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Bicycle Network Plan spurs council debate

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Cyclists rejoice; a proposed bike path was presented to council on Nov. 13 that would see an extensive upgrade to the current pathway system in Cochrane, but not all were sold on every detail of the plan.

“What bothers me is that we didn’t have any public input in this,” said councillor Ivan Brooker, “and yet we’re all talking about this like it’s going to happen.”

Brian Patterson, an active transportation practice leader with Urban Systems, presented the Bicycle Network Plan to council.

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Airport upgrade could begin 1 year ahead of schedule

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The City of Medicine Hat is in the final stages of approving a major upgrade to the city-owned airport terminal, a measure that could coincide with the arrival of a new Western Canadian air carrier.

Senior city officials and staff members met Wednesday for a final analysis of proposals to increase capacity and functions at the Medicine Hat Regional Airport.

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Washout Creek trails to be upgraded, repaired this summer

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More than $360,000 in upgrades to the Washout Creek trail loop was proposed at the Monday, Oct. 22 Devon town council meeting.

The trail loop, which begins at the Lions Campground and follows Washout Creek for several kilometers, suffers from a lack of heavy-duty maintenance. Bridges over the creek along the route are degraded, and are now only capable of supporting foot traffic.

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First phase of Mitford Park upgrades to move forward following Kraft Tour

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Upgrades to the Mitford Park area, which include a structure, skate-changing bench, picnic tables and a permanent electrical feed, are moving forward following this summer’s Kraft Celebration Tour, where Cochrane saw a visit from TSN and received $25,000 in grant money to go toward the improvement project.

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