COVID-19 cases spike in Banff as mayor calls for support from province
The town of Banff has some of the highest per capita active COVID-19 case numbers in Alberta according to the province, sitting at 1,097 cases per 100,000. That makes it …
Two players at Canada’s junior hockey camp test positive for COVID-19
Hockey Canada announced Tuesday that two players at its national junior selection camp have tested positive for COVID-19. The organization said in a release that the players, who were not …
COVID-19: Alberta researcher recognized with innovation award for salt mask
Salt that crystallizes with sharp edges is the killer ingredient in the development of a reusable mask because any COVID-19 droplets that land on it would be quickly destroyed, says …
‘This wasn’t a choice’: Retired journalist Gord Gillies speaks out on mental health after son’s death
Gord Gillies is a familiar face to many in Calgary, having dedicated his 38-year journalism career with a daily goal of trying to present the stories of the day in …
Nurses’ union rejects Alberta government’s call to delay bargaining for new deal
Alberta’s nurses union says the province’s health delivery agency has rejected a call for a settlement similar to one reached with nurses in Saskatchewan that would have provided stability during …
Canned sanitizer could be fire hazard: Calgary Fire Department
Depending on what kind of hand sanitizer you have, it could be a fire risk, according to the Calgary Fire Department (CFD). The CFD issued a news release Monday warning …
COVID-19: Town of Drumheller declares state of local emergency, makes masks mandatory
Rising COVID-19 cases have led the Town of Drumheller to declare a state of local emergency. In a media release Monday, the town said the move is aimed at controlling …
Alberta still waiting on new measures as COVID-19 patients fill ICUs
The pandemic is starting to take a heavy toll on Alberta, as COVID-19 patients have started to overwhelm hospitals and ICUs. Many Albertans are still calling for tighter restrictions from …
Some Alberta businesses taking extra COVID-19 precautions as cases surge
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Makeshift graveyard outside Alberta health minister’s office criticizes COVID-19 response
A makeshift graveyard could be seen outside Health Minister Tyler Shandro‘s Calgary constituency office Monday morning amid mounting pressure for the provincial government to take stronger action in Alberta’s fight …