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Province investing in Foothills infrastructure

Province investing in Foothills infrastructure

Fish Creek Bridge replacement to be fully-funded, along with a bridge at Hartell and several paving programs to improve highways in the County.
Federal budget 'overstates' economic impact of stimulus spending, budget officer says

Federal budget 'overstates' economic impact of stimulus spending, budget officer says

The budget officer's report estimated just $69 billion out of the $101.4 billion in new spending could be considered stimulus.
Cochrane hairstylist finalist in Canada-wide Spring is in the Hair competition

Cochrane hairstylist finalist in Canada-wide Spring is in the Hair competition

“Editorial stuff is not the norm we get to do every day. It’s something exciting to do to be more creative.”
Bar staff charged for violating public health orders during after-hours gathering

Bar staff charged for violating public health orders during after-hours gathering

“The ownership is not involved and actually is very proactive in trying to stop that. The owner has been quite proactive and helpful in terms of living up to his responsibility,” said Banff RCMP Staff Sergeant Mike Buxton-Carr.
Pfizer shot approved for kids 12 and up, Alberta to offer vaccine to children

Pfizer shot approved for kids 12 and up, Alberta to offer vaccine to children

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney was the first to announce that starting on Monday, his hard-hit province would make vaccines available to everyone aged 12 and up.
Visitors asked to stay away from Banff – for now

Visitors asked to stay away from Banff – for now

“It’s sort of odd for a tourism community to say this is the time to stay away, but we have to show leadership in our community by how we communicate,” said Councillor Peter Poole.
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Bowden ag society president calls on premier to retract statement

Bowden ag society president calls on premier to retract statement

Town of Bowden, Bowden and District Agriculture Society release joint statement regarding rodeo rally
Health minister, Hinshaw express disappointment over rodeo rally

Health minister, Hinshaw express disappointment over rodeo rally

Canadian Professional Rodeo Association GM backs the statement
Alberta confirms death linked to AstraZeneca vaccine

Alberta confirms death linked to AstraZeneca vaccine

"As chief medical officer of health, I am sad to report that tonight we have confirmed the death of an Alberta woman in her 50s from VITT following vaccination from the AstraZeneca vaccine," Hinshaw wrote.
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