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The Lions Club Rodeo Board is now looking at a few alternative options in lieu of the rodeo that will keep the spirit of the west alive and well in Cochrane, and give Cochranites a reason to celebrate.

98 per cent said they did not have confidence in Shandro

For the bylaw to be enacted Cochrane needs to reach 10 active COVID-19 cases. If Cochrane reports 10 cases or below for 14 consecutive days, the bylaw will be deactivated.

“We know the full return to school might be great news for some, and for others, it might cause anxiety and concern,” Gilbert said. “We know it’s an important decision and we’ll do our best to make sure parents have as much detail as possible to help them determine what works best for their family.”

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A fiscal update is expected in about a month, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney said

RCMP are still investigating after a 32-year-old Stoney Nakoda man was shot in the foot on Tuesday (July 28) morning. Two suspects are in custody and another individual was arrested on outstanding warrants.

“I think Cochrane has done an awesome job throughout COVID— Cochrane has gone through this fairly unscathed. We’ve had low numbers of cases, Cochranites have done a great job in following guidelines and being kind,” Mayor Jeff Genung said. “We’ve been flattening the curve here.”