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Much-beloved historic Cochrane landmark destroyed in powerful windstorm - Calgary | Globalnews.ca

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A 300-year-old tree in Cochrane , Alberta , was destroyed by a windstorm on Thursday .

The tree was part of a stand of trees growing southwest of Bighill Creek , near Cochrane Ranche .

Mayor Jeff Genung says there has been an outpouring of support and emotional tributes to the tree.

Propagation specialists were on-site Friday to collect genetic material in an effort to grow a new tree.

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