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Business as ‘un’-usual for university prof

Business as ‘un’-usual for university prof

Gazette commentator John Kennair teaches several classes at Red Deer College, but not actually at the college itself. Since the public health restrictions came into effect, he's been offering lessons at a distance – from his home office. There have been a lot of lessons learned with this big change in how things work, he said.
St. Albert distillers boiling up hand sanitizer

St. Albert distillers boiling up hand sanitizer

Black Diamond, MD Distillery and DaVinci Gelato kicking it into high gear to address hand sanitizer shortage.
Alberta government to increase food inspector capacity

Alberta government to increase food inspector capacity

The province is partnering with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) and bringing back retired provincial food inspectors to shore up its number of inspectors.
Sturgeon County delays tax deadline; waives utility late fees

Sturgeon County delays tax deadline; waives utility late fees

On Wednesday, Sturgeon County council voted to waive residential penalties on unpaid municipal water and wastewater accounts from March 31 to June 30.
Alberta doctors warn forcing changes to physician funding framework could 'kill'

Alberta doctors warn forcing changes to physician funding framework could 'kill'

“Now is the worst time to force these changes through because we need to be 100 per cent focused on COVID-19 and keeping our patients safe and keeping our doctors safe,” said Vesta Michelle Warren, a doctor with the Sundre Medical Clinic.
Tele-vet an option for a healthy pet

Tele-vet an option for a healthy pet

Vets have had to be creative when accepting patients during times of physical distancing. At Mission Ridge Animal Hospital, it's just as easy as picking up your phone.
Update: Alberta suspends environmental reporting requirements over COVID crisis

Update: Alberta suspends environmental reporting requirements over COVID crisis

Guide to which Alberta businesses can stay open and which are closed

Guide to which Alberta businesses can stay open and which are closed

A look at the list issued by the provincial government due to the COVID-19 pandemic
Alberta's COVID daily jump breaks three digits, with proposed new supports and laws on deck

Alberta's COVID daily jump breaks three digits, with proposed new supports and laws on deck

While the province announced a record high of new COVID-19 diagnoses at 117 cases in the past 24 hours, the premier announced new laws and other supports to help the economy and people who work in essential services.
Childcare expanded to all Alberta essential workers

Childcare expanded to all Alberta essential workers

Premier Jason Kenney announces childcare spots to be opened for grocery store clerks, taxi drivers, first responders among more
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