8+ hour, 28+ min ago  (361+ words) The first official day of summer is finally here (even if Mother Nature didn't quite get the memo), and there's no shortage of ways to celebrate around Cochrane this weekend." If there's one event to put on your calendar, it's…...

8+ hour, 29+ min ago  (689+ words) The Spray Lake Sawmills Centre is preparing to welcome families back for one of its biggest annual community events, with the Summer Kickoff returning June 20 from 5: 00 p. m. to 9: 00 p. m. The free event has been designed to celebrate the end of the school…...

4+ hour, 45+ min ago  (815+ words) Sask Organics says it was informed the morning that Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada (AAFC) planned to seed the organic research plots at its Swift Current Research and Development Centre. Executive Director Deb Tuchelt said the organization was told the land…...

7+ hour, 5+ min ago  (270+ words) A well-known RCMP dog handler team that also serves the Cochrane area is recovering after a police service dog was injured during an emergency response in southern Alberta. Cpl. Paul Cook and his K9 partner Paskal regularly respond to calls in…...

9+ hour, 30+ min ago  (925+ words) Alberta's new $100 energy rebate is drawing criticism from across the political spectrum, with Progressive Tory leader Peter Guthrie, the Alberta NDP, and the Canadian Taxpayers Federation all questioning the government's approach to affordability and fuel-tax relief. The program, announced June…...

13+ hour, 1+ min ago  (277+ words) Rocky View Schools has unveiled its roadmap for the future, approving a new four-year strategic plan designed to help students thrive in and beyond the classroom. Approved by the Board of Trustees at its June 18 public meeting, the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan…...

13+ hour, 20+ min ago  (295+ words) A coalition of community organizations is coming together to present a full day of activities celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day on Sunday, June 21 at the Cochrane Lions Legacy Centre and outside The Station. The free event runs from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. and…...

13+ hour, 48+ min ago  (513+ words) For local singer-songwriter Jaiden Riley, the next few weeks will be a whirlwind of major performances, including a coveted spot on the main stage at Country Thunder Alberta and a return to Cochrane for Canada Day celebrations. The Cochrane-area artist…...

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (239+ words) The Professional Women's Hockey League expansion roster distribution process is entering its final phase, as teams complete a multi-stage system designed to shape rosters ahead of the 2026-27 season. The six-phase framework has guided roster building for the league's four expansion…...

2+ day, 12+ hour ago  (279+ words) A large section of shoreline at Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park has been closed after several black bears were spotted exhibiting food-seeking behaviour in the area. Lake Minnewanka Trail, Aylmer Pass Trail, and several backcountry campgrounds have been closed…...