COVID-19

The trial of an accused killer of Uber driver Kasif Harani, whose body was found on a rural road near the Springbank Airport in December 2019, has been delayed once again due to COVID-19.

'We are pleased to have reached an agreement that is comprehensive, fair and reflective of their commitment to excellence at Cargill.'

The number of active COVID-19 cases increase by four in the past week and another death was recorded. The province's case data now, as of Nov. 30, shows Cochrane has 62 active cases and a total of eight deaths.

Health Canada has approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for kids aged five to 11 and the province could begin offering initial doses as early as this week.

The union representing Cargill employees served the company with a notice to strike on Nov. 10 in Calgary.

Education minister Adriana LaGrange announced Oct. 27 that the weight of high school diploma exams will be decreased this year and Alberta school authorities will receive funding to support students in Grades 2 and 3 who have experienced learning disruptions in developing literacy and numeracy skills due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

"This Halloween we can still have fun, but please, do it in a safe way." -Deena Hinshaw.

Both Half Hitch Brewing Company and the Whispering Dutchman Distillery have become a part of Brewz ‘N’ Booze’s tours, an opportunity co-owner of Half Hitch Chris Heier said is more than welcome during a time of economic hardship for their business and others.

Contact tracing is back for Rocky View Schools as per the latest provincial government and health guidelines to combat the spread of COVID-19.

With over 20,000 active COVID-19 cases in the province and an announcement from Premier Jason Kenney introducing a new proof of vaccination program, many local businesses are clambering to figure out a solution to keep their operations afloat.