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“As residents and a business, we understand that the infrastructure is necessary,” McCullough said. “As a business owner, . . . I feel, like I said earlier, that our feelings were hurt, because I would imagine that they have professional communicators that were hired by the town, to address the different constituents that this would impact.”

As per the BBB's recommendation, it is important to ask for multiple quotes from various businesses to compare their prices and services. By shopping around and getting at least three quotes, homeowners can make better informed decisions about the best available options.

“We have the SLS Centre next door, a new hotel, and the discovery centre is being built and opening in September, so we are very excited,” Consul said. “It’s great to see all the support and we thank the Town of Cochrane as well.”

Owner of the Soderglen Ranch, Stan Grad, passed away at the age of 78 on July 29. His death has now prompted the official sale of the 28.5 square kilometre property in Balzac, with interest already coming from a variety of potential buyers.

The vote was 4-3, with Couns. Greg Boehlke, Don Kochan, Crystal Kissel and Al Schule voting in favour of terminating Wandzura's contract.

“When you get outside and start looking at nature through a more close up lens, you might start to build more of an appreciation for what’s around you,” Edwards said.

Dragon carrots, blue potatoes and red cloud beets – it’s time for foodies to load up their plates with some Alberta produce they may not have heard of before.

“It’s a tough lesson to learn. Being a young team, the post-season is definitely a different beast in itself. However, we’re very pleased with our group and the season that was.”

UPDATE: Cochrane RCMP advise that Maureen Walford  has been located safe. RCMP would like to thank the public and the media for their assistance.