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The NDP's supply and confidence deal with the Liberals in Ottawa will get heavy scrutiny when leader Jagmeet Singh meets with his caucus in Montreal next week, with the Liberals' decision last month to force binding arbitration to end a work stoppage at the country's major railroads potentially triggering the end of the pact.

A minimum of a $116,300 shortfall in the budget of Cochrane On-Demand Local Transit (COLT) has been forecasted and could be higher should a short-term renewal be signed with Southland Transportation to maintain the additional 21.5 weekday hours of service until the end of the year.

During its committee-of-the-whole meeting last night, council was told the shortfall could total $203,000 should council agree to the extension of an  agreement that's been in effect since January 2023.

The cost would come in 20 per cent higher than the approved budget of just over $1 million.

Trivia lovers, this one is for you.

The Cochrane Kiwanis Club is holding a Trivia Night Fundraiser in support of their Christmas Toy project for children of low-income families.

It's being held on Sept. 20 at the St. Mary's Church, 10 River Heights Dr., for those over 16 years old.

Teams of six will be answering a series of 10 questions on eight topics. 

Without giving too much away, Ron Gosselin, of the Kiwanis, gives an example of the type of question that may be asked.

The first-ever REBOOT trauma recovery program in Western Canada is being brought to the area by Veteran Hunters.

REBOOT is a free 12-week, faith-based, peer-led course that helps first responders and their families heal from critical incident stress and trauma.

It begins Sept. 23 and continues weekly until Dec. 16. You can attend in person at Brentwood Village 4039 Brentwood Rd. NW in Calgary or online, or, depending upon your schedule, a blend of both.

A meal is provided and there's free childcare available at the same location. 

Recognizing the accomplishments of their high school graduates was important to the recently formed Black Cochrane Community organization.

On Aug. 19, they held a celebration and presented them with gifts before some of them departed for university.

Chefya Mate says as the organization blossoms, they hope to offer scholarships for some of the graduates.

Adaeze Ogboruche and Jonathan Myers both graduated from St. Timothy High School and Abigael Adedeji is a Cochrane High graduate.

China's Ministry of Commerce has announced plans to launch an anti-dumping case into Canadian canola seed imports.

The action was initiated in response to a Canadian decision to impose tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.

Canadian Canola Council of Canada ((CCC) CEO and President Chris Davison says China is an important and valued market for Canadian canola.

“We are confident that an investigation into Canada’s canola trade with China will demonstrate alignment with and reinforce our support for rules-based trade.”

China has announced an anti-dumping investigation into Canadian canola imports in response to Canada planning to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles, steel and aluminum.

In a news release Tuesday, China's Ministry of Commerce said it is launching an anti-discrimination investigation into the tariffs and an anti-dumping probe into Canadian canola imports as well as certain chemical products.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Aug. 26 that Canada will impose a 100 per cent tariff on Chinese EVs and a 25 per cent tariff on steel and aluminum.

A bike crash dashed para triathlete Stefan Daniel's hopes of medaling at the Paris Paralympics on Sept. 2.

Ranked number one heading into the games, Daniel was in the lead of the men's PTS5 event when he ran into a barricade and was knocked out of contention.

There were high hopes of him winning gold to add to his silver and bronze medals from the last two Paralympics.

At the 2016 Rio games, Daniel became the first Canadian to podium in para triathlon. In Toyko three years ago, he won bronze.

Fireside Pharmacy's Backpack of Cash is in full swing and has some mega money up for grabs!

Tomorrow has another $150 to help you with those back-to-school bills.

This is how The Fireside Pharmacy Backpack of Cash works.

The Cochrane Cobras football team has started the season ranked number two among 3A high schools in the province.

In their season home opener, Aug. 30, they downed the Chestermere Lakers, 28-3.

Football Alberta ranks Lloydminster's Holy Rosary number one after they shut out Edmonton's Ross Sheppard Thunderbirds, 37-0.

The Cobras are on the road this Friday to face the Bert Church Chargers, who won their season opener against the Springbank Phoenix, 13-6.

Crosstown, the Bow Valley Bobcats were shut out 48-0 by the powerhouse George McDougall Mustangs.