COVID-19

With speculation around travel restrictions coming, Biathlon Canada is bringing home some athletes early from competitions in Europe.

“I want to try and be generous with our neighbours, and if they need help, I would hope that our emergency social services people might be able to reach out," said Coun. Peter Poole

“Just hang in there. That’s what I want to keep telling the people and to myself. It’s not going to be the same forever, it’s going to change— It’s for sure going to change. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. Do your best, give some positivity out and do whatever you can, but hang in there.”

Veterinarians around Cochrane have noted an uptick in cases of a more severe variant of the common kennel cough.

Ottawa temporarily lifted the restriction on international students’ work hours last April, but it expired on Aug. 31, 2020, and has not been reinstated

What's happening in Cochrane this week: The Town is hosting a virtual speaker series to address grief in the pandemic, the Kiwanis Club of Cochrane and Area is looking for volunteers and MP Blake Richards wants to hear your opinion on Canada's budget.

"(The) buck stops with me," Kenney said

What's happening in Cochrane this week: Students get ready to head back to school, the Cochrane Food Bank is set to reopen and the Town lights up the Jack Tennant Memorial Bridge to honor a slain officer.

“I think everybody is feeling like at least we’re taking a step forward,” said Big Hill Lodge manger Sandra Robin. “It’s something we all needed to hear— It has raised spirits.”

Mayor denounced trip as disappointing, stopping short of disciplinary action