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Trans-Canada Highway reopens west of Calgary after grass fireThe Trans-Canada Highway was shut down in both directions Friday evening due to a grass fire.CanadaApr 30
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$15M lotto jackpot ticket sold in northern OntarioA jackpot lottery ticket worth $15 million was sold in the Timiskaming/Cochrane District in northern Ontario on Tuesday.CanadaApr 21
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Wind warning lifted for Calgary but remains in effect elsewhere in AlbertaStrong winds with gusts in excess of 90 to 100 kilometres per hour were expected in parts of Alberta Thursday afternoon and evening.WeatherApr 1
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Fire crews battle 2 separate, large grass fires around CalgaryFire crews spent Thursday afternoon battling two separate grass fires on the north end of Calgary. Officials said thick smoke from one fire prompted a number of calls to 911.EnvironmentApr 1
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Calgary police look for witnesses of erratic driver in intimidation incident last weekOnce in Cochrane, police said the offender, who is believed to be a man, made clear attempts to intimidate the victim by speeding up and driving erratically.CrimeMar 19
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Cochrane RCMP look for tips after 2 children related to ‘volatile court battle’ taken from homeMounties in Cochrane need help finding two kids they believe were abducted by their aunt and grandmother, according to a news release issued Sunday.CrimeMar 14
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Alberta wellness society aims to help first responders with traumaWayfinders Wellness Retreat was created as a safe haven and a space for all first responders to access multiple resources to support recovery.HealthJan 23
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Dairy Queen owner apologizes after refusing to write ‘lesbian’ on ice cream cakeThe owner of a Cochrane restaurant said he's sorry after an offensive encounter involving an ice cream cake. It ruined a birthday for a young woman who felt disappointed.CanadaJan 21
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Hundreds of sleds donated to families in Cochrane, including girl who survived five organ transplantsA major Christmas donation event took place at the Cochrane Toyota dealership Sunday, including to a family that has been supported by the community through a rare surgery.FeaturesDec 20, 2020
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Misunderstood wolfdogs get permanent home at Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary near CalgaryAngie Birch started out as an intern at the sanctuary, about 15 kilometres west of Cochrane, Alta., nearly six years ago. She's now a tour guide and helps take care of the 37 wolfdogs permanently housed there.CanadaNov 30, 2020
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