Cochrane Eagle
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The Cochrane Eagle is a weekly newspaper based in #Cochrane, Alberta, and is part of the Great West Media family of publications.
BEYOND LOCAL: Federal budget increases agriculture funding, disaster support for producers
Federal budget increases agriculture funding, disaster support for producers
The Canadian federal government made several changes to agriculture funding in their 2025 budget which passed in parliament on Nov. 17.
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January 23, 2026 at 11:08 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Federal budget increases agriculture funding, disaster support for producers
BEYOND LOCAL: Local stakeholders call China deal a boon for Alberta farmers, drivers
Local stakeholders call China deal a boon for Alberta farmers, drivers
Agreement should mean cheaper EVs and more canola sales for Canada
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January 23, 2026 at 7:50 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Local stakeholders call China deal a boon for Alberta farmers, drivers
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta chiropractors adopting incident reporting system
Alberta chiropractors adopting incident reporting system
CAA board chair Jacqueline Boyd said that chiropractors in Alberta are now adopting a province-wide system to prevent harm and improve care through voluntary reporting, and Alberta is the first province to introduce the system.
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January 23, 2026 at 7:23 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta chiropractors adopting incident reporting system
BEYOND LOCAL: 'We should let them come down into the U.S.': Bessent weighs in on Alberta separatism
'We should let them come down into the U.S.': Bessent weighs in on Alberta separatism
While Alberta independence organizers focus on provincial sovereignty, U.S. Treasury secretary Scott Bessent is already speculating on the province's potential future south of the border.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:54 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: 'We should let them come down into the U.S.': Bessent weighs in on Alberta separatism
BEYOND LOCAL: ‘Grassroots’ group opposing vacancy tax shares office with company behind major Canmore development project
‘Grassroots’ group opposing vacancy tax shares office with company behind major Canmore development project
Canmore’s livability tax program, also called a vacancy tax, will come into effect in 2026, requiring owners of second homes who don’t live in the town or who rent their property for at least half of the year to pay a tax of approximately 0.4 per cent of the home’s assessed value.
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January 23, 2026 at 4:50 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: ‘Grassroots’ group opposing vacancy tax shares office with company behind major Canmore development project
COOL WINTER GUIDE: This Stunning Frozen Waterfall Takes Less Than 1km to Reach & is One of Alberta’s Coolest #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
This Stunning Frozen Waterfall Takes Less Than 1km to Reach & is One of Alberta’s Coolest
COOL WINTER GUIDE: If you’re craving a winter adventure that delivers big scenery without a ton of effort, Elbow Falls should be at the top of your list. Just a short, easy walk leads to one of Kananaskis Country’s most impressive frozen waterfalls.
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January 23, 2026 at 1:32 PM
COOL WINTER GUIDE: This Stunning Frozen Waterfall Takes Less Than 1km to Reach & is One of Alberta’s Coolest #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
BEYOND LOCAL: Funding reset necessary to halt snowballing infrastructure deficit, rural association says
Funding reset necessary to halt snowballing infrastructure deficit, rural association says
As repair costs for roads and bridges continue to climb, rural leaders are calling for a collaborative solution with provincial and federal governments.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:05 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Funding reset necessary to halt snowballing infrastructure deficit, rural association says
BEYOND LOCAL: Elon Musk: World's richest person's kindred connection to Alberta mountain town
Elon Musk: World's richest person's kindred connection to Alberta mountain town
Tesla titan's grandmother, aunt were artists in Alberta mountain town.
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January 22, 2026 at 10:38 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Elon Musk: World's richest person's kindred connection to Alberta mountain town
BEYOND LOCAL: Experts share information for Alzheimer's Awareness Month
Experts share information for Alzheimer's Awareness Month
“People with Alzheimer's are still valued, heard, seen, and respected, and that message is so powerful for both the family and the person,” said Alzheimer's Calgary community engagement coordinator Jenna Jepson.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:08 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Experts share information for Alzheimer's Awareness Month
BEYOND LOCAL: First Nations chiefs call out Ottawa over pipeline deal that doesn't mention water
First Nations chiefs call out Ottawa over pipeline deal that doesn't mention water
The memorandum of understanding, which opens a door to building a pipeline to transport bitumen from Alberta to the B.C. coast, does not touch on the high level of water consumption required to pull bitumen out of the oilsands.
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January 22, 2026 at 6:49 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: First Nations chiefs call out Ottawa over pipeline deal that doesn't mention water
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada halts livestock traceability changes after industry pushback
Canada halts livestock traceability changes after industry pushback
Proposed changes to federal livestock tracking are on hold as CFIA reviews farmer concerns over movement reporting and new requirements.
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January 22, 2026 at 5:46 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: Canada halts livestock traceability changes after industry pushback
COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: Snowshoeing Through Alberta #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
ICYMI: Snowshoeing Through Alberta
COOL WINTER GUIDE: When we think of hiking in Alberta, we often think about exploring the beautiful Rockies in a pair of hiking boots in the summer. The truth is, though, there are also incredible places to explore in the winter months.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:05 PM
COOL WINTER GUIDE: ICYMI: Snowshoeing Through Alberta #CoolWinterGuide #AdvertisingFeature #AlbertaTravel
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta releases new iGaming rules as province moves toward regulated online gambling
Alberta releases new iGaming rules as province moves toward regulated online gambling
New regulations aim to improve player safety and push illegal operators out of the market, according to Red Tape Reduction Minister Dale Nally.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:49 AM
BEYOND LOCAL: Alberta releases new iGaming rules as province moves toward regulated online gambling
BEYOND LOCAL: AquaHacking Challenge brings Prairie water innovation into focus
AquaHacking Challenge brings Prairie water innovation into focus
Event brought together students, entrepreneurs and Indigenous mentors to build real‑world solutions for agricultural and watershed pressures across Western Canada.
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January 21, 2026 at 11:41 PM
BEYOND LOCAL: AquaHacking Challenge brings Prairie water innovation into focus