COVID-19

Town of Cochrane seeks election workers The Town of Cochrane is in search of election workers to assist with the upcoming municipal election, those that wish to apply are encouraged to do so by Friday (Sept. 17).

“We are seeing things pick up, but we know that the domestic market really isn’t enough to fuel the summer revenue that we’re going to need to make it though next winter.”

The Calgary Stampede is back and it is a refreshing taste of normalcy. The legendary Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth is a test to see if our province can fully reopen safely with no COVID-19 public health measures.

"The tools are in place for local businesses to continue to be supported," Genung said. "All those resources are at the table— The Chamber, the tourism and Rotary, they all said they are here... By no means are we stepping away."

I encourage members to educate themselves, read about it, don’t just go off what one person says or another family member says, read about it for yourself and go that direction.”

“We need to celebrate small victories. There’s been a lot of sacrifices made to get here, so we have to honour that," said Heather Jordan, who rang the church bells to celebrate Banff having no COVID cases for the first time since Oct. 1, 2020

Stoney Nakoda has 103 active COVID cases, with neighbouring Canmore sitting at one active case and Banff with two cases.

Stoney Nakoda has 103 active COVID cases, with neighbouring Canmore sitting at one active case and Banff with two cases.

This past week has been one of the busiest and event-filled times for Cochranites since COVID-19 first arrived in the province.