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Report finds $2.29 billion bridge infrastructure deficit in rural Alberta

Report finds $2.29 billion bridge infrastructure deficit in rural Alberta

Substantial investments from the province are needed to prevent the deterioration of thousands of Alberta’s bridges, according to a report from the Rural Municipalities of Alberta.
Editorial: Don't take the wilderness for granted

Editorial: Don't take the wilderness for granted

Last week’s attack on a man near Madden by an aggressive grizzly is rare, but it is not a one-off.
Flag raising at The Station for National Legion Week

Flag raising at The Station for National Legion Week

Cochrane's Royal Canadian Legion Branch No.15 Men of Vision hosted a flag raising ceremony at the Station on Cochrane Crossing, on Sept. 13, ahead of National Legion Week.
Alberta’s health minister walks back hospital abortion access claims

Alberta’s health minister walks back hospital abortion access claims

Last week, Alberta Health Minister Adriana LaGrange played down concerns that transferring the operation of some hospitals to Covenant Health would negatively impact reproductive health care, but the minister’s claim about abortion access is contradicted by provincial policy and data.
Ennis Sisters coming back for another show in Bragg Creek

Ennis Sisters coming back for another show in Bragg Creek

The Juno Award winning Ennis Sisters are on their way back to Bragg Creek
Canada's China canola conundrum and its impact on Alberta farmers

Canada's China canola conundrum and its impact on Alberta farmers

Alberta canola producers react to China's anti-dumping probe and the resulting commodity price drop by locking their bin doors in hopes of better pricing.
Fire ban lifted in Rocky View County

Fire ban lifted in Rocky View County

Rocky View County Fire Services has lifted its Fire Advisory for East and  West Rocky View County.
Rent increases slowing in Canada, but concern about affordability high

Rent increases slowing in Canada, but concern about affordability high

A new report says rental rate increases are starting to level out, a welcome sign for the nearly 40 per cent of Canadians concerned about their ability to afford housing because of rising prices.
Taking the Trades Route: Young adult Albertans tout the benefits of hands-on careers

Taking the Trades Route: Young adult Albertans tout the benefits of hands-on careers

Called Skilled Trades Youth Ambassadors, they speak of job versatility, variety and satisfaction, and how those qualities are amplified by opportunities to lead.
Cultivate Cochrane is seeking new volunteers and board members

Cultivate Cochrane is seeking new volunteers and board members

Local food sustainability organization, Cultivate Cochrane, is seeking out new volunteers and board members.
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