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Parks Canada collecting entry fees at Banff National Park east gate

Parks Canada collecting entry fees at Banff National Park east gate

The Banff visitor information centre remains closed for in-person information and pass sales
Cochrane Farmers' Market celebrates first day of the summer season

Cochrane Farmers' Market celebrates first day of the summer season

“It’s a big change for us, but it’s come together really well.”
Cochrane Family and Community Support Services move online

Cochrane Family and Community Support Services move online

“We’re working really hard to ensure that people still have the support and resources and that connection they need to thrive.”
Parks Canada limiting people at tourist hot spots to prevent COVID-19 spread

Parks Canada limiting people at tourist hot spots to prevent COVID-19 spread

“Coming to Banff National Park and some of our iconic spots will still look the same – the mountains are still the mountains and the beautiful places are still the beautiful places – just the way that we visit them is changing.”
COVID-19 case numbers remain low as province increases testing

COVID-19 case numbers remain low as province increases testing

There are currently 51 people in the hospital due to COVID-19 with six admitted into intensive care units.
Fireside school welcomes new principal

Fireside school welcomes new principal

COCHRANE— The students of Fireside School will be starting the upcoming school year with a new principal. Dave Banderk will be taking on the role of principal for the Kindergarten to Grade 8 school in August.
Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary howling up again

Yamnuska Wolfdog Sanctuary howling up again

"That's just the reality we're living in, we just have to figure it out as we go."
Sports Centre funding request divides council

Sports Centre funding request divides council

A request for $1.5 million in funding support for Spray Lake Sawmills Family Sports Centre sparked fierce debate at Cochrane Council.
COVID-19 hospitalizations hold steady

COVID-19 hospitalizations hold steady

The province reported that 18 new cases of COVID-19 had been identified on Sunday (May 31).
"Movie Under the Stars" drive-in tickets sell out in one day

"Movie Under the Stars" drive-in tickets sell out in one day

“Hopefully this raises the spirit of Cochranites and we can have some fun while we do it."
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