Cochrane

Rocky View County is inviting residents to come together for a day of fun, connection, and community spirit at this year’s Resident’s Day, happening today, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at County Hall.

The free, family-friendly event promises something for everyone, including a petting zoo, bouncy houses, live music, local market vendors, and delicious food.

One of the day’s highlights will be a helicopter landing by STARS Air Ambulance, offering a rare up-close look at the life-saving aircraft.

The Cochrane Minor Hockey Association (CMHA) has been named Hockey Alberta’s Minor Hockey Association of the Year, recognizing its exceptional year of growth and leadership.

The award was presented at a gala in Red Deer last weekend.

Drew Dixon, senior manager of membership for Hockey Alberta, said CMHA stood out for its efforts to expand programming to meet the needs of players at all levels—from recreational to elite.

Alberta Parks has issued a bear closure and two separate warnings over the past week due to increased grizzly bear activity in Kananaskis Country.

A full area closure was announced on July 15 for Commonwealth Valley and the surrounding area after multiple grizzly bears were spotted. That closure remains in effect until further notice.

Bragg Creek’s Megan Pelkey is preparing to compete against the world’s best in her own backyard.

The local athlete will compete for Team Canada at the 2025 IWWF World U21 Waterski Championships, set for July 31 to August 3 at Predator Bay Water Ski Club just south of Calgary.

Pelkey is one of 13 athletes representing Canada at the prestigious event, which will welcome over 100 competitors from more than 20 countries. She’ll compete in all three individual events, slalom, trick, and jump, as an individual qualified athlete.

Conservative Agriculture Critic John Barlow is warning that the Liberal's Clean Fuel Standard will hit Canadians hard at the gas pump and the grocery store.

Citing a recent Department of Agriculture briefing, Barlow said the policy will raise fuel prices by 13 cents per litre for gasoline and 16 cents per litre for diesel by 2030. He criticized the government for downplaying the impact on consumers.

The man accused of ramming an SUV into a crowd and killing 11 people at the Vancouver Lapu Lapu Day festival is set to appear in court today, with a judge determining if he's fit to stand trial.

RJ Aquino, the chair of festival organizer Filipino BC, says the court proceedings could prove "traumatizing" for victims and members of the Filipino community.

He says many have expressed anger and frustration since the April 26 attack and still find it difficult to cope with the tragedy almost three months later.

The volume and severity of police-reported crime in Canada decreased four per cent last year after three annual increases in a row, the national statistics agency said Tuesday.

Statistics Canada said non-violent crime had a significant effect on the decline in the overall crime severity index in 2024.

The non-violent crime severity index — which includes such crimes as property and drug offences — dropped six per cent last year, following a nine per cent increase from 2021 to 2023.

Panelists agree that maintaining access under the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement should be priority among other trade noise

Canadian trade negotiators should be cautious and be prepared to weather further abrupt policy changes from U.S. president Donald Trump.

A panel on trade and politics at the Seeds Canada conference in Quebec City heard that Canada’s ability to delay trade negotiations could be valuable in finding a way to a successful renegotiation of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA).

Prospective candidates in Cochrane’s upcoming municipal election will need to allow more time to meet new nomination requirements, including a mandatory criminal record check.

The nomination deadline for town council is still two months away, but new rules introduced by the Alberta government mean the process will take longer to complete.

One year to the day a wind-whipped fire forced thousands to flee in the dark of night along one smoke-choked road, the mayor of Jasper acknowledged it was a day of remembrance that some would much rather forget.