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Residents from the Willows gather to save Wetland 80

Residents from the Willows gather to save Wetland 80

Residents of the Willows protested for the preservation of Wetland 80, at a peaceful demonstration that took place on Nov. 17.
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Letter to the Editor: Re: Big Hill Lodge and Judy Stewart's Letter

Letter to the Editor: Re: Big Hill Lodge and Judy Stewart's Letter

A few years ago my Mother was a resident at the Big Hill Lodge. The people who worked there were so caring and helpful it made her hard decision so much easier to swallow. I can not say enough good about them.
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Wildfire damage can be greatly reduced if homeowners are FireSmart

Wildfire damage can be greatly reduced if homeowners are FireSmart

In 2023, wildfires burned 18.5 million hectares of land in Canada - three times the size of Nova Scotia. Two hundred thousand people were evacuated and the damages from insurable losses cost over $3 billion dollars.
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iGaming and ads led to more problem gambling in Ontario. Should Alberta expect the same?

iGaming and ads led to more problem gambling in Ontario. Should Alberta expect the same?

There is a clear association between the expansion of online gambling, gambling advertising, and the number of people seeking help for problem gambling in Ontario, according to a new study.
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Letter to the Editor: Pathway Etiquette Reminder

Letter to the Editor: Pathway Etiquette Reminder

We have a newly paved and beautiful pathway through Glenbow. While walking the path to the River today, a cyclist sped past me and when I shouted slow down, he turned and shouted SHUT UP. We need some pathway rules. I suggest: 1.
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EDITORIAL: Country was built by hard-working immigrants

EDITORIAL: Country was built by hard-working immigrants

A multi-cultural society must also be a tolerant one, a population that embraces immigrants from all parts of the globe.
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Five now charged over a year after body discovered east of Okotoks

Five now charged over a year after body discovered east of Okotoks

A fifth person has now been charged in the death of Tara Miller, whose body was found near a highway east of Okotoks last March.
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Pedestrian accesses closing on Bow Ridge Drive and Bow Ridge Road

Pedestrian accesses closing on Bow Ridge Drive and Bow Ridge Road

Cochrane Parks will be closing the stairs between Bow Ridge Drive and Bow Ridge Road for repairs.
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Pathway closure on Hwy. 1A beneath Big Hill Creek

Pathway closure on Hwy. 1A beneath Big Hill Creek

The pathway beneath the Highway 1A bridges at Big Hill Creek will be closed for the demolition of the old bridge.
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Canada Post workers in Cochrane take part in nationwide strike

Canada Post workers in Cochrane take part in nationwide strike

Postal workers in Cochrane are protesting outside of the main post office in town, following the announcement of a nationwide strike on Nov. 15.
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