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Help available in Cochrane area to identify warning signs of domestic abuse

Help available in Cochrane area to identify warning signs of domestic abuse

Tragic death of former Cochrane school teacher a sharp reminder of how devastating domestic violence can be
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'Degraded and helpless': Spike in reported abuse in Alberta's continuing care homes

'Degraded and helpless': Spike in reported abuse in Alberta's continuing care homes

In 2023-24, The Protection for Persons in Care (PPC) program investigated hundreds of reports of abuse. According to its annual report, investigators determined 157 of these allegations were founded — three times more than the previous year.
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Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

Canada carbon rebate goes out today as future of carbon tax remains unclear

The first carbon rebate of 2025 is being paid out today to households in provinces that use the federal carbon pricing system — even as the future of the rebate program itself remains uncertain.
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Strip mining to be allowed under Alberta's new coal rules

Strip mining to be allowed under Alberta's new coal rules

Alberta’s modernized coal rules will permit strip mining and other surface mining techniques in the Rockies and foothills.
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Winter in the Woods celebrates its fourth year

Winter in the Woods celebrates its fourth year

Bragg Creek's Winter in the Woods Festival is back for its fourth year on Feb. 1st, running from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Bragg Creek Community Centre.
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Letter to the Editor: Opposition to RVC council Cochrane Lake decisions

Letter to the Editor: Opposition to RVC council Cochrane Lake decisions

As a resident of Rock View County (RVC) I and many other residents of RVC vigorously oppose this change in Bylaw as it will clearly impact existing residents in the near future with dramatically increased density and existing poorly conceived, planne
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RVS rolls out new real-time bus tracking app

RVS rolls out new real-time bus tracking app

Rocky View Schools is informing families about their plans to transition to a new real-time bus tracking app called WheresTheBus
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Rocky View County continues to explore berming of Cochrane Lake

Rocky View County continues to explore berming of Cochrane Lake

RVC Reeve Crystal Kissel said they’re not ready to fully approve the solution, as they still need to iron out the details and look at who’s paying for what.
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Alberta and Calgary rank first in growth for 2024, according to U-Haul data

Alberta and Calgary rank first in growth for 2024, according to U-Haul data

Data released by the U-Haul Growth Index shows that Alberta and Calgary have been ranked first among the fastest growing areas in Canada.
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Moose tranquilized in Cochrane and moved away

Moose tranquilized in Cochrane and moved away

Moose tranquilized and moved northwest of town Sunday
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