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Editorial: Is Bill 20 a power grab?

Editorial: Is Bill 20 a power grab?

Essentially, municipalities under confederation were considered akin to provincial government “franchises” in modern day parlance.
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AltaLink to conduct area helicopter patrols of transmission lines

AltaLink to conduct area helicopter patrols of transmission lines

Patrols of transmission lines will start May 13 and are expected to be complete by May 17, and include passes over Airdrie, Rocky View and Cochrane areas.
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Free compost giveaway this weekend in Cochrane

Free compost giveaway this weekend in Cochrane

The event goes from 10AM-4PM at the Lagoon site, 141 Bow Bend Way.
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Mt. St. Francis Retreat Centre opens Brother Sun and Sister Moon Trails

Mt. St. Francis Retreat Centre opens Brother Sun and Sister Moon Trails

The new Brother Sun and Sister Moon trail names are linked to the St. Francis of Assisi hymn Canticle of Creatures. In this hymn, St Francis calls out all creatures, minerals, plants, or animals, as siblings to praise their Creator.
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Forest products company holds open house on clearcut logging in Cochrane

Forest products company holds open house on clearcut logging in Cochrane

The chances of putting a complete stop to clearcut logging in West Bragg Creek and Moose Mountain seem to be fading as more information comes out through the public consultation
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Thank a teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week

Thank a teacher for Teacher Appreciation Week

May 8-12 is teacher appreciation week.
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Precipitation helps stave off wildfires across Alberta

Precipitation helps stave off wildfires across Alberta

It is suspected that humans were the cause of more than 70% of this year's wildfires.
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Cochrane storm chaser heading south for tornado season

Cochrane storm chaser heading south for tornado season

Moriseau said sometimes storm chasers get a bad rap as adrenaline junkies, but he feels storm chasing is more like a calling.
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McHappy Day in Cochrane aims to raise $25,000

McHappy Day in Cochrane aims to raise $25,000

McDonalds restaurants in Cochrane and Banff-Canmore celebrated McHappy day on May 8, to help raise money for the Ronald McDonald House Charity.
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Cochrane Sings hosts season opening concert on May 10

Cochrane Sings hosts season opening concert on May 10

Cochranites are invited to enjoy the voices of Cochrane Sings and their first-ever season opening concert on May 10.
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