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At 12:01 a.m. EST on Nov. 15, more than 55,000 Canada Post workers have gone on a nationwide strike following a decision by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers.

Canadian Union of Postal Workers says approximately 55,000 workers are striking, claiming little progress has been made in the bargaining process.

Former Cochrane Lions Rodeo Queen Breanna Correia was crowned as the upcoming 2025 Calgary Stampede Princess on Nov. 13.

The RCMP will begin its rollout of body-worn cameras for RCMP officers across the country next week. It expects deployment of more than 10,000 cameras to be finished in the next 12 to 18 months.

Take a Bow Theatre Society and Sleeping Giants are asking Cochrane to help them secure grant funding to establish the Children's Theatre Festival in Cochrane.

“No compelling scientific evidence has ever been produced to substantiate (the Province's) damage claims," critics have said. "In fact, horses should be characterized as native wildlife and protected."

Cochrane RCMP arrested 47-year-old Cochrane resident Darren Routhier for human trafficking on Nov. 7.

Alberta RCMP found $6.8 million worth of cocaine during a traffic stop that took place on Oct. 23.

Starting November 11, curbside collection returned to its winter schedule with organics carts collected every two weeks.

Despite the reports of Harper taking over as board chair, his AIMCo membership has not been confirmed. The government intends to announce the new board next week.