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Having recently been under a rainfall warning, the Town of Cochrane prepared for the recent influx in precipitation by lowering levels in stormwater ponds to provide additional capacity.

"Water levels across southern and central Alberta are expected to increase. The amount of forecasted rain has the potential to raise flow rates, but it is not anticipated to cause any riverbank flooding within the county."

Keisha Basi wore the golden stole in honour of her academic achievements in being named Cochrane High School's class of 2022 valedictorian

Cochrane has opened its arms and doors to a total of 48 Ukrainian asylum seekers since the war with Russia erupted in their homeland in February.

Cochrane RCMP advise that Breanne Lillie has been located and is safe.

"Heavy rain will continue to spread north this morning," Environment Canada stated. "Rain will persist over the area until Wednesday. Locally, higher rainfall totals of 150 mm or more are possible."

Buckle up, cowboys and girls! The Ag Tour is back after two years, to showcase the agricultural industry within Rocky View County.

"The season and scores might have not gone our way, but I couldn’t have asked for a better group to work with," she said. "As coaches, it was a pretty awesome season. We had a lot of fun and enjoyed working with them. They’re solid characters all around.”

The gravel pit project is currently going through the regulatory review process and would only be allowed to proceed if it meets all legal and regulatory requirements for water and the environment.