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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
Drinking water complaints in Fireside, Riversong and The Willows

Drinking water complaints in Fireside, Riversong and The Willows

Residents of some Cochrane neighbourhoods took to social media this week, complaining of foul-smelling water coming out of their taps. Some said their water tasted like dirt, or “swampy."
The best time change comes tonight - set your clocks an hour back

The best time change comes tonight - set your clocks an hour back

The clocks go back an hour at 2 a.m. this Sunday in Alberta
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
Province investigating sewage leak into Bow River in Cochrane

Province investigating sewage leak into Bow River in Cochrane

The provincial department responsible for the environment and keeping drinking water safe has been working closely with emergency responders in Cochrane since the sewage leak at Riverfront Park was discovered two weeks ago.
Alberta would need to negotiate international agreements if it quits CPP: Freeland

Alberta would need to negotiate international agreements if it quits CPP: Freeland

OTTAWA — Federal Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says if Alberta were to quit the Canada Pension Plan, it would require a "complex and multi-year process" of negotiating international social security agreements to deal with contributors who work a
Silvertips permanently relocating to Airdrie to start 2024 season

Silvertips permanently relocating to Airdrie to start 2024 season

Starting in 2024, Airdrie will be the home of the Rockyview Silvertips, a Junior B Tier One Lacrosse team that has played out of Cochrane in the Rocky Mountain Lacrosse League (RMLL) since 2018. The team announced the move on social media on Oct. 31.
Alberta doctors 'trepidatious' about changes to already fragile health-care system

Alberta doctors 'trepidatious' about changes to already fragile health-care system

CALGARY — The new president of the Alberta Medical Association says doctors are apprehensive about expected changes to the province's health-care delivery system as they deal with ongoing pressures in clinics and hospitals.
Cochrane Light Up looking for volunteers

Cochrane Light Up looking for volunteers

As Halloween gives way to the Christmas season, the call for volunteers to support some cherished Cochrane traditions is ramping up.
Alberta proposes changes to Public Health Act after COVID court ruling

Alberta proposes changes to Public Health Act after COVID court ruling

EDMONTON — The Alberta government is proposing changes to the Public Health Act to allow politicians to make final decisions in public health emergencies.
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