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COVID-19 vaccines will work if Canadians play their part, say U of A experts

COVID-19 vaccines will work if Canadians play their part, say U of A experts

Success of mass vaccination will hinge on people doing all they can to stay healthy through winter and getting immunized once vaccines arrive.
Unofficial Sundown in Sundre plans outlined

Unofficial Sundown in Sundre plans outlined

Physically distanced photos with Santa at museum
1,200 Penhold residences treated to winter surprise

1,200 Penhold residences treated to winter surprise

Every one of town’s homes receive care box with locally-sourced products
Doctors say Alberta restrictions not enough to reduce COVID-19 strain on hospitals

Doctors say Alberta restrictions not enough to reduce COVID-19 strain on hospitals

Dr. Shazma Mithani, who works at two Edmonton hospitals, said she saw first-hand why more restrictions were necessary a day earlier when she arrived for her shift at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.
Alberta hits 500 COVID-19 deaths, debate rages on whether new health rules will work

Alberta hits 500 COVID-19 deaths, debate rages on whether new health rules will work

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, announced 1,265 new cases Wednesday, with 355 people in hospital, including 71 in intensive care.
Innisfail’s planned Charity Check Stop postponed

Innisfail’s planned Charity Check Stop postponed

25th annual RCMP event was to help community’s disadvantaged
Update: Grizzlys await league's next move after shutdown

Update: Grizzlys await league's next move after shutdown

Alberta Junior Hockey League presses pause on play until after Dec. 19
'Tragic milestone': 500 Albertans have died from COVID-19

'Tragic milestone': 500 Albertans have died from COVID-19

AHS increases beds for COVID-19 patients, restricts acute care access
Innisfail council deliberating capital projects worth $4.7 million

Innisfail council deliberating capital projects worth $4.7 million

Councillors successfully lobby to have train whistle project included for 2021
Innisfail preparing closures for COVID compliance

Innisfail preparing closures for COVID compliance

Arena activity will be suspended as of Nov. 27
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