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Innisfail area has its first AHS-confirmed COVID-19 case

Innisfail area has its first AHS-confirmed COVID-19 case

42 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta in the last 24 hours

42 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta in the last 24 hours

Hinshaw said the province has updated the self-isolation timeline for those who are sick. Anyone who is sick is being asked now to self-isolate for 10 days from the onset of symptoms, rather than the previous 14 days.
Snowbirds, stay home immediately: Kenney

Snowbirds, stay home immediately: Kenney

“... when you come into the country ... you must go directly and immediately to your home without stopping."
Kenney says 'special place in hell' for hoarders, scammers during pandemic

Kenney says 'special place in hell' for hoarders, scammers during pandemic

Alberta's education tax hike cancelled

Alberta's education tax hike cancelled

The premier said reversing the 3.4-per-cent increase should save around $55 million for households and $32 million for businesses, for a total of $87 million a year.
First AHS-confirmed COVID-19 case in Olds area

First AHS-confirmed COVID-19 case in Olds area

Also a first case in Red Deer County
Local athletes applaud decision to pull out of Olympics

Local athletes applaud decision to pull out of Olympics

Olympic hopefuls Danielle Lappage, Rachel Andres say health is more important
Innisfail heading to a COVID-19 era byelection

Innisfail heading to a COVID-19 era byelection

Campaign could see American-style forums with no audience
COVID-19 testing now prioritizes highest-risk groups

COVID-19 testing now prioritizes highest-risk groups

Travellers who returned to Alberta after March 12 and are showing mild symptoms will not longer be tested. The province asks anyone who is sick to self-isolate at home and stay away from others.
Rush for bathroom tissue continues to deplete IGA stock

Rush for bathroom tissue continues to deplete IGA stock

Delayed deliveries, demand leaves some shelves empty