Village of Coutts
105 Centre Ave T0K 0N0 Coutts, AB, Canada

Covid-19 current report December 13. There were 1717 new active cases on December 12 for a total of 20562 active cases. 22 deaths reported for a total of 719 There are 681 in hospital, 136 in ICU. From a total of 80099 cases, 58818 cases have recovered. Warner County currently has 12 active cases. In Lethbridge there were 216 active cases and 57 in Lethbridge County. Crowsnest Pass 2, MD of Pincher Creek 38, ID 4 - Waterton 0, Cardston County 47, South Willow Creek MD 7,... County of 40 Mile 3, MD of Taber 38, City of Medicine Hat 94, Cypress County 14 ,County of Newell 15, City of Brooks 30, Oyen 0. No social gatherings, keep your physical distance, wash your hands, wear a mask, and get a flu shot!( 3:45 PM December 13th) (Next full update December 13) Montana December 12 had 691 new cases. There are 9707 active cases with 365 in hospital and 818 total deaths. 62778 have recovered. Total to date 73303. According to the State Health Department report Dec 11 Toole County had 18 active cases and has had 8 total deaths. According to the County Health Department December 11, Glacier County had 41 active cases and has had 30 total deaths. (updated 12:30 PM Dec 12)

Covid-19 current report November 24. There were 1115 new active cases on November 23 for a total of 13349 active cases. 16 deaths reported for a total of 492. There are 348 in hospital, 66 in ICU. 35695 cases have recovered. Warner County currently has 17 active cases and has been returned to the enhanced list. https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx In Lethbridge there were 171 active cases and 72 in Lethbridge County. Crowsnest Pass 2, MD of Pincher Cr...eek 5, ID 4 - Waterton 0, Cardston County 34, South Willow Creek MD 9, County of 40 Mile 20, MD of Taber 98, City of Medicine Hat 103, Cypress County 39 County of Newell 22, City of Brooks 46, Oyen 8. Keep your physical distance, wash your hands, wear a mask, and get a flu shot!( 5:15 PM November 24) (Next full update Wednesday, November 25) Montana November 23 had 974 new cases. There are 16188 active cases with 467 in hospital and 630 total deaths. 40686 have recovered. According to the State Health Department report Nov 23 Toole County had 11 active cases and has had 8 total deaths. According to the County Health Department November 23, Glacier County had 78 active cases and has had 27 total deaths. (updated 5:15 PM Nov 24)

Covid-19 current report November 19. There were 1105 new active cases on November 18 for a total of 10382 active cases. 8 deaths for a total of 451. There are 284 in hospital, 61 in ICU. Warner County currently has 9 active cases. In Lethbridge there were 163 active cases and 57 in Lethbridge County. Crowsnest Pass 2, MD of Pincher Creek 5, ID 4 - Waterton 0, Cardston County 20, South Willow Creek MD 6, County of 40 Mile 27, MD of Taber 88, City of Medicine Hat 60, Cypre...ss County 44, County of Newell 25, City of Brooks 33, Oyen 0. Keep your physical distance, wash your hands, wear a mask, and get a flu shot!( 3:45 PM November 19) (Next update Friday, November 20) Montana November 18 had 1236 new cases. There are 20780 active cases with 482 in hospital and 561 total deaths. According to the State Health Department report Nov 18 Toole County had 25 active cases and has had 8 total deaths. According to the County Health Department November 19 Glacier County had 64 active cases and has had 25 total deaths.(updated 2:45 PM Nov 19)

Covid-19 current report November 23. There were 1549 new active cases on November 22 for a total of 13166 active cases. 5 deaths reported for a total of 476. There are 328 in hospital, 62 in ICU. 34779 cases have recovered. Warner County currently has 16 active cases and has been returned to the enhanced list. https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx In Lethbridge there were 176 active cases and 75 in Lethbridge County. Crowsnest Pass 2, MD of Pincher Cre...ek 5, ID 4 - Waterton 0, Cardston County 33, South Willow Creek MD 10, County of 40 Mile 23, MD of Taber 106, City of Medicine Hat 101, Cypress County 39 County of Newell 23, City of Brooks 43, Oyen 8. Keep your physical distance, wash your hands, wear a mask, and get a flu shot!( 2:20 PM November 23) (Next full update Tuesday, November 24) Montana November 22 had 677 new cases. There are 16317 active cases with 467 in hospital and 614 total deaths. 39450 have recovered. According to the State Health Department report Nov 22 Toole County had 13 active cases and has had 8 total deaths. According to the County Health Department November 23, Glacier County had 64 active cases and has had 27 total deaths. (updated 11:40 AM Nov 23)

If you know someone from our area enrolled in the Agri Service Program at the Lethbridge College, or Lethbridge University, please pass this information to them.

