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Alberta's chief health officer says increase in COVID-19 cases a wake-up call

Alberta's chief health officer says increase in COVID-19 cases a wake-up call

"Two weeks ago, we had seven Albertans in the ICU, now we have triple that number," said Dr. Deena Hinshaw
Bow Valley Rugby announces cancellation of season

Bow Valley Rugby announces cancellation of season

The Bow Valley Rugby Club has announced the cancellation of the 2020 season; is looking forward to 2021.
EDITORIAL: Turning the tide of COVID-19 together

EDITORIAL: Turning the tide of COVID-19 together

The number of COVID-19 cases is continuing to rise in Alberta. On Tuesday alone 141 new cases were identified, including six in the Cochrane-Springbank region, 93 people were in the hospital and 16 people were in intensive care units.
Spray Lake Sawmills Recreation Parks Society calls on Cochrane council to throw support behind sports centre

Spray Lake Sawmills Recreation Parks Society calls on Cochrane council to throw support behind sports centre

“It’s frustrating as a volunteer board to be put in the middle of a political agenda— We do sympathize with the tough economic decisions that the council members have to make.”
COCHRANE IN BRIEF, July 23

COCHRANE IN BRIEF, July 23

What's going on in Cochrane this week: the Town launches Virtual Art Walk, CP Rail to begin construction, and the Taste of Bragg Creek has been postponed.
Cochrane set to celebrate inaugural Pride Week

Cochrane set to celebrate inaugural Pride Week

“It would be great to see a whole bunch of people come out, show their support and have some fun— They’re going to have a great time.”
Good Morning Cochrane!

Good Morning Cochrane!

Good morning! If you'd like to contribute a photo to our morning posts, send our editor Chelsea a note at [email protected].
Documents reveal doubts on Alberta plans to close, deregulate parks

Documents reveal doubts on Alberta plans to close, deregulate parks

Briefing notes show that as recently as last December park selloffs were at least considered
Innisfail Historical Village keeps history alive despite pandemic closure

Innisfail Historical Village keeps history alive despite pandemic closure

"We are very lucky to be in a position that we will survive being closed for a season," says manager Kayla Godkin
Cochrane Boys and Girls Club offers online and in-person summer camps

Cochrane Boys and Girls Club offers online and in-person summer camps

“We understand that everybody is at a different place during this pandemic and we wanted to meet our families and the communities where they’re at,” Langman said. “We know that this is kind of scary to send your child to an in-person program— But, we didn’t want those children to miss out on connecting to their peers.”
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