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New ICU beds will help respond to future waves, says Copping

New ICU beds will help respond to future waves, says Copping

Opposition says Alberta can’t staff the hospital beds it already has due to the UCP government layoffs of thousands of front-line health-care workers
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Province barring municipalities from enacting COVID-19 measures

Province barring municipalities from enacting COVID-19 measures

“Having municipalities improvise their own policies when it is not really their area of primary responsibility is, I think, unhelpful and divisive,” said Premier Jason Kenney
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Innisfail's mayor gives provincial budget passing grade

Innisfail's mayor gives provincial budget passing grade

While MSI funding is lower, mayor Jean Barclay likes regional investment for Red Deer hospital and airport
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Moving forward: From crisis to preparation

Moving forward: From crisis to preparation

COVID-19, associated mental health, addiction issues will spur change, Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills MLA predicts
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Olds native gets a second shot at World Junior Hockey Championships

Olds native gets a second shot at World Junior Hockey Championships

International Ice Hockey Federation says the World Juniors will be re-held in the middle of August this year in Alberta
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Innisfail's 2021 Community Awards on track

Innisfail's 2021 Community Awards on track

Town of Innisfail seeking nominations for six different awards by Feb. 28
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Sno-pitching for the love of community

Sno-pitching for the love of community

Innisfail 590 Slo-Pitch League celebrates its 35th anniversary in 2022 as it continues to reflect an enduring heart for the community
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Sundre restaurants experiencing post-REP rebound

Sundre restaurants experiencing post-REP rebound

Several establishments report substantial boost to dine-in traffic since restrictions relaxed
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MLA thanks Town of Olds for lifting REP quickly after it ended

MLA thanks Town of Olds for lifting REP quickly after it ended

Coun. Heather Ryan noted it cost the Town of Olds a lot of money to implement and follow the REP
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School boards halt vaccination procedures

School boards halt vaccination procedures

Chinook’s Edge School Division (CESD) has also shelved its vaccination procedure
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