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Cochrane interchange project reaches milestone

Cochrane interchange project reaches milestone

According to the Town of Cochrane, the interchange project has reached a significant milestone. Girders have been lifted for the new Highway 22 bridge over Highway 1A is set to begin in the upcoming days and will continue throughout May.
Cochrane dam opponents want Alberta government to kill idea

Cochrane dam opponents want Alberta government to kill idea

Opponents of a provincial government proposal to build a dam on the Bow River just east of Cochrane are having trouble understanding why the project has even remained a possibility this long.
Rapid test project tackling Alberta's syphilis outbreak

Rapid test project tackling Alberta's syphilis outbreak

Using groundbreaking rapid testing devices and an innovative community-involved project, University of Alberta researchers are hoping to bend the curve of syphilis infections.
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
BGC Cochrane to host Abba, Fleetwood Mac tribute show this Saturday

BGC Cochrane to host Abba, Fleetwood Mac tribute show this Saturday

Tribute to Abba and Fleetwood Mac on May 4 at Lions' Event Centre.
Cochranites now allowed to store recreational vehicles in driveways

Cochranites now allowed to store recreational vehicles in driveways

Maximum of two recreational units at a time now allowed, but no sleeping or cooking in them.
Alberta government rejects Calgary motion to allow permanent residents to vote in civic elections

Alberta government rejects Calgary motion to allow permanent residents to vote in civic elections

“Our government will continue to protect the integrity of our elections and make sure voting is accessible for all Albertans who are Canadian citizens,” McIver said.
Rural leaders say Bill 20 ‘a hammer to undermine’ municipal autonomy

Rural leaders say Bill 20 ‘a hammer to undermine’ municipal autonomy

Alberta's rural leaderships say they are being actively undermined by Bill 20, and vow to "not sit back and take it."
West Fraser listens to West Bragg Creek clearcut opponents

West Fraser listens to West Bragg Creek clearcut opponents

West Fraser (formerly Spray Lake Sawmills) plans to clearcut 900 hectares, (~833 soccer fields) near West Bragg Creek and another 450 ha. in the Moose Mountain Trail Network.
Fifth annual Hike for Hospice returning May 5

Fifth annual Hike for Hospice returning May 5

The fifth annual Cochrane and Area Hospice Society's Hike for Hospice event is returning to Mitford Park on May 5.
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