Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News
Sundre hosts first spiel in nearly two years
Last events were held in lead-up to March 2020 pandemic restrictions
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Innisfail Trade Show is back on for April
The annual two-day spring event will be the first since 2019
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Police issue travel advisory for Highway 27 and Highway 22 junction
Slow-moving protest convoy headed to Sundre from Cremona today
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Trustees approve new vaccination protocol for themselves
By March 15, RDCRS board members must submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or proof of a negative PCR or rapid test
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Restrictions Exemption Program ends Wednesday in phased approach
Critics are calling the ending of the program a political move not based on medical evidence
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Bowden school shutdown extended one week after threats to staff
School board and Olds RCMP work together to create plan to move forward from student revolt crisis
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Glen Carritt facing criminal charges following convoy altercation
Controversial former Innisfail town councillor and fervent opponent to COVID restrictions charged while leading convoy through Sylvan Lake
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ATA calls on province to assert that schools are out of bounds for protests
"It is about ensuring that schools are safe and caring places for all students, recognizing that for some, the school is the only safe space they have," says teachers' association president
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Eagles' request for lower rent turned down
Town council says current deal is fair; invitation made to Eagles to apply for community grant
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Threats against staff shuts down Bowden Grandview School
Following student protests against masking and resulting social media firestorm with threats against staff, students sent home for two days of online learning
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