COVID-19

“My stance remains the same, but I do not believe we need to go back and close restaurants, or shutdown many of these businesses a third time. I do want to be very clear that every Albertan does need to follow those restrictions that are in place and hopefully we can have our best summer.”

Banff council shares Canmore council's frustration and disappointment at MLA Miranda Rosin's opposition to public health guidelines.

"I ask that as our representative in Edmonton, you make a determined effort to reach out to hear all perspectives in our community before taking such actions as refuting the need for continued caution in containing the virus. This is not a political issue but one of public health."

Increased demand and low supply has driven the cost of lumber up by nearly 300 per cent in the last year

The Cochrane Art Club is hosting a virtual art show beginning April 24, which will feature roughly 100 pieces from the club's 29 members.

"We want to remind everyone that domestic abuse is a real and ongoing problem. If you are suffering from domestic abuse, please reach out to us and the authorities.”

Miranda Rosin, the MLA for Banff-Kananaskis, was one of 16 UCP elected officials who signed a letter in opposition to the recently announced provincial public health restrictions.

“It attracts a different person. Yes, the locals from Cochrane come to the trade show, and they’re more than welcome, but also there are people that come from all over the place, whether it be Cremona, or Bragg Creek or Redwood Meadows, communities like that. They come into Cochrane and they go to one of our restaurants, or one of our stores as well."

Graduation is looming ever closer, and high school administrators have begun setting tentative plans to host ceremonies to recognize student's achievements.

“If we get exposed on a call and then we come back to the fire hall, then we’re exposing an entire platoon, which would be devastating for Cochrane Fire Services. If we lost an entire platoon, we would make it work, but it would be difficult on us for sure."