Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News
Alberta declares public health emergency
Grocery stores, shopping centres, health-care facilities, airports, soup kitchens, the legislature and other essential services are not included.
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Town activates emergency operations centre
COVID-19 response
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Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer, tests negative for COVID-19
Hinshaw returned back to work in-person Tuesday after self-isolating
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Innisfail, Penhold fighting back to contain COVID-19
Municipalities across region respond to virus threat
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COVID-19 cases rise to 74 in Alberta
"This is what our new normal looks like," said Dr. Deena Hinshaw
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Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, self-isolating
Dr. Deena Hinshaw experiencing cold symptoms
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UPDATE: Alberta government cancels K-12 classes to combat COVID-19
Other measures include closing all licensed child care facilities, out-of-school care programs and preschool programs indefinitely; restricting mass gatherings at places of worship; cancelling post-secondary classes; and advising long-term and continuing care facilities to limit visitation to essential visitors only.
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Fundraiser for Saddledome employees who will lose shifts raises over $39,000
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New guide for Alberta schools, daycares on COVID-19
Practising good hygiene and employing preventative measures like social distancing can help prevent spread. Travel outside Canada is not recommended at this time, and anyone returning from outside of Canada should self-isolate for 14 days.
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Bowden no longer hosting Atom C provincials
Tournament was scheduled for March 19-22
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