If you are a senior and receiving Guaranteed Income Supplement, Telus is rolling out a program to assist seniors with cellphone services. The cost is $25/month and includes a refurbished smart phone 3 GB of Data, and no additional fees. For more details please follow the link.. http://telus.com/mobilityforgoodseniors https://www.timescolonist.com//telus-to-provide-free-mobil

Warner County now has 9 active Covid-19 cases and has been removed from the "enhanced" list to the "open" list. https://www.alberta.ca/maps/covid-19-status-map.htm

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Public Health Notice Warner County now has 13 active Covid-19 cases and has been returned to the "enhanced" list. https://www.alberta.ca/enhanced-public-health-measures.aspx New targeted health measures in your region(s)... COVID-19 cases continue rising across Alberta. Targeted public health measures are in place. This is our last chance to avoid more restrictive measures. Together, these measures will help protect our health care system, keep schools and businesses open, and protect vulnerable Albertans by limiting the spread of the virus. These targeted measures apply to all communities on the enhanced list (purple zones): No social gatherings inside your home or outside of your community. Instead, socialize outdoors or in structured settings, like restaurants or other business that are subject to legal limits and take steps to prevent transmission. 15-person limit on social and family gatherings - indoors and outdoors - where people are mixing and mingling. Limit of 3 cohorts: your core household, your school, and one other sport or social cohort. Young children who attend child care can be part of 4 cohorts. Wear a mask in all indoor work settings, except when alone in a workspace or an appropriate barrier is in place. Employers in office settings to implement strategies to reduce the number of employees in the workplace at one time. Restaurants, bars, lounges and pubs must stop liquor sales by 10pm and close by 11pm (Nov 13-27). 50-person limit on wedding ceremonies and funeral services. Faith-based gatherings limited to 1/3 capacity at one time. Learn more about the targeted public health measures in place to protect the health system and limit the spread. Learn more about the measures :

For your information if business takes you into Montana. Effective Friday, November 20.

Looks as if ,so far, the show will go on!

The December Village Newsletter is available on the Village website in full colour! http://www.couttsalberta.com/docume/dec_2020_newsletter.pdf

If you have a garbage bin that has blown into your yard, please call the office so it can be returned to the rightful owner. Thank you!

Call Lori at the Village Office to reserve your calendar, more coming this week. $25. The first draw is December 16, so do not delay!

Covid-19 current report October 16. There were 332 new active cases Oct 14 , in the province. There are 2836 active cases in the Province. There are 117 in hospital with 11 of those in ICU. 288 have died. 18651 people have recovered. Warner County currently has 3 active case. In Lethbridge there are now 138 active cases and 40 in Lethbridge County. Crowsnest Pass 0, MD of Pincher Creek 0, ID 4 - Waterton 0, Cardston County 3, South Willow Creek MD 0, County of 40 Mile... 4, MD of Taber 0, City of Medicine Hat 3, Cypress County 0, County of Newell 2, City of Brooks 8, Oyen 0. Keep your physical distance, wash your hands, wear a mask, and get a flu shot!(4:00 pm Oct 16. Next Alberta update Monday October 19.) Montana October 15 had 665 new cases and has 8148 active cases with 319 in hospital 235 people have died. According to the County Health Department report Toole County has 141 active cases throughout the county however many are at the prison. Glacier County to the west currently has 591 active cases. (updated 4 PM Oct 16) See more

Badger sighting near the upper Customs parking lot. Keep your pets near!

These are so nice! The outside arrangement was awesome last year! A great fundraiser for everyone to support!

If you have some spare time please consider taking a turn sitting in the Park Place Mall selling tickets. Coutts Community Events is looking for volunteers between Dec 28 and Jan 3. The money paid to us for doing this service funds events throughout the year such as Coutts Day and Festival of Lights. Please contact Lori at 403-642-7429 if you are able. Thank You!

So unfortunate...we feel for our neighbors that have to make these tough decisions.

Mark your Calendars, there will be a small Christmas Market in Milk River.

Encouraging support from AEP Minister Nixon, Associate Minister Hunter, and the MRWCC Chairmain John A Ross - Press Release and additional information on diversion repairs and water sharing: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm

Last night Village Council held their organizational meeting. The results are the same as the last year. Jim Willett - Mayor Scott MacCumber - Deputy Mayor All members chose to remain on the committees they were currently representing.... As a note: October 2021 will be the next Municipal Election.

If you are a senior or know one make sure your/their taxes are filed! https://bit.ly/3dsFHGN

Water is coming down the river. Excellent news from Jennifer Patrick!

Good news! On schedule!

The October newsletter is now available on the Village Website. Check it out! http://www.couttsalberta.com/docume/oct_2020_newsletter.pdf

Listen here for an interview that was done this morning with CBC. Tim Romanow with the Milk River Watershed gives a very encouraging update of the water repairs to the south of us.

Good news on the water front.....

Crime seems to be moving south. Look out for strange vehicles and lock up your stuff! Please report any suspicious activity to the RCMP.