.

Under Section 10 of the National Parks General Regulations, this kind of activity is not permitted.

With Cochrane’s fall municipal election fast approaching, the Town is now recruiting temporary election workers.

Positions are available from October 10 to 24, covering paid training, advance polling, election day responsibilities, and post-election ballot counting.

Key availability for workers includes: 

A 200-kilometre walk from Calgary to Banff has raised more than $25,000 in support of frontline hospitals in Ukraine.

Oleksandr Kyyanytsya completed the emotional journey on July 27 after setting out from Calgary on July 3. His goal was to raise funds and awareness for medical teams working in war-affected areas of his homeland.

Organizers had initially hoped to raise $20,000, but thanks to strong community support, they’ve already exceeded that mark and are now aiming for $30,000.

The Cochrane Piranhas wrapped up their summer season in dominant fashion, capturing multiple medals, breaking club records, and showcasing their depth at the Alberta Summer Swimming Provincials in Edmonton this past weekend.

The Piranhas left their mark across all three days of the meet, highlighted by an impressive haul of individual medals, relay victories, and record-breaking swims.

The Cochrane Piranhas Swim Club capped off a sensational summer season with record-setting performances, standout provincial results, and an all-around surge of team-wide personal bests.

“This has honestly been a fantastic year,” said head coach Max Kruger, who stepped into his new role this season. “I don't think we’ve ever had this many personal bests across the board. It’s been incredible to see the progress with every single swimmer.”

Administrators say federal government needs to build more trust into the Advance Payment Program

Administrators of the Advance Payments Program say Ottawa should stop treating farmers as if they are going to default on repayments.

They said the application process should be streamlined and the program made simpler and more consistent.

Dave Gallant, vice-president of finance and APP operations at the Canadian Canola Growers Association, said the CCGA administers about $2.5 billion in advances each year on behalf of the federal government.