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Sundre, Cochrane sawmills avoid direct rail strike, lockout impact

Sundre, Cochrane sawmills avoid direct rail strike, lockout impact

As far as West Fraser goes as a whole, there’s a significant impact in Alberta and B.C.
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Burgers to Beat MS held in Cochrane

Burgers to Beat MS held in Cochrane

A & W held a special Burgers to Beat MS event at the Cochrane location on Westside Drive.
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Another man charged in Rocky View homicide case

Another man charged in Rocky View homicide case

RCMP Major Crimes has arrested another individual in association with the alleged homicide of 33-year-old Kyle Schuiling.
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Fourth annual Culture Fest set for Sept. 7

Fourth annual Culture Fest set for Sept. 7

The fourth annual Culture Fest is gearing up to show several of the diverse customs and traditions that found a new home in Cochrane.
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'Impacts cannot be understated': Ottawa intervenes to get railways moving again

'Impacts cannot be understated': Ottawa intervenes to get railways moving again

Ottawa is stepping in to get freight trains moving again hours after an unprecedented lockout by the country's two largest railways brought cross-country freight traffic to a standstill.
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Early repair work on Calgary feeder main has begun

Early repair work on Calgary feeder main has begun

Beginning Monday, water restrictions will prohibit water use and reduced indoor water use is encouraged.
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Major Canadian railway shutdowns pose large risk to forestry industry

Major Canadian railway shutdowns pose large risk to forestry industry

Supply chains as well as sawmills and pulp producers across Canada at risk due to recent major freight traffic shutdowns.
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Cochrane swimmer looks for community support as he competes in international competition

Cochrane swimmer looks for community support as he competes in international competition

Local lifesaving sport athlete, Jack Dunse, is looking for support from the community as he joins Team Canada in Europe for the 2024 Orange Cup.
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Cochrane logging company takes down controversial bridge in Kananaskis

Cochrane logging company takes down controversial bridge in Kananaskis

After much lobbying and protests, West Fraser is tearing down the controversial bridge over the Highwood River
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Cochrane Humane Society struggling with longer average stays

Cochrane Humane Society struggling with longer average stays

The average length of stay of pets in shelters has increased dramatically
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