Cochrane

The Cochrane Aces U11 CMSA softball team delivered a dominant performance this weekend at the Leduc Jets Spring Classic, capping off an undefeated run with a gold medal victory on Sunday.

The Aces went a perfect 4-0 over the course of the tournament, showcasing strong teamwork, solid defense, and powerful hitting. Their championship win came in convincing fashion with a 10-2 triumph in the gold medal game.

Adding to their impressive showing, the Aces allowed the fewest runs of any team in the tournament, a testament to their disciplined defense and standout pitching.

A major donation by Cochrane Victim Services is making it possible for Cochrane Search and Rescue (SAR) to replace one of its aging rescue units.

On Sunday, Maxine Wilton, Cochrane Victim Services chair, and past chair Brenda Sine presented $50,000 to the valued community organization.

Nearly $7 million in provincial and federal spending will create six teams of urban wildfire crews, Alberta's public safety minister announced Friday.

Speaking in Strathmore, Alta., Mike Ellis told a news conference that having six more teams means Alberta will have up to eight specialized crews that can respond to fires threatening communities.

"We've witnessed the immense destruction wildfires can cause at home and in other parts of the world," Ellis said.

A Grade 10 student from Cochrane High School is using her passion for art to spark conversations about culture and community. Bella , a student in the Cochrane High ROAMS program, is hosting a unique art showcase on Wednesday that aims to celebrate the cultural diversity of Cochrane and the surrounding areas.

MPs are returning to Ottawa for the opening of the 45th session of Parliament, and among them is Alberta Foothills MP John Barlow, the Conservative Shadow Minister for Agriculture and Agri-Food. Barlow is gearing up for what he describes as a challenging time for both the country and the agriculture sector, particularly due to ongoing trade and tariff issues.

King Charles is set to open a new session of Parliament on Tuesday, seated in a throne that incorporates a piece of English walnut from Windsor Great Park, a preserve of his mother, the late Queen Elizabeth.

The Royal Family connection is especially appropriate given that the Queen was the first sovereign to deliver a speech from the throne in Canada, a role usually fulfilled by the Governor General.

Talks between Canada Post and negotiators from its union are expected to resume over the next few days, its union said Sunday after the two parties met amid warnings of mail delivery delays tied to a national ban on overtime for postal workers.

In an afternoon statement, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers said its negotiators had "worked hard to carefully evaluate" Canada Post's latest offers and prepare responses ahead of the day's meeting with the employer and the mediators. 

Cochrane basketball players combined the sport they love with a cause close to their hearts.

A charity basketball game held Saturday night raised $600 to help three-year-old Brielle walk again with the aid of robotic legs.