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

Widespread snowfall accumulations of 10 to 20 centimetres are expected in the Airdrie - Cochrane - Olds - Sundre area by Thursday evening

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The Town of Cochrane has apologized for any inconvenience that today’s snowfall has caused. Street sweeping that was originally planned for April 30, May 1, and May 2 will be held off for alternate dates.

The Station at Cochrane Crossing’s customer service desk will be closed from today (April 30) to May 10, 2023 – apart from May 7. This will include the closure of both the Cochrane RancheHouse and The Station from 11:30 a.m.

The changes proposed in Alberta's Bill 20 have already created an atmosphere of silence and fear among municipal leaders, and will "fundamentally redraw the blueprint of our local democracy" if implemented, says Alberta Municipalities President Tyler Gandam.

The board is engaging in a ward boundary review to ensure effective and equitable representation is maintained.

Snowfall to taper off this morning in the Airdrie - Cochrane - Olds - Sundre area while heavy snow is expected to begin this evening along the foothills

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"Bill 20 is an attempt by the provincial government to grab more power and wield more control over how people choose to live in their own communities."