Politics

According to a class of nine and 10 year olds on April 15, Cochrane's next MLA should be Steve Durrell of the NDP.

If elected, the UCP says it will scrap Alberta’s carbon tax and appeal the federal carbon tax that came into effect on April 1.

This is the final week the Cochrane Eagle will run Q & A with the five candidates for the Airdrie-Cochrane riding.

A spirited crowd of more than 400 packed the Lions Event Centre on the evening of April 9 – some supporters flashing their blue and orange signs, others curious to hear local candidates weigh in on what they would bring to the table if elected to rep

Advance polling stations opened up across the province yesterday for the provincial election and will run through to April 13.

In the lead up to the April 16 provincial election, the Cochrane Eagle is running a weekly Q & A with candidates vying to become the MLA for the Airdrie-Cochrane riding.

While parents see the value in the NDP's proposed $25 childcare plan, some wonder if it is simply vote buying. The NDP announced Monday that it plans to expand its $25-a-day childcare plan if re-elected. The plan seeks to invest $1.

And then there were five ... Lifelong oil and gas professional Danielle Cameron is looking to gain some ground as she vies to represent the Airdrie-Cochrane riding for the Alberta Independence Party.

Where and when to vote is a question on the minds of many, particularly those with mobility concerns or who will be absent on the provincial election day – Tuesday, April 16.

In the lead up to the April 16, 2019 provincial election, the Cochrane Eagle will run a Q & A each week with the four candidates for the Airdrie-Cochrane riding.