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EDMONTON — Alberta, seeking to heal with hard-edged humour, has launched a COVID-19 advertising campaign starring a fashion-challenged, hard-partying, virus-headed Freddy Kruegeresque super-spreader.

CALGARY — The number of positive COVID-19 tests in a pilot project for international travellers at the Calgary airport and a United States border crossing in southern Alberta has been reasonably low after its first six weeks.

"We know these restrictions will be difficult, especially during the holiday season, but they are needed to stop spread of the virus and to keep patients safe."

COCHRANE— The number of active COVID-19 cases in Cochrane is holding steady at 61. There have been a reported 171 cases of COVID-19 in the Town of Cochrane. To date 110 patients have recovered.

“Looking ahead we really need to make sure we have a balanced approach to what the community needs— Recreation needs to be a big part of that,” McFadden said.

As part of planning for the October 2021 election, the current board approved bylaw changes to ward boundaries within the division, established a bylaw increasing the number of signatures needed in nominations packages, repealed the Campaign Contribution and Expenses bylaw to align with provincial measures and appointed a chief returning officer Michelle Groff.

What's happening in Cochrane this week: Make a Difference Maintenance is hosting a bottle drive in support of the Big Hill Haven Women's Shelter, the Cochrane and Area Events Society is hosting its annual Stuff a Bus Toy Drive, and the Cochrane Immigrant Services Committee has made some changes to its annual Jingle Mingle Christmas lunch.

Currently, there are a reported 61 active cases of COVID-19 in the Town of Cochrane. There have been a reported 167 cases of the virus in total, with 106 people recovered.

COCHRANE— Untangling the complex financial web of supporting the Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre proved to be the most challenging aspect of the 2021-23 Cochrane Budget deliberations.

EDMONTON — Alberta is to start distributing the COVID-19 vaccine next week to front-line health workers and caregivers. Health Minister Tyler Shandro says the first round of the vaccine will be administered on Dec. 16.