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Wildfire west of Cochrane

Wildfire west of Cochrane

Fire crews say they have contained a wildfire that broke out around 2 p.m. yesterday on Stoney Nakoda Nation land approximately one kilometre west of Cochrane.
Firefighter from Cochrane remembered

Firefighter from Cochrane remembered

The man killed in a dirt biking incident over the weekend has been identified by his family as Justin Francis, a Cochranite and firefighter with Rocky View County. Just after 2 p.m.
High stream flow advisory west of Cochrane

High stream flow advisory west of Cochrane

A province-issued advisory for the Bow River upstream of Cochrane is in effect. On Wednesday, the advisory stated that snow-melt had increased water levels in the Pipestone River near Lake Louise and the Bow River upstream of Calgary by 0.
Cochranite to represent Alberta at Miss Teen Canada

Cochranite to represent Alberta at Miss Teen Canada

Ever since Angelique Jacques was a child, she knew she loved animals. Now, as a teenager, she has the opportunity to advocate for their rights on a national scale. "Growing up, I always knew that I really cared about animals.
Banded Peak spends day with Indigenous neighbours

Banded Peak spends day with Indigenous neighbours

In honour of the school's First Nations students and neighbours, Banded Peak School set up a tipi in the school's front yard. "I think with these guys it's just an honour of tradition.
Tax rate set

Tax rate set

Tax rate to increase 1.51 per cent Town council voted in the 2018 tax rates, resulting in an average increase of 1.51 per cent on Monday night - or $4.25 per household.
Business bylaw seeks to remove red tape for food trucks, councillors ask what to do about buskers

Business bylaw seeks to remove red tape for food trucks, councillors ask what to do about buskers

A nearly two-year-long food truck fiasco may be coming to a close, following second reading of the new business licence bylaw at Monday night council. The matter failed to receive unanimous consent with a 5-3 vote, with Couns.
The many faces of Lyme: mother and daughter face recent diagnosis

The many faces of Lyme: mother and daughter face recent diagnosis

Much is often shared between mothers and their daughters. Unfortunately for DeLores Duris and her daughter Barb Fehr, their familial link also extends to chronic illness in the form of Lyme disease.
Family grieves man killed by train Friday night

Family grieves man killed by train Friday night

The man killed at the train tracks down town last weekend has been identified by relatives as Frank Pruden. "Morley was always his home.
Planning motion for Griffin Road

Planning motion for Griffin Road

Coun. Tara McFadden announced at Monday night council that she will be bringing forward a motion that looks to implement a Griffin Road corridor design study, in an effort to get ahead of the capital infrastructure to come.
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