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Editorial: Alberta municipalities must be financially supported

Editorial: Alberta municipalities must be financially supported

Funding being provided through the Local Government Fiscal Framework program remains wholly inadequate to meet municipal infrastructure needs, according to ABMunis.
First Nations life expectancy 19 years lower than other Albertans

First Nations life expectancy 19 years lower than other Albertans

The average First Nations lifespan is now nearly two decades shorter than other Albertans, data from Alberta Health reveals
Calgary-region planning board votes to cease operations

Calgary-region planning board votes to cease operations

The Calgary Metropolitan Region Board, whose members include Cochrane, Airdrie and Rocky View County, voted unanimously to wind down operations.
Cochrane Lions Event Centre mapping out the next 50 years

Cochrane Lions Event Centre mapping out the next 50 years

It may be up for the worst pun of the year, but Lions Club of Cochrane’s John Copithorne is definitely bullish on the future of the stampede grounds and the event centre in the middle of town.
Cochrane to partner with Diamond Valley and Bighorn for Emergency Management Project

Cochrane to partner with Diamond Valley and Bighorn for Emergency Management Project

A partnership between Cochrane, Diamond Valley, and the MD of Bighorn plans to create an Emergency Management Project, following a $200,000 grant from the province.
Alberta farmers brace for U.S. tariffs impact

Alberta farmers brace for U.S. tariffs impact

Alberta farmers have a lot of worries and concerns about potential 25 per cent tariffs imposed on their industry by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Rage to debut as the newest team in the National Ringette League

Rage to debut as the newest team in the National Ringette League

The Rocky Mountain Rage is gearing up to debut as the National Ringette League's newest team.
Alberta puts contracts on hold amid allegations of corruption in private surgeries

Alberta puts contracts on hold amid allegations of corruption in private surgeries

Alberta’s front-line health provider says it will stop awarding contracts to firms at the centre of an auditor's investigation into what the Opposition NDP calls unprecedented allegations of corruption surrounding health procurement contracts.
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
Black History events at Cochrane library

Black History events at Cochrane library

The Cochrane Library's tribute to Black History runs this month with talks, films and other events.
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