COVID-19

Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre has made several changes to the way its programs are being offered in the wake of the provincial restrictions.

“When COVID hit and it changed the world of how we had to operate as a small business, we found the that boxes really suited what people needed while they were in isolation. People were struggling with connection, they were struggling with things that they can do while they’re not in a position to be in a normal, connected environment. The box became a conduit to give people activities that kept them mentally active, physically active, and socially and emotionally connected.”

“I know this is hard on all of us, but you are doing such a disservice to yourself and to this community and to our economy by asking your employees come in if there is any risk that they’re positive.”

What's happening in Cochrane this week: A positive COVID-19 case in Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre, the Stockmen's Memorial Foundation's online auction sees resounding success and the Town's Social Recovery Task Force seeks to further understand the effects of the pandemic on the community.

“We’re anticipating a big influx of these new and inexperienced users – snowshoers, cross-country skiers, even walkers – people that just want to get out into the mountains.”

“We know we’re not out of the woods yet. We’re wanting to continue to support safety measures and keeping people safe, and remain welcoming and open.”

“There is no denying that Alberta's case count is now sharply rising, especially in communities such as Banff. Of course, everyone must rigorously follow public health guidelines at this critical moment," said Banff-Kananaskis MLA Mirdanda Rosin on social media in response to criticisms of her recently distributed newsletter.

“If we see increasing COVID cases going into hospital, the only way to provide the space to care for them is to stop doing other services … Albertans who need other care could end up having their health conditions worsen as these COVID cases rises."

“Our goal is to be open as much as possible and to keep things safe and to encourage people to still come. People can really feel safe about coming here, and having their space and working out.”

A family member of the Chaos' first opponents this season tested positive for COVID-19, which has caused the final game in the pair's series to be deferred to a later date.