Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

'For the love of God, please get vaccinated now,' Kenney pleads.

Move “a large mistake,” says former mayor

“Right now, as a business community it's frustrating because it's an ever-changing landscape,” St. Albert and District Chamber of Commerce chair Curtis Crouse said.

The total of active cases in the province is 11,426. Seven more deaths were reported over the weekend.

The province will, however, be updating the MyHealthRecords website to include a printable, conveniently-sized proof of a COVID-19 vaccination paper card to be used both domestically and for international travel.

After a period of quiet, three Albertan universities have adopted new face-mask and self-isolation requirements.

No mask mandate, but more strict than province’s

Alberta's newly released first-wave report noted the uptake of provincial supports, such as the relaunch grant, from businesses up until Oct. 12, 2020, was equivalent to $64.1 million, or about 32 per cent of the funds available.

The Canadian Safety Council will receive around $220,000 in funds for a COVID-19 vaccination-awareness program aimed at students from Grade 1 through Grade 8.

Masking won’t be required in schools. Masks will be required on school buses.