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St. Albert recorded two new cases, no new deaths

At the end of the day Wednesday (Feb. 10) the town has a reported seven active cases of the virus. To date 318 cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Cochrane— 309 people have recovered and two people have died.

“For the sake of the children, I hope that the season happens. Mentally and physically, they’re ready for more, they’re tired of sitting inside their homes and not being able to connect with their friends.”

What's happening in Cochrane this week: Technical issues with the Town's e-services, Wear Red Canada Day in support of Women's heart health, and Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee is planning an online auction.

“Everything is burnt, everything is gone,” Simeon said. “I have nowhere to go with the girls— I have nowhere to call home.”

“Transportation is a huge issue … And fresh fruits and grocery stores have not developed along the reserve,” Khan said. “Bringing the food market specifically to the reserve it gives the Nation members an opportunity to purchase fresh fruits and veggies at a pretty good price.”

"The new protective services building will also allow for more streamlined integration of policing services, where appropriate, and provide residents with a single location for all policing matters," Barsi said.

Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre prepares to reopen to the public and has already seen initial bookings rolling in.

As of the end of the day Tuesday (Feb. 9) the Town of Cochrane had a reported six cases of COVID-19. To date, Cochrane has reported 317 cases of the virus— Two people have died and 309 people have recovered.

“It never ceases to amaze me— The generosity that you see. Whether it’s from a business giving to an initiative, or a person giving to a business to help an initiative, or whatever it is, the community rallies. We protect what we have, and I think that’s the kind of heart, no matter how big we get, that’s what you always see.”