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Innisfail now has COVID-busting little library

Innisfail now has COVID-busting little library

Free local service now member of world-wide Little Free Library movement
Changes made to Olds Aquatic Centre operation

Changes made to Olds Aquatic Centre operation

Limits placed on how many people can be in the pool at one time, group lessons on hold
Aiming to connect with isolated individuals in the Sundre area

Aiming to connect with isolated individuals in the Sundre area

Program introduced by GNP early during pandemic to remain permanent
Alberta reports first case of another new variant as daily COVID-19 cases rise

Alberta reports first case of another new variant as daily COVID-19 cases rise

EDMONTON — Alberta has recorded its first case of a new COVID-19 variant that is wreaking havoc in India as the province deals with another surge in cases. Dr.
COVID forces Innisfail Minor Ball to take a break

COVID forces Innisfail Minor Ball to take a break

Association won’t use arena for pre-season training
Site of COVID outbreak last year: Vaccination clinic at Alberta beef plant postponed

Site of COVID outbreak last year: Vaccination clinic at Alberta beef plant postponed

HIGH RIVER, Alta. — A COVID-19 vaccination clinic for thousands of workers at a southern Alberta beef-packing plant isn't going ahead as planned due to a lack of vaccine.
Alberta passes bill to give all workers paid leave to get COVID-19 vaccine shot

Alberta passes bill to give all workers paid leave to get COVID-19 vaccine shot

EDMONTON — Alberta has passed legislation that will give all workers three hours of paid, job-protected leave to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Labour Minister Jason Copping says Bill 71 will reduce barriers for Alberta workers to get vaccinated.
Grants considered for hard-hit Olds businesses

Grants considered for hard-hit Olds businesses

Mayor says restaurants, gyms the businesses hardest hit by current restrictions
Rapid COVID testing offered to Town of Olds staff, businesses

Rapid COVID testing offered to Town of Olds staff, businesses

Fve pharmacies offering vaccines considered good capacity, acting director of emergency management indicated
Kenney comment a "small story" compared to bigger COVID picture

Kenney comment a "small story" compared to bigger COVID picture

Premier linked Athabasca school outbreak to party where virus had “100 per cent attack rate” 
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