Cochrane

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.

The Cochrane Activettes want to make sure no one is watching the parade on an empty stomach. 

The non-profit group is hosting its annual pancake breakfast on Monday morning ahead of the Labour Day Parade. 

Sue Lunnin, president says it's their way of saying thank you for all of the support the community gives them. 

"It's just a way for the Activettes to be giving back to the community as appreciation for all of the incredible continued support for the Activettes throughout the year. "

They're hoping for a big crowd, says Lunnin. 

The search for a man following a crash that saw an SUV flip on its side in Cochrane yesterday has come to an end. 

Cochrane RCMP responded to a collision near the new bridge construction site on highway 22, which involved two vehicles on Thursday afternoon.

No one was injured. 

Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew have been killed in a cycling collision according to the NHL's Columbus Blue Jackets.

According to reports, the collision happened around 8:30 p.m. EDT on Pennsville Auburn Road near Stumpy Lane in Oldmans Township, New Jersey.

The Cochrane Cobras and Bow Valley Bobcats football teams have season openers tonight in back-to-back games on their respective home fields.

The Cobras host the Chestermere Lakers in the 4 p.m. game and the Bobcats face the defending champion George McDougall Mustangs on the SLS Legacy Sports Field at 7.

Last night, the Bert Church Chargers won 13-6 against the Springbank Phoenix in the first game of Rocky View season.

Kelty McCallion says she never comes close in jellybean guessing contests, but she sure nailed it when it came to pegging Cochrane's new population.

Kelty was within just 23 people shy of guessing the correct population of Cochrane in a contest held in conjunction with the spring census that placed the town's population at 37,011 people. Kelty guessed 36,988.

No one was injured when an SUV flipped over in Cochrane this afternoon but police are on the hunt for a man involved in the crash. 

Cochrane RCMP responded to a collision on Hwy 22 near the new bridge construction site. It involved two vehicles, one of which had flipped onto its side.

Cst. Clayton Gelinas said initial reports indicate the CRV was southbound and the van was northbound. The CRV crossed the line and into the northbound lane.

Parks Canada is reaching out to the public early in the process of developing a plan for the Lake Minnewanka Area, one of the most popular destinations of Cochrane area residents in Banff National Park.

The public consultation has been launched in advance of preparing a draft plan and remains open until Oct. 25.

Parks Canada is first focusing on gathering information, identifying priorities, and scoping out what people really want to see the area become. The end result will essential be a road map to a sustainable path forward.