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Judge dismisses application for injunction against Alberta's COVID-19 rules

Judge dismisses application for injunction against Alberta's COVID-19 rules

The judge said the case had some merit and wasn't vexatious. But she also said she wasn't sure there has been irreparable harm, so there wasn't enough to persuade her to temporarily suspend restrictions.
Olds lodge confirms five COVID-19 cases

Olds lodge confirms five COVID-19 cases

Outbreak protocols being followed at Mount View Lodge
Temporary injunction sought against Alberta COVID-19 restrictions at Christmas

Temporary injunction sought against Alberta COVID-19 restrictions at Christmas

The measures limit Christmas celebrations to individual households, restrict weddings and funerals to 10 people and prohibit outdoor gatherings.
Letter: Mask facts need to be separated from opinions

Letter: Mask facts need to be separated from opinions

Accepting scientific opinions a good place to start
Innisfail food bank receives timely helping hand

Innisfail food bank receives timely helping hand

Medavie Health Services West donates $7,500
Letter: I'm begging you, please wear a mask

Letter: I'm begging you, please wear a mask

"People will pay a price for not wearing a mask," says letter writer
Sundre authorities prepared to enforce mask mandate

Sundre authorities prepared to enforce mask mandate

However, peace officer largely anticipates compliance
Olds restaurants, lounges continue adjusting

Olds restaurants, lounges continue adjusting

"We can be in this together," says restaurant owner urging support for fellow business owners
"Completely unmanageable": Pandemic taking women out of the workforce

"Completely unmanageable": Pandemic taking women out of the workforce

According to the report, women's employment hit an unprecedented low with 1.5 million women in Canada losing their jobs in the first two months of the pandemic. In April, women's participation in the workforce dropped to 55 per cent, a level not seen since 1986.
Rotary Food Bank Program supports disadvantaged

Rotary Food Bank Program supports disadvantaged

Food bank grateful for partnership during pandemic
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