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'Grim milestone': provincial positivity rate hits double digits at 10.5 per cent

'Grim milestone': provincial positivity rate hits double digits at 10.5 per cent

The province is continuing to make plans for field hospitals, in an attempt to be prepared for all possible scenarios.
Mental health support in Alberta: something for everyone

Mental health support in Alberta: something for everyone

If you are among the many struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression during this pandemic, do not be afraid to get help.
Pandemic 'slaughtering' catering services: chef

Pandemic 'slaughtering' catering services: chef

Sundre's Twisted Pantry bistro becomes another COVID casualty
Update: Olds College notified of three positive COVID-19 cases this week

Update: Olds College notified of three positive COVID-19 cases this week

No campus exposure in third case
Twist of fate: Prairie provinces become COVID-19 hot spot in pandemic's second wave

Twist of fate: Prairie provinces become COVID-19 hot spot in pandemic's second wave

Since the fall, the spread of COVID-19 has increased everywhere, but daily case numbers on the Prairies have been matching areas with about double the population. 
New restrictions sideline École Olds High School musical

New restrictions sideline École Olds High School musical

You're A Good Man Charlie Brown now tentatively slated to run in February
Alberta tops 1,800 new daily COVID cases, chief doctor warns rural rates rising

Alberta tops 1,800 new daily COVID cases, chief doctor warns rural rates rising

There were 511 Albertans in hospital, 97 of them in intensive care. A total of 575 Albertans have died.
COVID-19 continues to spread in rural Alberta

COVID-19 continues to spread in rural Alberta

COVID-19 doesn’t care where you live or what your postal code is, Hinshaw said, and she reminded residents it just takes one case in a community to cause an outbreak.
College makes changes to accommodate new restrictions

College makes changes to accommodate new restrictions

Mask rules and fitness centre operations have changed but class delivery remains the same
Olds loses Humpty’s Champions Cup for second consecutive year

Olds loses Humpty’s Champions Cup for second consecutive year

The town is now scheduled to host the 2022 event
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