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Alberta government to lower age of eligibility for free breast cancer screening EDMONTON — Alberta’s government is lowering the age for breast cancer screening to those as young as 40, a move that opens the door to self-referral so more people can access publicly funded mammograms by next year.

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In his final book, Karsten Heuer tells how bison returned to Banff Heuer's posthumous release of "Buffalo Lessons" tells story of bringing plains bison back to Banff National Park
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Local stories take centre stage at library author talk The Cochrane Public Library continues its Author Talk series with local writer Judy Stewart, who will share stories from her new memoir and discuss her journey as an author.
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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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Porch pickups return with food bank's annual spring drive Cochrane residents are invited to support the local food bank by leaving donations on their porch for pickup during the annual spring food drive, helping restock shelves for those in need.
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Alberta's Smith says province will do away with twice-a-year time change EDMONTON — Premier Danielle Smith says Albertans will soon be ditching twice-a-year clock changes. Smith told Postmedia that the province plans to stick with daylight time year-round.

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QR code allows Cochrane residents to more easily pay local fines In an effort to increase accessibility, all bylaw tickets issued in Cochrane will now include a unique QR code linked to a secure online payment portal.
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Rocky View County approves 4.14 per cent tax increase for 2026 At the Tuesday, April 14, meeting, Council approved the 2025 Spring Budget Finalization, which included the municipal property tax increase.
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Alberta officials monitoring federal plans for social media ban Alberta schools and government officials are keeping a close eye on a potential social media ban for kids under 16 from Ottawa.

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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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Alberta government meeting with grocers to address food affordability: minister EDMONTON — Alberta's government says it's meeting with some of Canada's largest grocers to address food affordability in the province.

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: The innovation of play From the structured games of childhood to the creative freedom of a modern makerspace, the act of play is emerging as a critical tool for developing executive function at any age.
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Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee recognizes volunteers at ceremony The Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee (CISC) welcomed a large contingent of its volunteers to an appreciation ceremony at the St. Andrews United Church on April 18.
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Cultivate Cochrane showcases mobile greenhouse at Roller Day Cochrane residents gathered at the SLS Centre on April 18 to explore the future of local sustainable agriculture with the Cultivate Cochrane team.
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Book sale draws crowd to Cochrane RancheHouse The Friends of the Cochrane Public Library held a spring sale at the Cochrane RancheHouse on April 18, drawing a huge crowd that perused thousands of titles.
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Sexual assault charges against Alberta spiritual leader and wife stayed EDMONTON — Sexual assault charges against a self-styled spiritual leader and his wife have been stayed after the Alberta prosecution service said it conducted a thorough review of the file and determined it was unable to proceed with the charges.

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Cobras Football earns numerous league awards, tops all teams in all-star selections Months after their championship win, the Cochrane Cobras are celebrating a historic haul of individual accolades from the Rocky View Schools Sports Association.
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COMMENTARY: Building a Strong Canada Means Not Leaving People Behind From specialized diets to mobility aids, the hidden costs of living with a disability are pushing thousands of Canadians to the brink of financial ruin as inflation continues to soar.
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Windows in Edmonton: What Alberta Homeowners Need to Know Before They Buy If you've started researching windows in Edmonton , you've probably already noticed there's a lot to consider.

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Conservative motion to increase access to addictions treatment goes to committee A unanimous vote in the House of Commons on April 15 progressed Bill C-231 to the committee stage for further study and possible amendments before it becomes law. The conservative private member's bill would allow judges to refer youths charged or convicted of crimes to addictions treatment and delay sentencing until the treatment is completed.

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Oral Health Month highlights link between dental care and overall well-being Dr. Olivia Cui of Cochrane says the secret to lifelong health might start with habits formed in the dental chair at a young age.
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Canada-wide warrant leads to arrest in CrossIron Mills stabbing investigation A man is in stable condition and a suspect is in custody after a robbery and stabbing occurred during a meeting to sell cell phones at CrossIron Mills.
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The 'Mater Familias' behind Glenbow Ranch’s legacy Friends and collaborators are reflecting on the legacy of Robin Harvie, long regarded as a key figure in the creation of Glenbow Ranch Park and remembered for her calm leadership and lasting impact on the community.
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Cochrane learns about the Ghost-Kananaskis Sub-Regional Plan A new provincial planning process for the Ghost-Kananaskis region is prompting local engagement, with the Land Lovers Network hosting sessions in Cochrane and beyond to gather community input on land use and watershed protection.
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Alberta's governing UCP to revisit proposed riding changes before next election EDMONTON — Alberta's governing United Conservatives are looking to take another run at redrawing provincial riding boundaries — a move the Opposition NDP calls a cynical backdoor scheme to rig the October 2027 general election.

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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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Nakiska ski resort in Kananaskis announces plans for summer operation The ski resort's proposed summer operations include a mountain coaster, lift-serviced mountain biking trails, a network of hiking trails and sightseeing activities.

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Alberta producers sound alarm over high fertilizer prices Alberta producers say fertilizer prices are more of an issue than the temporary federal fuel tax cut

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Volunteer Fair drew around 500 residents, 56 community groups, Town of Cochrane says With 56 community groups represented, the inaugural Cochrane volunteer fair successfully bridged the gap between residents and local organizations on April 11.
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RCMP shooting after high-speed chase at Canada-U.S. border 'necessary and reasonable' CALGARY — Alberta's police watchdog says there will be no charges after the death of an American man following a dangerous high-speed pursuit at the Canada-U.S. border crossing at Coutts, Alta., last year.

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