COVID-19

The province has reported the second consecutive day of double-digit COVID-19 infections.

Face masks are a hot commodity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We've done such great things to keep the virus at bay."

“Age is the predominant factor in severe cases and there is little we can do to change that except for protecting those who are older,” Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said. “But, we also know that many of the conditions associated with COVID related hospitalizations and deaths in younger people are things that can be addressed."

“The nation members, like everybody else, have been very, very good at adhering to the request to stay at home and to physically distance,” Tsuut’ina media contact Gordon Olsen said.

“What I find about Cochrane is it is a very caring community— People from all backgrounds, people from all walks of life come out and just want to make a difference and make the community stronger.”

“I won’t sugar coat reality– the truth is we still face the most severe economic conditions since the Great Depression of the 1930s, and it will take heroic effort and determination to get Alberta working and growing again,” said Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.

These are challenging times, but it is up to all of us to work together so we can help flatten the curve and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Doing so will help us relaunch the economy sooner and allow us to celebrate together (in person) when the health care protocols are lifted.

“From the residents' standpoint I think people just need to have some kind of relief,” Councillor Marni Fedeykoaid. “I hope that residents see that we are trying our best as municipality obviously to keep some cash in their pockets during this trying time.”

“It’s very sad for all the rodeo committees and all the towns that host the rodeos,” said Cochrane cowboy Tanner Milan. “It’s absolutely terrible we don’t get rodeos to go to, but at the same time you have to take care of your community and make sure that none of this is getting spread around.”