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The appearance comes one day after Hinshaw said the province would need further restrictions to combat the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta.

COCHRANE— In the last 24 hours, 67 active cases of COVID-19 were identified in Cochrane. As of Monday (Dec. 7), 156 cases have been reported in Cochrane and 89 people have recovered from the virus.

“It’s quite an honour for everyone here,” Crawford said. “It felt really, really good because it’s such a team effort. It’s not just one person, it’s the whole Nation."

Cochrane RCMP is investigating the death of a woman near Bragg Creek after a resident found a body on their property.

A newly opened business in Cochrane offers people a chance to try their hand at making wine without all the hassle of doing it yourself.

Cochrane RCMP investigating an accident which occured in the early hours of Friday (Dec. 4).

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says tougher health restrictions likely to be aimed at Calgary and Edmonton are coming if current public-health orders don’t bend the curve down on COVID-19.

“This is just so meaningful in that they’ve brought the lights to our residents,” Kashuba said. “There’s a lot of gratitude— To be able to look out the window and see something twinkling is wonderful.”

The province is continuing to make plans for field hospitals, in an attempt to be prepared for all possible scenarios.

“We’re preparing for the future, we’re not just sitting still,” Flowers said. “I was thrilled it was approved because I would hate to go another year without doing anything.”