Cochrane News

Update: Long term care residents roll up their sleeves as Alberta begins distributing 16,900 doses of Moderna vaccine

Moderna vaccine doses have arrived in Alberta and will be offered to residents in continuing care facilities starting before the new year.

Dec 31, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

COCHRANE IN BRIEF, Dec. 31

What's happening in Cochrane this week: the Cochrane Cowboys Wrestling Club is hosting a fundraiser, Bike Cochrane has launched a survey to learn more about the cycling community and Cochrane Immigrant Services is hosting its AGM on Jan. 11.

Dec 31, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

2021 new year's babies will not be announced by Alberta Health Services

ALBERTA— Alberta Health Services has announced 2021 New Year's babies will not be identified. Alberta Health Services sent out a press release on Wednesday (Dec.

Dec 31, 2020 2:00 PM Read more >

Jingle Mingle spreads holiday cheer on Christmas Day

“It’s good for the soul these kinds of events.”

Dec 31, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Great West Newspapers: A Year in Review

Here are some of the stories that topped the charts for the Great West Newspapers family in 2020.

Dec 31, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

Alberta missed COVID-19 vaccination goal but is picking up the pace: Kenney

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province missed its initial COVID-19 vaccination goal, but it is working as close to around the clock as possible to catch up.

Dec 30, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

Cochrane Eagle editorial cartoonist reflects on illustrating 2020

A local cartoonist published a video essay on YouTube, discussing the topics of COVID, empathy, kindness, and the struggles we have all faced in 2020.

Dec 30, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Okotoks area doctors answer COVID-19 vaccine questions

Dec 30, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Vegreville councillor shares frightening COVID experience

'These people saved my life'

Dec 30, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

Cochrane active COVID-19 cases drop below 50

On Tuesday (Dec. 29) there were a reported 46 active cases of the virus in Cochrane. To date there have been 237 COVID-19 cases reported, including 190 people who have recovered from the virus and one person who has died.

Dec 29, 2020 4:51 PM Read more >