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COCHRANE— MacKay's Ice Cream has closed its doors for three weeks to adhere to the recently enhanced COVID-19 public health measures in the province.

“For years and years, we’ve known that we need to plan with our neighbours we can’t just run around doing things that affect others without talking to each other,” Flowers said. “This is taking us in the right direction.”

The Town of Cochrane had a reported 118 active cases of COVID-19 as of the end of the day Wednesday (May 19). To date, 1,003 cases have been reported in Cochrane— Two people have died and 883 people have recovered.

“We can’t really control what bears do, but we can control what we do— We can try and ensure that the roads, the corridors and the parks are as safe as possible for the wildlife.”

What's happening in Cochrane this week: The Town of Cochrane wants motorists to be wary of construction personelle at the 4th Avenue bridge, the Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee is looking for cultural representatives for Cochrane Culture Days and Cochrane GM generously donates 1,000 masks to the Big Hill Haven Women's Shelter.

“Impaired driving is the number one cause of criminal death in Canada. What that means is that more people are killed by drunk drivers than are murdered in this country."

“Things keep changing and we just have to keep adapting and hoping for the best,” Ellie said. “I just hope everyone can appreciate the work put into the virtual pieces and know that it's [graduation] an accomplishment to celebrate.”

“Sports and physical activity are for everybody. It doesn’t matter if you’re already involved in sports, if you’re not, if you have money, if you have skills— That’s not what it’s about. It’s about just getting out there, having fun, discovering. We know that this will provide foundations for kids to continue to play as they become teenagers and as they become adults, which is key if we want a healthy, engaged community.”

COCHRANE— Cochrane RCMP are advising motorists to stay off Highway 1 between Highway 22 and Sibbald Creek Trail due to poor weather conditions causing reduced visibility.

Bragg Creek and area residents interested in setting up backyard chicken coops can learn the ins and outs of what it’s like to house the animals at three upcoming information sessions.