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New framework to identify benchmarks for when restrictions can be lifted is coming

New framework to identify benchmarks for when restrictions can be lifted is coming

Dr. Hinshaw says hospitalization rate from COVID-19 is now down to early December levels
More contagious COVID-19 variant may be in community: Shandro

More contagious COVID-19 variant may be in community: Shandro

The new variants have shown to have infections rates 30 to 50 per cent higher than the current strain of COVID-19.
Olds Curling Club takes ice out due to COVID restrictions

Olds Curling Club takes ice out due to COVID restrictions

Operating costs were too great with no revenue coming in
Innisfail RCMP reporting skyrocketing mental health calls

Innisfail RCMP reporting skyrocketing mental health calls

Rising victim services case referrals showing COVID-related isolation and financial pressures
Union boss wants meat-plant workers on early COVID-19 vaccine list

Union boss wants meat-plant workers on early COVID-19 vaccine list

CALGARY — The president of a union representing employees at some of the largest meat-packing plants in the country says there needs to be a discussion about making the COVID-19 vaccine more readily available to essential workers.
Hair salons unite against Innisfail rebel barbershop

Hair salons unite against Innisfail rebel barbershop

Innisfail council hears passionate appeal as town seeks healing from unprecedented divide
Alberta reports first case of COVID-19 variant that's not linked to travel

Alberta reports first case of COVID-19 variant that's not linked to travel

EDMONTON — Alberta is reporting its first case of a COVID-19 variant, first seen in the United Kingdom, that cannot be directly traced to international travel.
Calgary company begins human clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate

Calgary company begins human clinical trials for its COVID-19 vaccine candidate

CALGARY — Human clinical trials have begun in Toronto for a proposed COVID-19 vaccine made by a Canadian company. Providence Therapeutics of Calgary says 60 subjects will be monitored for 13 months, with the first results expected next month.
Parents, kids protest in Olds for a return to play

Parents, kids protest in Olds for a return to play

Crowd gathers outside MLA Nathan Cooper's Olds constituency office
Subdivision fees in Didsbury waived for three months

Subdivision fees in Didsbury waived for three months

Loss of subdivision fees will be made up from Municipal Operating Support Transfer (MOST) grant funding
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