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Trans Canada Trail extension to connect Cochrane and Canmore

Trans Canada Trail extension to connect Cochrane and Canmore

Though a specific route is not set, The Trail Owners Council is asking for input from Rocky View County on Phase 2 of the project.
The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

The pope was a friend, and they talked sports: TRC commissioner remembers Francis

Wilton Littlechild remembers closing his eyes before Pope Francis lead his first mass at the Vatican more than a decade ago. He wanted to clearly hear every word.
Alberta reports 29 new cases of measles, bringing total to 118

Alberta reports 29 new cases of measles, bringing total to 118

The government says many of the new cases are in Alberta's south and central zones, seven are in the north and one is in Edmonton.
Trial begins for former NHLers and Hockey Canada players accused of 2018 sexual assault

Trial begins for former NHLers and Hockey Canada players accused of 2018 sexual assault

Five former NHLers and Hockey Canada players, including Cochrane resident Dillon Dube, were in a London, Ont. courtroom for the start of their sexual assault trial on April 22.
Retired Alberta doctor wins Facebook defamation lawsuit

Retired Alberta doctor wins Facebook defamation lawsuit

Dr. Glenn Kowalsky initially sought cease-and-desist order, apology over social media comments made during the COVID-19 pandemic
Covid @ 5: Did we learn anything?

Covid @ 5: Did we learn anything?

St. Albert — and rest of Alberta — prepare for the next pandemic
Declining volunteerism rates on display in rural Alberta

Declining volunteerism rates on display in rural Alberta

Communities across Alberta like the Village of Boyle are feeling the affects of a downward trend in volunteerism, leaving beneficial groups like the hospital auxiliary at risk to the detriment of all locals
Female skier taken from Banff area ski resort to Calgary hospital in critical condition

Female skier taken from Banff area ski resort to Calgary hospital in critical condition

A female skier was taken to hospital in critical condition after a skiing incident at Sunshine Village Ski Resort Sunday (April 20).
St. Paul Canadiens win second consecutive Central Canada Cup championship

St. Paul Canadiens win second consecutive Central Canada Cup championship

It was the battle of Alberta on Sunday at the Clancy Richard Arena as the Central Canada Cup wrapped up, and the hometown St. Paul Canadiens took on the Wetaskiwin Icemen to win their second consecutive Central Canada Cup trophy.
Skier falls 20 metres into crevasse on Athabasca Glacier

Skier falls 20 metres into crevasse on Athabasca Glacier

“While crevasses may be less visible at this time of year, snow bridges remain thin, weak, and unpredictable, having only recently formed over the past few weeks."
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