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Alberta to pursue legislation this fall on opt-in sex education in schools

Alberta to pursue legislation this fall on opt-in sex education in schools

The Alberta government says it's moving ahead this fall with legislation that would require parents to proactively sign up to have their children opt-in, rather than the usual practice of opting out, for sex education.
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56th annual Cochrane Labour Day Parade takes over the town

56th annual Cochrane Labour Day Parade takes over the town

The 56th annual Cochrane Labour Day Parade saw a great turnout and sunny weather for a morning of fun.
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ROAD REPORT: Cochrane and commuter road conditions and traffic cameras

ROAD REPORT: Cochrane and commuter road conditions and traffic cameras

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
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Man severely injured in grizzly bear attack

Man severely injured in grizzly bear attack

The victim's injuries were considered serious and possibly life-threatening.
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Cochrane Lions Rodeo fun for all ages

Cochrane Lions Rodeo fun for all ages

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Coffee with Warren: Osprey Inspirations

Coffee with Warren: Osprey Inspirations

Ospreys in southwest Cochrane are drawing lots of attention again lately. I’d like to honour them by revisiting my column for Aug. 25, 2022 .
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Unique scenes from the first annual Cochrane Discovery Days

Unique scenes from the first annual Cochrane Discovery Days

The first annual Cochrane Discovery Days offered a variety of unique experiences that embrace the spirit of Cochrane.
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Editorial: Alberta better off with Covenant Health over AHS?

Editorial: Alberta better off with Covenant Health over AHS?

This week the Alberta government announced it would be transitioning more hospital and healthcare facility management away from AHS and toward Covenant Health.
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Vandals firing gun at pickleballers' cars parked on residential street in Cochrane

Vandals firing gun at pickleballers' cars parked on residential street in Cochrane

Someone has gone all Wyatt Earp and taken the law into their own hands, firing guns at vehicles parked on the street in Cochrane.
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Be safe on the road this weekend: Alberta RCMP

Be safe on the road this weekend: Alberta RCMP

Officers issued 1,124 speeding tickets, 41 tickets for distracted driving, and 46 for liquor and cannabis offenses over the 2023 Labour Day weekend
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