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What it's like being a sign language interpreter during the COVID-19 crisis

What it's like being a sign language interpreter during the COVID-19 crisis

ASL interpreters have had to learn new signs, like "coronavirus," "social distancing," and even "beer pong"
COCHRANE IN BRIEF, March 26

COCHRANE IN BRIEF, March 26

First confirmed COVID-19 case in Westlock

First confirmed COVID-19 case in Westlock

419 cases confirmed in the province
P.E.I. to reopen some liquor stores, citing concerns about alcohol withdrawal

P.E.I. to reopen some liquor stores, citing concerns about alcohol withdrawal

Updated: Stricter enforcement measures announced as Alberta records 61 new COVID-19 cases

Updated: Stricter enforcement measures announced as Alberta records 61 new COVID-19 cases

We all have a role to play, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said, and that means even close family members no longer eating from the same bowl of popcorn.
Alberta CAF members take drastic action to prevent spread of COVID-19

Alberta CAF members take drastic action to prevent spread of COVID-19

With 65,000 regular force members, more than 2,000 of whom are currently deployed on 20 missions, the Canadian Armed Forces is taking “unprecedented measures” to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 while maintaining essential operations and their ability to respond as needed.
Lucas Chaisson putting on Facebook live stream performance tonight at 8 p.m.

Lucas Chaisson putting on Facebook live stream performance tonight at 8 p.m.

Local musician Lucas Chaisson is looking to do his part during the COVID-19 outbreak, by putting on a live performance through Facebook to entertain his fans and the people of Cochrane that will take place tonight at 8 p.m.
Woman in Newfoundland arrested for refusing to self-isolate after talking to police

Woman in Newfoundland arrested for refusing to self-isolate after talking to police

As pandemic spreads, a wave of executive teams announce pay cuts

As pandemic spreads, a wave of executive teams announce pay cuts

"I can't do anything about this (virus), nobody can do anything about this, but you've got to get people back employed. The most comforting thing I can do is say, 'Look, the company's strong. It'll be around in three months,'" said Murray Mullen, chief executive of Alberta-based Mullen Group Ltd.
Federal bill with more than $100 B in COVID-19 aid gets royal assent, is now law

Federal bill with more than $100 B in COVID-19 aid gets royal assent, is now law

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