Alberta's Smith says she'll call up UCP officials not signing anti-separatism pledge

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she'll be making phone calls to cajole officials in her United Conservative Party who are pushing back on her attempts to quell separatist activism in the ranks.

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Editorial: Social media sharing shouldn't support identify theft

“Sharing school names, sports schedules, and daily routines narrows down where children are. This is information that should be protected, not posted.” says Alberta Rural Crime Watch Association

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Alberta implementing new oil royalty payment system to encourage production

CALGARY — Alberta's government is introducing a new royalty payment program that it says is aimed at incentivizing development in the oil industry.

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Council approves land-use changes for proposed Greystone development

Council approved amendments allowing Burnswest to consolidate two Clarke Terrace parcels for a proposed industrial site with two buildings and leasable business bays.

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Alberta government promises rural communities more continuing care spaces

Affordabilities and Utilities Minister Nathan Neudorf said rural Alberta municipalities their relatives needs will be balanced with those in the two major cities on this file

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Cochrane horse jumper captures gold medal in RMSJ competition

14-year-old Cochrane horse jumper Lydia Hamilton captured a gold medal at the Rocky Mountain Show Jumping (RMSJ) Royal West show to become a developing rider champion.

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Separatist leader tells crowd in southern Alberta they can flip the UCP

Speakers at an independence town hall in Okotoks included Mitch Sylvestre, the UCP's chief financial officer and a former Conservative MP.

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Alberta expanding use of AI technology that speeds up MRIs after successful pilot

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says it will spend $14 million on artificial intelligence technology that speeds up the MRI testing process.

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B.C. police charge Alberta man, 19, in alleged Roblox child-luring case:

KELOWNA — A 19-year-old Alberta man has been arrested and charged with child luring and sexual exploitation in a case allegedly linked to online gaming. Mounties in Kelowna, B.C., say Kenneth Livesey of Beaverlodge, Alta., was arrested on Oct.

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Cochrane and Bragg Creek Christmas markets set thus far

Christmas markets are returning to Cochrane and Bragg Creek as the holiday season comes around once again. 

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Kimmetts reflect on decades of community giving

Named this year’s Community Builder Award recipients, the longtime residents have supported local youth, charities and community projects while honouring their daughter Lindsay’s legacy.

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Cochrane veteran blends yoga and golf in second career

After a 20-year military career in chemical and biological defence, Megan McKenzie has turned her passions for yoga and golf into a business serving Cochrane and Calgary.

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Cochrane Home Treasures donates $20,000 to Cochrane Food Bank

Cochrane Food Bank operations manager Anne Bovon said that the generous donation from Home Treasures comes at a busy time of need for local families as the winter season creeps around the corner. 

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Cobras junior girls volleyball headed to gold medal game Nov. 18

The Cochrane High Cobras Junior Varsity Girls volleyball team defeated the W.H. Croxford Cavaliers Junior Varsity Girls in the Rocky View Schools Sports Association (RVSSA) semi-finals at Cochrane High on Nov. 10 to play for gold on Nov. 18.

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Fire advisory declared for East and West Rocky View County

RVC Fire Services issued the Fire Advisory effective Thursday, Nov. 12., which will remain in effect as long as conditions remain.

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Cochrane author releases new novel about youth at risk in education

Set in Canada, primarily in Alberta, Smith explores the lives of children and youth who, unnoticed, slip through the cracks of Alberta’s educational and social systems.

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Uneven weather leaves Alberta farmers with mixed harvest fortunes

Alberta’s 2024 harvest is nearly complete, revealing a stark contrast between bumper crops in the south and weather-related hardships in northern regions.

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Alberta panel proposes new electoral riding for Cochrane

The proposed boundaries would separate Cochrane from Airdrie-Cochrane, giving the town its own MLA while drawing criticism from current MLA Peter Guthrie.

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Why treating soil acidity crop by crop is no longer enough for Prairie farmers

Study helps tackle the challenge of how modern agricultural practices affect soil acidity, and managing those changes before they become a serious problem.

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Activist calls for ban on sports betting ads as legislation moves through Parliament

OTTAWA — A psychologist is calling on the federal government to ban all advertising promoting sports betting while it considers a new national regulatory framework.

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Online dangers rise for Canadian children, report finds

Children First Canada warns that cyberbullying, online exploitation and harmful digital content are putting a generation of young people at risk.

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Hundreds gather in Cochrane for 2026 Remembrance Day ceremony

Cochrane Legion Branch 15 hosted the annual Cenotaph ceremony, where attendees laid more than 20 wreaths and honoured those who have served and continue to serve.

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Saving lives on a frozen front line

Researcher teams up with Canadian Armed Forces to find out what it will take to get blood to a battlefield in the High Arctic.

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Cochrane firefighters collect donations for veterans

Cochrane Fire Services hosted a veteran's food drive in support of Legacy Place Society from Nov. 2 to Nov. 5 outside of Save on Foods.

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'True warrior spirit': Stoney Nakoda WWII rifleman to be honoured in Kananaskis Country

"Joe was a true hero, not only for his people, but for Canada."

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Family-friendly activities and concerts planned for Grey Cup week in Calgary

Calgary is transforming into a football hub this week as the city hosts the 113th Grey Cup and a five-day festival leading up to the championship game.

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MLAs honour Indigenous veterans, fallen Wainwright troops

Honouring the service of Indigenous veterans in Canada unlocks a story steeped in irony and inequality, the legislature was reminded in the lead-up to Remembrance Day. First Nations, Métis and Inuit military personnel stood up to oppression in two world

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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

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Paramedic widow learned husband was shot while trying to save second Edmonton officer

EDMONTON — One of the last memories Ashley Ryan has of her husband is wiping blood off his face shortly after he was shot while responding to a domestic disturbance call in Edmonton four years ago.

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Alberta approves 920-MW natural-gas power plant for AI data centre

Beacon AI inches closer to construction in Sturgeon County following latest Alberta Utilities Commission approval

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