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Cochrane Eco Centre recognized for recycling excellence
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (352+ words) Cochrane’s Eco Centre has received provincial recognition for its leadership in recycling and waste diversion. The award recognizes the Eco Centre’s leadership in providing safe, convenient and effective recycling services to the community. The Town says ongoing improvements at the…...
Bear simulator to put spray skills to the test on Saturday - CochraneNow: Cochrane, Alberta's latest news, sports, weather, community events.
1+ week, 5+ day ago (456+ words) Cochrane residents will have an opportunity to learn how to properly use bear spray during a hands-on demonstration this weekend. Wildlife Coexistence Cochrane is adding a bear spray demonstration on Sept. 5 to its Discovery Days activities at The Station, 360 Railway…...
Bighorn sheep hit Alberta roads on new specialty licence plate
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (202+ words) Albertans will be able to buy a new specialty licence plate featuring bighorn sheep starting Sept. 1, with $55 from each plate sold going to the Alberta Conservation Association. The province announced the plate Monday, describing it as Alberta’s first conservation-focused specialty…...
Alberta easing wetland rules for farmers
2+ week, 3+ day ago (410+ words) The Alberta government says it is restoring property rights for farmers by removing Water Act approval requirements for certain agricultural activities involving ephemeral water bodies and temporary and seasonal wetlands on private cropland. The regulatory changes are expected to take…...
Future Alberta rebates could avoid separate application process
2+ week, 3+ day ago (557+ words) Finance Minister Jason Nixon says he has instructed his department to begin work toward a Canada Revenue Agency partnership for future rebate programs, with the goal of avoiding another separate provincial application process. Higher oil prices drive Alberta’s $2B surplus forecast…...
Road to popular Canmore trails reopens
2+ week, 6+ day ago (233+ words) Alberta Parks says the Canmore Hill section of Highway 742, also known as Spray Lakes Road or the Smith-Dorrien Highway, has reopened following a temporary closure due to rockfall risk. The reopening also includes the Grassi Lakes Day Use Area and…...
Peter Guthrie asks what Albertans get from data-centre boom
3+ week, 2+ day ago (572+ words) Alberta Tory Party Leader and Airdrie-Cochrane MLA Peter Guthrie is questioning whether the province’s push to attract large-scale data centres will deliver enough benefits to Albertans. Guthrie says the province is promoting the sector as a multi-billion-dollar opportunity, but argues…...
Rocky View County warns about invasive Yellow Clematis
3+ week, 2+ day ago (157+ words) Rocky View County is reminding residents to watch for an invasive climbing vine that can quickly take over fences, shrubs and trees. Yellow clematis, also known as golden clematis, is a noxious weed under Alberta’s Weed Control Act. Landowners are…...
Alberta relaunches task force to intensify fight against invasive species
3+ week, 2+ day ago (170+ words) Alberta is relaunching its Aquatic Invasive Species Task Force as the province steps up efforts to keep invasive mussels and other aquatic species out of its waterways. The task force, chaired by Calgary-Lougheed MLA Eric Bouchard, will bring together experts…...
Cochrane resident says dust problem growing, asks residents to help document it - CochraneNow: Cochrane, Alberta's latest news, sports, weather, community events.
3+ week, 2+ day ago (573+ words) A Cochrane resident who has been tracking construction dust around the community for the past three years says the problem is getting worse— and he wants the Town to take stronger action. Neil Egsgard, who lives in Riversong and has…...