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Health Canada says a recall has been issued for the dumbbell toy from the Fisher-Price Baby Biceps Gift Set because of a choking hazard.

A kettlebell toy, protein shake bottle and wearable headband that are also part of the set are not included in the recall.

The agency says grey caps on the end of the dumbbell toys can come off, posing a choking hazard to infants.

It says as of Aug. 15, Fisher-Price has received four reports in Canada and seven in the United States of the ends of the dumbbell toy coming off, with no reports of injuries.

A new study says planet-warming emissions from Canada's record-breaking 2023 wildfire season were quadruple the country's fossil emissions for all of the previous year and on par with some of the most high-emitting countries. 

The study penned by researchers at NASA, and published in the journal Nature, says only China, India and the United States release more carbon per year than Canada's 2023 wildfires from May to September. 

What a blast!

From the raising of the Cochrane Lions Rodeo flag to the wrap up concert by country recording artist Mariya Stokes, day one of the 57th annual Cochrane Lions Club Labour Day Weekend Rodeo is one for the record books.

While farmers are out in the field harvesting this year's wheat crop, research scientists and breeders involved in the Canadian National Wheat Cluster are working on improving the crops' long-term sustainability in the cropping rotation.

Funding for the work being done by the Wheat Cluster comes through the Canadian Wheat Research Coalition (CWRC).

The CWRC is a collaboration of the three producer wheat commissions across Western Canada, the Alberta Wheat Commission, Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission and Manitoba Crop Alliance.

Alberta Agriculture's weekly crop report shows 20 per cent of the provincial crop has been harvested, with another nine per cent swathed. The winter wheat harvest is now 94 per cent complete, followed by the fall rye at 93 per cent, dry peas at 73 per cent, and lentils at 59 per cent across the province. 

Regionally, the South has seen the most progress with 38 per cent of crops combined, the Central Region is at 25 per cent,  the North West and North East  have less than 7 per cent finished, while the Peace Region is 11 per cent complete.

Cars parked by the pickleball court on the east end of Cochrane at 417 1 St. E. are being pelted with pellets, causing minor damage.

RCMP media liaison Cst. Clayton Gelinas says the RCMP have received several complaints of the pellets being fired at the vehicles.

These acts of mischief continue to be investigated by the Cochrane Crime Reduction Unit

Cochrane RCMP are seeking the public's help in locating a boat last seen on Aug. 10.

On Aug. 25, the RCMP were alerted to the theft of a boat from the Spring Hill Storage, located on the corner of Hwy. 22 and Hwy. 567.

The blue and white 2022 Natique Super Air G23, which rides on a tri-axle trailer, was last seen parked in a storage stall at the storage area.

The new Cochrane Lions Rodeo flag was raised this morning at The Station to launch what is shaping up to be the largest ever Labour Day Weekend Rodeo  in Cochrane.

The railways have been working to ramp back up following last week's rail shutdown.

CN's Assistant Vice President of Grain, David Przednowek says the process takes some time noting the key to an efficient ramp up or recovery is a very measured and planned ramp down.

He says that involved implementing embargoes so that products (especially toxic, hazardous or dangerous goods) wouldn't be left in transport on the rail line.

Przednowek says it's important to review how everything played out to fully understand the process involved in gearing back up. 

Get ready for a long weekend filled with great music on The Canadian Country Showcase! This weekend, we'll be featuring Cold Creek County, who are back after a break with their new single, "Life Goes On." Jordan, Doug, and Brandon from the band will join Courtney Fielder to discuss their latest work. Plus, American recording artist Lainey Wilson will stop by to talk about her title track "Whirlwind" from her new album, released on August 23rd.

Tune in to The Canadian Country Showcase on Saturdays at 12 PM and Sundays at 4 PM.