Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News
School boards halt vaccination procedures
Chinook’s Edge School Division (CESD) has also shelved its vaccination procedure
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COVID dangers remain, says AMA president, Sundre doctor
“It is really important that the message be heard by Albertans that it’s not over,” said Dr. Michelle Warren
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End of Coutts border blockade bolsters cattle industry confidence
Convoy protestors demonstrating against COVID-19 mandates caused severe trade disruptions
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Lifting of REP spurs business at Olds pub
Co-owner of Olds pub is frustrated that some restrictions still remain in place
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Olds College continues with hybrid teaching until next week
The post-secondary institution tentatively plans to drop proof of vaccination requirement on March 1
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COVID infections decline as booster, treatment eligibility expands
Early treatment for COVID-19 available for certain unvaccinated or one- dose recipients, as well as some immunocompromised
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Kids back to class without mask mandate
Chinook’s Edge and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools will give students option to wear a mask
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Bowden Grandview School begins its healing
There’s welcome relief from controversy as the mandatory COVID mask mandate for students has ended
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Innisfail mayor wants better provincial consultation on COVID
Jean Barclay says municipalities need more lead time before province makes huge changes to public health policies
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Innisfail sets its plan for Family Day
Annual celebration of winter will be town’s first since 2020
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