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Volunteerism over the long weekend

Volunteerism over the long weekend

A few groups around Cochrane donated some of their time ahead of the Thanksgiving long weekend on Oct. 11.
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Alberta drug deaths underreported by 25 per cent: researcher

Alberta drug deaths underreported by 25 per cent: researcher

Alberta’s public substance use surveillance system is significantly under-reporting drug-related deaths, and the gap in data appears to have gotten worse in 2023, according to a prominent Canadian researcher.
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French film series starts Friday in Cochrane

French film series starts Friday in Cochrane

The first of a series of free French language films will air at the Cochrane Movie House Friday, Oct. 18.
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Snow in forecast for Cochrane region

Snow in forecast for Cochrane region

Environment Canada predicts the season's first snowfall early next week.
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Famous Five event at Cochrane Library

Famous Five event at Cochrane Library

The Cochrane library is commemorating the 95th anniversary of the "Persons' Case"
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Better days lie ahead for rural health care, Alberta health minister says

Better days lie ahead for rural health care, Alberta health minister says

Adriana LaGrange says a new plan for rural and remote health care in Alberta will involve unique solutions that close a rural-urban gap. The NDP, meanwhile, says the words are good ones — but the UCP’s record does not instill trust
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Indigenous hockey players sought for feature film in Alberta

Indigenous hockey players sought for feature film in Alberta

Casting call for coming-of-age hockey comedy 'Smudge the Blades' that will be shooting in Alberta.
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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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Fraser Institute releases Alberta rankings for Cochrane High Schools

Fraser Institute releases Alberta rankings for Cochrane High Schools

High schools in Cochrane were ranked among the 290 others in Alberta in the Fraser Institute's latest Report Card on Alberta’s High Schools 2024.
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Cochrane area non-profits receive over $70,000 from MTA tourney

Cochrane area non-profits receive over $70,000 from MTA tourney

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