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Alberta's education tax hike cancelled

Alberta's education tax hike cancelled

The premier said reversing the 3.4-per-cent increase should save around $55 million for households and $32 million for businesses, for a total of $87 million a year.
How local business owners are dealing with the effects of COVID-19

How local business owners are dealing with the effects of COVID-19

Covid-19 has effected local businesses around the the globe and that includes the owners in the Town of Cochrane.
Better Business Bureau reminds everyone to remain vigilant to avoid scams related to the virus

Better Business Bureau reminds everyone to remain vigilant to avoid scams related to the virus

COVID-19 is affecting people, businesses and communities around the world. While this is bad news for Canadians, it's great news for scammers who are cashing in on our anxiety about the disease.
Mayor Jeff Genung to provide COVID-19 update today at 5 p.m.

Mayor Jeff Genung to provide COVID-19 update today at 5 p.m.

COVID-19 testing now prioritizes highest-risk groups

COVID-19 testing now prioritizes highest-risk groups

Travellers who returned to Alberta after March 12 and are showing mild symptoms will not longer be tested. The province asks anyone who is sick to self-isolate at home and stay away from others.
Local man turns lemons into pizza

Local man turns lemons into pizza

All of his 9” handmade pizzas are named for Cochrane nostalgia and, as Hall hopes, will evoke warm conversations around the fire pit or dinner table.
Child care spaces for Alberta's essential workers to open this week

Child care spaces for Alberta's essential workers to open this week

Alberta warns against fraud, malware as number of residents with COVID-19 rises by 33

Alberta warns against fraud, malware as number of residents with COVID-19 rises by 33

Food banks being pushed to the limit

Food banks being pushed to the limit

Food banks across the province are facing the stresses coming at them as best as they can. In addition to increased demand and reduced donations due to the pandemic, some Alberta food banks have also had to face security concerns and thefts.
Food banks respond to COVID-19

Food banks respond to COVID-19

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