Local Matters in Cochrane, AB

Mayor Genung and CAO Provide a Covid-19 Cochrane, Alberta Update

Samantha Nickerson2 min readMarch 16, 2020Add comment

The Town of Cochrane is closing facilities to the public to extend virus protection for staff and the community. 

Work inside facilities continues, with staff accessible by email and phone. Town information and links are also available on cochrane.ca. 

During this period, the Town will continue to deliver core services.

 

Facilities closed to the public

1/ Cochrane Visitor Information Centre

Closed as of Saturday March 14, 2020

visitor.info@cochrane.ca

Other info:

cochrane-tourism.ca

2/ Operations Shop

Closed as of 8:30am, Monday March 16, 2020

403-851-2590

operations@cochrane.ca

cochrane.ca

3/ Parent Link Centre (PLC)

Closed as of noon, Friday March 13, 2020

403-851-2250

plc@cochrane.ca

cochrane.ca/PLC

4/ Protective Services Centre

Closed as of 8:30am, Monday March 16, 2020

403-851-2500

cochrane.ca

5/ Seniors on the Bow Centre

Closed as of 6pm, Sunday March 15, 2020

403-851-2250

cochane.ca/Seniors

6/ Family and Community Support Services (FCSS)

Closed as of 1pm Monday March 16, 2020

403-851-2250

fcss@cochrane.ca

cochrane.ca/FCSS

7/ Cochrane RancheHouse

Closed as of 1pm Monday March 16, 2020

403-851-2500

cochrane.ca

Make payments through online banking, phone banking or at the bank.

8/ Cochrane Eco Centre

Closed as of 1pm Monday March 16, 2020

cochrane.ca/EcoCentre

 

The public is asked to follow Alberta Health protocols and to check with specific facilities about their closures or restrictions. 

These closures and limits are part of the Town’s proactive decisions to limit the spread of COVID-19 in Cochrane and to protect the community and Town staff. The Town enacted its Municipal Emergency Management Plan (MEMP) at 4:30pm Thursday March 12, 2020 which allows officials to take proactive measures and to coordinate responses and communications. 

The Town of Cochrane is following recommendations from Alberta Health Services and is coordinating activity with regional emergency management agencies. 

The Town is following recommended disinfecting and hand-washing protocols at all Town facilities and recommending staff do so at home. Town staff have been asked to limit travel; scheduled Town events have been cancelled and meetings are being re-evaluated. Provisions are being considered for some staff to work from home. 

The risk level in Cochrane remains low. 

The Town is posting updates on cochrane.ca/Covid-19 as the situation evolves. 

Other important links for updates, guidelines for self-isolation and prevention measures:

alberta.ca/COVID19Alberta Health ServicesHealth Canada

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Samantha is the Founder of Urbancasual.ca and is also the Lead Content Creator. She is a community inspired individual who is always looking for better ways to serve and connect the community, whether it be through the sharing of stories or organizing local events.

Samantha also designs websites & is a digital marketer.

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