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Canada's first case of South African COVID-19 variant found in Alberta

Canada's first case of South African COVID-19 variant found in Alberta

Canada's first case of a new, more infectious variant of COVID-19 that surfaced in South Africa was found in Alberta on Friday, the same day two Atlantic provinces tightened their boundaries and Ontario warned tough new measures may be on the way if
Town of Innisfail hasn't had to layoff staff during COVID lockdown

Town of Innisfail hasn't had to layoff staff during COVID lockdown

Strategy focuses on maintaining core services and employees’ mental health
Cold Lake mayor says Florida trip wasn't a holiday

Cold Lake mayor says Florida trip wasn't a holiday

Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland defends trip with dad
Olds pilots eight outdoor skating rinks

Olds pilots eight outdoor skating rinks

Pilot project to offer COVID-safe outdoor activity
Alberta students to return to school in-person next week

Alberta students to return to school in-person next week

On Thursday, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the province would be following its original schedule for students to return to classrooms on Monday, Jan. 11.
COVID-19 health restrictions to remain in place

COVID-19 health restrictions to remain in place

Health measures will remain in place until at least Jan. 21
Alberta doctors ask for vaccine priority for staff in COVID-19 hospital units

Alberta doctors ask for vaccine priority for staff in COVID-19 hospital units

Alberta Health said in a statement that the province has received about 60,000 doses of vaccine and officials are rolling those out as they come in.
Sundre, Bergen get help with outdoor rinks

Sundre, Bergen get help with outdoor rinks

Ice in Sundre and Bergen expected to be ready within the week
Parkland seniors lodges prepare for vaccinations

Parkland seniors lodges prepare for vaccinations

But no timelines have yet been set
Bowden, Carstairs mayors join chorus criticizing UCP out-of-country trips

Bowden, Carstairs mayors join chorus criticizing UCP out-of-country trips

Robb Stuart says he discouraged his own son and grandchildren from visiting due to pandemic restrictions
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