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The Cochrane Activettes Share Your Christmas program saw success over the holiday season.

“If we’ve been injured by significant PTSD, even though the stories are vastly different, the methodology and the process and the way to healing is somewhat similar," Wagman said. “There’s hope, there’s a lot of other things when it comes to supporting your mental wellness."

As of Wednesday (Jan. 6), there were a reported 46 active cases of COVID-19 in Cochrane. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Thursday (Jan. 7), the province's current health measures will remain in place until at least Jan. 21. He was also announced students will be returning to their classroom as planned on Monday (Jan. 11).

What's happening in Cochrane this week: Students get ready to head back to school, the Cochrane Food Bank is set to reopen and the Town lights up the Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge to honor a slain officer.

“That’s a hard pill to swallow I’m disappointed,” Genung said. “This just does not leave a good feeling.”

“I think everybody is feeling like at least we’re taking a step forward,” said Big Hill Lodge manger Sandra Robin. “It’s something we all needed to hear— It has raised spirits.”

The first week of January should have been one of triumph for the Alberta government— The province had appeared to turn a corner in the COVID-19 pandemic with the roll out of a vaccine and active cases of the virus appearing to be levelling out. Instead, the United Conservative Party created a firestorm of a scandal when it was revealed elected officials had travelled outside of Canada.

“It’s really unfortunate we’ve got a beautiful bridge and now people will have to look at that every time they go out,” Savinkoff said.

“Every time I drove by if the show was running there was always someone in the gazebo dancing,” Shelstad said. “That made my heart very happy that at least I was able to bring some smiles to some people’s faces.”

Town of Cochrane closes Tim Bannister Memorial Rink due to warm weather conditions but opens alternative spots for skaters to enjoy.