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Council to discuss Didsbury anti-restriction rally that drew hundreds

Council to discuss Didsbury anti-restriction rally that drew hundreds

While no tickets handed out, emcee encouraged participants to not pay if issued
Too early to say when Olds Incident Commmand Post will be shut down

Too early to say when Olds Incident Commmand Post will be shut down

Decision to "stand down" the ICP will require a discussion between several top level managers
Alberta at standoff with church over COVID rules; medical chief says can't intervene

Alberta at standoff with church over COVID rules; medical chief says can't intervene

EDMONTON — Alberta’s top doctor says her hands are tied when it comes to a rural church that is defying public COVID-19 health orders by hosting Sunday services with hundreds of maskless congregants. Chief medical health officer Dr.
Innisfail wants business COVID policy changes

Innisfail wants business COVID policy changes

Council agrees to send letter to Alberta premier with list of recommendations
Allow small businesses to reopen: Olds council

Allow small businesses to reopen: Olds council

Restaurants and fitness centres said to be especially hard hit
Team asked to analyze federal, provincial COVID tracing apps

Team asked to analyze federal, provincial COVID tracing apps

Cold Lake suggests maybe the two apps could be "harmonized"
Hundreds rally in Didsbury against COVID restrictions

Hundreds rally in Didsbury against COVID restrictions

COVID-19 is real but government strategy flawed, says Mountain View Freedom citizens group member
Indoor dining, some fitness restrictions to ease Feb. 8

Indoor dining, some fitness restrictions to ease Feb. 8

The province released a plan Friday for the further easing of restrictions.
Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine program slows to near-halt

Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine program slows to near-halt

“This is a grim situation that seems to be getting worse every week," Shandro said. 
Don’t delay medical check-ups, says Sundre doctor

Don’t delay medical check-ups, says Sundre doctor

Local physician expects increase of health issues in coming months
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