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St. Albert businesses report liquor, cannabis sales spike in the wake of COVID-19

St. Albert businesses report liquor, cannabis sales spike in the wake of COVID-19

"Anyone who was super against it before is coming in now and saying, 'Okay, let's try this stuff,'" said Coleman Benton, Plantlife district manager.
Alberta creating list of essential services

Alberta creating list of essential services

Premier Jason Kenney anticipates a finalized list by early next week
Local St. Albert politicians helping residents navigate pandemic

Local St. Albert politicians helping residents navigate pandemic

“Our number one priority in this crisis is to ensure Albertans are supported."
All City of St. Albert playgrounds closed

All City of St. Albert playgrounds closed

Temporary signs are being posted the evening of March 25 and more permanent signs will be in place later this week.
UPDATED: Stricter enforcement measures announced as Alberta records 61 new COVID patients

UPDATED: Stricter enforcement measures announced as Alberta records 61 new COVID patients

We all have a role to play, Hinshaw said, and that means even close family members no longer eating from the same bowl of popcorn.
LIVE: Watch the coronavirus daily update for Wednesday March 25

LIVE: Watch the coronavirus daily update for Wednesday March 25

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials will provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.
Blood products – a major lifeline through the pandemic

Blood products – a major lifeline through the pandemic

Canadian Blood Services wants to remind everyone that giving blood is still a way that they can help others through the pandemic. While there are additional health precautions and other protocols in place, the main clinic located at 8249 114 St. in Edmonton is still open for business.
What it's like to be swabbed for COVID-19

What it's like to be swabbed for COVID-19

Two St. Albertans recount their experience with the nasal swab.
Mandatory quarantines kicking in for travellers returning to Canada

Mandatory quarantines kicking in for travellers returning to Canada

Returning travellers will have to enter a mandatory 14-day quarantine upon arrival back into the country.
Taking care of the vulnerable in Edmonton

Taking care of the vulnerable in Edmonton

Like many other frontline community organizations, Edmonton's Mustard Seed Church has become a necessary component to help care for vulnerable populations experiencing poverty and homelessness. More now than ever, the organization needs everyone's help so that it can do an increasingly more important job during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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