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Adorable Adoptables: Meet Ash, your new cozy companion
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (284+ words) Ash is the feature of Adorable Adoptables, and this sweet, gentle fellow is ready to find a cozy spot to spend his days. At five and a half years old, this domestic shorthair is the perfect match for anyone looking…...
Leave wildlife alone, RCMP remind public
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (237+ words) Royal Canadian Mounted Police are reminding the public to avoid approaching or handling young wildlife after a baby deer was recently found resting in a Sylvan Lake parking lot. Detachment staff say the fawn was discovered sleeping under a vehicle…...
Seasonal caterpillar boom hits Alberta Parks
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (165+ words) Alberta Parks officials say more caterpillars are being spotted across parts of the province this year, but stress it is a normal and natural cycle rather than an infestation. The increase is being linked to a cyclical population boom of…...
Sunset Ducks find safe landing at Garcia Rescue - Cochrane Now: Cochrane, Alberta's latest news, sports, weather, community events.
2+ week, 3+ hour ago (516+ words) A local animal rescue is giving 10 ducks a temporary home after the birds captured the community's attention on social media. The domesticated flock, dubbed the "Sunset Ducks," was handed over to Garcia Rescue in mid-May after online posts circulated showing…...
Adorable Adoptables: Meet Benny, the lap dog in a giant body
2+ week, 5+ min ago (261+ words) Benny the dog is the superstar of this week's Adorable Adoptables, and this massive sweetheart is ready to find a family that matches his heart. This handsome three-year-old is a powerhouse of fun with a ton of character. "He's a…...
Adorable Adoptables: Meet Bob, the ear-resistibly cute puppy
3+ week, 3+ min ago (290+ words) Bob is the latest star of Adorable Adoptables, and this four-month-old pup is ready to bring a mountain of energy and a lot of love to his future forever home. This mixed-breed boy is a young, adventurous pup who is…...
Bear Warning issued along Highway 40 corridor
4+ week, 44+ min ago (293+ words) A bear warning has been issued west of Cochrane along Highway 40 from King Creek to Highwood Junction due to increased bear activity. Officials say multiple sightings have been reported, with bears and other wildlife using the roadway as a travel…...
Care that feels like home at Cochrane Companion Vet - Cochrane Now: Cochrane, Alberta's latest news, sports, weather, community events.
1+ mon, 23+ hour ago (606+ words) In a town like Cochrane, where weekend trails are shared with wagging tails and front doors are rarely opened without a four-legged greeting, pets are more than companions, they're family. And for many local pet owners, finding veterinary care that…...
Resident owl family returns to Cochrane Ranche
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (316+ words) "This owl is very comfortable around people. Not all owls are, but she is obviously very comfortable because if she weren't, she would be dive-bombing people and be aggressive." The great horned owl is unique in its nesting habits. Rather…...
Grizzly bluff charge sparks trail warning west of Cochrane
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (190+ words) A bear warning has been issued for several popular hiking trails west of Cochrane after a grizzly bear bluff charged a hiker earlier this week." Alberta Parks says the incident happened on Monday in the area surrounding Sunburst Trail, Stoney…...