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The devastating floods this past June impacted more than 100,000 people in 30 communities, and resulted in about $3.1 billion in damages. However, the swollen rivers not only effected people but also impacted Albertaís wildlife.

The range of agricultural producers that attended the Small Farm Summit on Nov. 9 was broad, but the challenges amongst the small-scale farmers wasn’t.

The village of Beiseker’s fire hydrants have not been serviced in five years, according to the fire chief. The information came to light at the Nov. 12 Village council meeting.

Several Springbank-area residents voiced their concerns about a proposed outlet mall in Springbank at an open house at Edge School on Nov. 13.

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Provincial grant funding totaling about $116 million was committed to flood-impacted communities across Southern Alberta, including Rocky View County (RVC), on Nov.

Town of Cochrane staff is planning to speak with Rocky View County (RVC) staff to find an alternative to pumping water out of Cochrane Lake and funneling it into Horse Creek.

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The blue-green algae advisory issued for Cochrane Lake in August was lifted by Alberta Health Services (AHS) on Nov. 8. According to Medical Officer of Health Dr.

Cochrane RCMP is warning residents of a safety concern that surfaced after a pair of break and enters between Nov. 7 and Nov. 12.