DISPENSING MASKS TO FIGHT COVID-19
The Alberta Government is once again distributing masks to the general public to help limit the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The free masks will be available at A&W, McDonald’s and Tim Hortons restaurants while supplies last. The government has also been distributing masks to First Nations, churches and religious institutions, transit services, women’s and homeless shelters and other locations. Restaurants will be handing out eight masks per person, with the intention that Albertans pick-up masks for family and friends to reduce traffic at distribution locations. While mask-use is not mandatory at this time, masks are being encouraged by Alberta Health Services in areas where social distancing is not possible.
ROUTE 22 ART GALLERY DEBUTS NEW EXHIBIT
On Tuesday (July 14) the Route 22 Artist Collective hosted its first interchange of art, bringing in a new exhibition of the works that features 20 local artists. The exhibit is refreshed once a month, so new works displaying various genres will be on showcase on a regular basis. On Saturday (July 18), Route 22 Artist Collective will be holding a celebration to recognize the new display, complete with COVID-conscious refreshments. The artist-members of the collective will also be on hand to provide the stories of the works of stained glass, sculptures, woodturning, photography, and paintings.
CHASE THE ACE
Starting Saturday (July 11), and weekly thereafter, the Kiwanis Club of Cochrane is hosting a Chase the Ace draw at The Venue in Cochrane. The proceeds will be used to fund the club’s Christmas Toy project for disadvantaged kids, the bike recycling and safety program, kid’s leadership programs, Kamp Kiwanis and other community programs. Tickets for the draw start at $5, and the draw takes place at 8 p.m. each Saturday. Each week the draw jackpot accumulates until a lucky winner draws the ace of spades. The draw for July 18 has already reached $825.
