Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

"This is a reminder that of course we are not out of the woods yet with respect to COVID-19 and the rapid spread that is possible with the variant."

With the new vaccine roll out strategy, the provincial government expects everyone in Alberta over the age of 18 to have their first dose by the end of June. 

"If they're prepared to try to do this without asking for a penny from the city, I do think it's worth the staff time it takes to write a letter."

"This is a win for us, this is huge," said Mayor Cathy Heron

"There has been considerable confusion around what is allowed and what is not allowed," Shandro said. 

Online bookings for provincial sites begin March 4

Effective immediately, libraries will be able to open at 15 per cent of their fire-code capacity, excluding staff, and low-intensity individual and group workouts for adults will be able to start up again. 

"If you talk to any special needs family, they are really the victims right now during COVID. They're not getting the medical intervention they need, they're not getting the supports they need, and on top of that, they are being discriminated in public spaces."

A $136-million job training program expected to help Albertans find work, upgrade skills while province promises "thousands" of new jobs

No local pharmacies currently taking part of provincial program due to limited vaccine supply