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The Alberta Labour Relations Board has reached the decision that Rocky View County (RVC) had been bargaining in bad faith regarding the June layoffs of 11 full-time firefighters.

After four years in the works, victory is theirs. Theirs, as in Spray Lake Sawmills (SLS). Victory, as in their recent Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification.

According to a recent national survey conducted by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), ‘Greater Calgary’ is leading the pack in most business-friendly municipalities in Canada; the category of ‘Greater Calgary’ includes the City o

It’s only been a couple of weeks since A Taste of Cochrane saw 18 local food and beverage vendors offering samplings to event participants. But event coordinator Brooks Tower sees no reason not to keep the theme alive year-round.

Local congregation members of St. Andrew’s United Church are looking to do their part for Syrian relief this Nov. 9.

Voters who were unable to produce what Cochrane municipal election officials deemed appropriate identification remain infuriated over the confusion resulting from last week’s municipal election, leaving some eligible voters unable to cast their ballo

As one of two new faces sitting on the recently sworn-in Rocky View County council, Division 9 representative Bruce Kendall said he’s looking forward to getting his hands dirty.

As part of a long-term goal to reduce poverty across the province, representatives of the Alberta government will be coming to Cochrane to speak with residents about their thoughts and ideas on the matter.

A letter released by Alberta Health Services (AHS) Aug. 23 to emergency services personnel in the Calgary region appeared to indicate that Cochrane firefighters would no longer be responding to many emergency medical calls within the town.

The Government of Alberta is taking legislative action to protect Albertans from future floods by introducing new policies that will curb additional development in floodways, lessen future damage in areas prone to flooding and keep homebuyers abreast