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Masks 'give you COVID-19' area resident tells Olds council

Masks 'give you COVID-19' area resident tells Olds council

Four people spoke for and against mask bylaw during special council meeting
Innisfail targets zero per cent increase budget

Innisfail targets zero per cent increase budget

Staff cuts expense budget by an average four per cent
Alberta premier says hospitals stressed by COVID-19, more surgeries may be cancelled

Alberta premier says hospitals stressed by COVID-19, more surgeries may be cancelled

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, reported 1,733 new cases Monday — a one-day record — to go with 453 patients in hospital, 96 of them in intensive care. There were eight more deaths, bringing that total to 541. 
Penhold responds to strict new COVID rules

Penhold responds to strict new COVID rules

All drop-in and organized programs at the Penhold Regional Multiplex cancelled
Can your pets get COVID?

Can your pets get COVID?

Microbiologist busts myths and provides facts at latest Science Outreach presentation
COVID-19 cases continue to soar in Alberta

COVID-19 cases continue to soar in Alberta

Over the weekend, Alberta broke the 1,700 mark for new daily cases, with a total of more than 5,000 cases being reported in the past three days.
COVID-19 caregivers are lonely, frustrated and unable to sleep

COVID-19 caregivers are lonely, frustrated and unable to sleep

Calls to support group have quadrupled since March
Enhanced status brings new restrictions to Sundre

Enhanced status brings new restrictions to Sundre

"My recommendation won’t be for masks unless there’s a huge increase in numbers," says director of emergency services
Innisfail reacts quickly to new COVID restrictions

Innisfail reacts quickly to new COVID restrictions

Arena and curling rink closed, some pool activities shut down
Dedicated group maintaining, improving trails in Sundre

Dedicated group maintaining, improving trails in Sundre

Multi-use paths provide important health benefit, especially during pandemic
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