Sporting homemade masks? Here’s how to use them safely, according to Hinshaw
CALGARY — The province’s top doctor has softened her stance on Albertans wearing masks when out in public, saying the use of masks may have some added benefit, but only …
The beat goes on(line) at University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music
LETHBRIDGE — More than 700 Southern Alberta music students are getting their lessons online, thanks to a group of instructors at the University of Lethbridge Conservatory of Music. “We wanted …
Calgary council defers property tax payments for three months
CALGARY — Calgary taxpayers will have a little bit more breathing room when it comes to paying property taxes this year. The deadline to pay taxes have been pushed from …
Province closes emergency isolation support program
CALGARY — Alberta’s emergency isolation support program was meant to be both a stop-gap while federal assistance was arranged, and to encourage people with flu-like symptoms to isolate at home, …
Health-care professionals petition feds for CERB eligibility
CALGARY — Canadian health-care professionals are calling on the federal government for support after many were deemed ineligible for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). According to the benefit, workers …
11th McKenzie Towne care centre resident dies due to COVID-19
CALGARY — An 11th resident of the McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre has died due to complications linked to the COVID-19 virus. A family member identified the senior as Doreen …
11th McKenzie Town care centre resident dies due to COVID-19
CALGARY — An 11th resident of the McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre has died due to complications linked to the COVID-19 virus. A family member identified the senior as Doreen …
‘Be prepared,’ Kenney says as Alberta readies COVID-19 forecasts
EDMONTON — Albertans will soon hear the toll the government expects COVID-19 to take in the province. Premier Jason Kenney said Alberta Health Services’ projections will released this week, starting …
Calgary’s Sled Island music festival cancelled due to COVID-19
CALGARY — Calgary’s annual Sled Island Music and Arts Festival has been cancelled this year due to concerns stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizers said the cancellation was due to …
Alberta reports 98 new cases of COVID-19
EDMONTON — The Alberta government reported 98 new cases of COVID-19 Monday, bringing the province’s total to 1,348. One more person has died as a result of the novel coronavirus …