Local News
Council approves Stage 2 reopening plan
In line with the rest of the province, Morinville is moving into phase 2 of the relaunch, further easing up on measures imposed to deal with the COVID-19 health crisis. […]
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Pharmacists can provide larger drugs again as of June 15
Pharmacists in Alberta can begin to give out larger quantities of drugs again as of June 15.
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Alberta outlines its plans for a return to school this fall
The Government of Alberta is callings its re-entry plan for the upcoming school year comprehensive and one it says allows schools and parents to prepare for learning while putting student and staff safety first. […]
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Virtual doctor visits here to stay
Introduced in March by the province as a way to aid the COVID-19 pandemic, the Government announced Monday that new billing codes for telephone and video call virtual visits would become permanent effective immediately. […]
Business
Many businesses now open but sales lagging far behind
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) says 44 per cent of Canadian small businesses are now completely open, but only 15 per cent have seen sales return to normal levels. […]
Business
Alberta COVID-19 Update May 13 – Province proceeding with Phase 1
In the past 24 hours, Alberta conducted 4072 COVID-19 tests. Of that number, the province added 62 cases, bringing the total provincial cases to date to 6407. To date, 5076 (79.2%) Albertans have recovered. There are currently 1211 active cases province-wide.
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NDP say UCP must shut down Cargill plant
Alberta’s NDP Official Opposition wants the UCP government to shut down the Cargill meat processing plant in High River until legal requirements to engage workers on their safety are met. […]
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Column: How to manage your finances in emergency situations
(NC) Emergency situations, such as the current COVID-19 pandemic, can be very stressful. You may experience loss of income and face difficulties in making ends meet. […]
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Alberta COVID-19 Update for May 10
May 10 UPDATE Alberta reported another 96 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, bringing the total provincial cases to date to […]
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Alberta COVID-19 Update May 7 – No active cases in Sturgeon County
Above is the May 7 daily briefing from Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Deena Hinshaw and questions from media. […]
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Alberta COVID-19 Update for May 6
Alberta reported another 70 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, bringing the total provincial cases to date to 5963. Of that number, 3552 (59.5%) Albertans have recovered, and 112 (1.8%) have died, six of those deaths in the last 24 hours. […]
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Province says new equipment will double COVID-19 testing capacity
The Government of Alberta says a $4.5-million investment in new virus detecting equipment and technology will help strengthen Alberta’s COVID-19 response by increasing testing capacity from 7,000 to 16,000 tests per day. […]
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Alberta releases ABTraceTogether app to prevent COVID-19 spread
The ABTraceTogether app was announced Friday during the daily COVID-19 briefing. The government says it will enhance the province’s current manual tracing process. […]
Business
Alberta lays out phased-in reopening strategy
The Government of Alberta says a phased relaunch will put Albertans’ safety first as the province gradually reopens closed businesses and services to get people back to work. Among the relaunch opportunities is the allowing vehicle access to parking lots and staging areas in parks, some boat launches on May 1st, and the opening of golf courses on May 4 with clubhouses and pro shops closed. Broader measures including the ability to get a haircut could start as early as May 14. […]
Columns
Guest Column: As an example to all, Alberta’s politicians must cut their pay
All around the world, political leaders are showing solidarity with their citizens by sharing in the hard times and reducing their own pay. It’s time for Alberta’s politicians do to the same.
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National News
Conservatives calling on Liberals to allow penalty-free RRSP withdrawals
Two Conservative MPs are calling on the Liberal Government to allow Canadians penalty-free access tot heir retirement savings as a result of the pandemic.
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