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What's happening in Cochrane this week: the Town of Cochrane has launched a survey to gather public input for its operations budget, Cruise Cochrane is looking to remind the town's seniors citizens that they remain in our heart and minds, and the Cochrane Legion is offering support to veterans and their families.

“Volunteers are literally what makes up a community. I honestly think they are what set a community apart and it defines the spirit of a community,” said Helping Hands Society of Cochrane and Area program manager Melia Hayes. “Cochrane and specifically Helping Hands has some of the best volunteers.”

“I think everybody spent too much time in the wintertime not going anywhere and we’ve had a very good reaction since we opened on April 8. We’ve already hit two or three days that, in the 43 I’ve been in the golf business I haven’t quite seen that many people playing in mid-April."

“COVID-19 is unpredictable— With all of the variant strains that have emerged from the original COVID-19 make it hard to say,” Szumlas said. “I’m hopeful that this is just a two-week circuit breaker, but will need to rely on professionals to let us know if this should continue or not.”

EDMONTON — Alberta has passed legislation that will give all workers three hours of paid, job-protected leave to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Labour Minister Jason Copping says Bill 71 will reduce barriers for Alberta workers to get vaccinated.

“Orphan bear cubs need rescue," said Cochrane Ecological Institute president Clio Smeeton.

The Alberta Major Crimes Unit has placed one individual under arrest following the death of 23-year-old Keesha Crawler.

“Every little dollar helps... We certainly appreciate the help."

As of the end of the day Monday (April 19) there were a reported 142 active cases of COVID-19 in Cochrane. To date, 621 cases have been identified— 477 people have recovered and two people have died.

COCHRANE— Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre is still open for business despite the move back to Stage One that was announced by the provincial government on April 6.