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Albertans see less humanity in society than other Canadians: Survey

Albertans see less humanity in society than other Canadians: Survey

Province to province, there isn’t much difference in how Canadians measure their own level of humanity, but when it comes to evaluating the good of the collective, there is a 10-point gap between Quebec, having the highest view of their society at 66 per cent, and the more critical Alberta with 56.5 per cent.
Cochrane mayor touts conciliation not confrontation with province

Cochrane mayor touts conciliation not confrontation with province

Cochrane Mayor Jeff Genung is a firm believer in the adage, ‘You can catch more flies with honey than with vinegar.’
1 in 5 Albertans living with dental pain, oral health problems: data

1 in 5 Albertans living with dental pain, oral health problems: data

Insurance costs remain main barrier to proper dental care
Rocky View-based wildlife facility provides care to wounded animals

Rocky View-based wildlife facility provides care to wounded animals

Life in a rural community means interacting with wildlife on a daily basis. For many in Rocky View County (RVC), interacting with animals typically involves work on a farm, but hundreds of species–from bears to birds–call the County home.
Canada Post presents latest contract offer to Canadian Union of Postal Workers

Canada Post presents latest contract offer to Canadian Union of Postal Workers

The union announced earlier this week that its members voted overwhelmingly to support a strike if a deal could not be reached at the bargaining table.
Cochrane Art Club Small Works Sale set for Nov. 2

Cochrane Art Club Small Works Sale set for Nov. 2

The Cochrane Art Club will be returning to the Cochrane Alliance Church for their Small Works Sale on Nov. 2.
Alberta Premier Smith says lower-than-forecast oil prices could mean budget deficit

Alberta Premier Smith says lower-than-forecast oil prices could mean budget deficit

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says a potential budget deficit next year is not off the table.
Rural Alberta water utilities need almost $3 billion investment: report

Rural Alberta water utilities need almost $3 billion investment: report

The funding needed to bring water infrastructure up to its most manageable and cost-effective state is $2.96 billion more than rural municipalities currently have access to.
History being kept alive at the 1920 Bearspaw schoolhouse

History being kept alive at the 1920 Bearspaw schoolhouse

Roger Pilkington, a member of the Bearspaw Historical Society, provided a tour and a whole lot of historical information of the restored 1920 Bearspaw schoolhouse.
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
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