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Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw provided an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health from Edmonton on June 25, 2020. (Government of Alberta)

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Shandro, Dr. Hinshaw to give COVID-19 update Monday afternoon

Alberta's health minister and chief medical officer of health will give a COVID-19 update Monday at 4 p.m. 1

Alberta reports largest number of COVID-19 variant cases on Sunday

Alberta reported 300 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday, and 54 cases of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 virus variant.

"Hero Haven," by AJA Louden, was inspired by the testimonies of frontline health-care workers. The piece was installed at McMullen Gallery on March 7, 2021.

Finished mural illustrates 'complicated' themes of working on the front lines of a pandemic

New art at the University of Alberta Hospital pays tribute to the effort of health-care workers. 1

'It kind of clicks:' Text4Hope program helps with depression, anxiety during pandemic

Kiara Robillard says she was in a really bad place. During the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, after she was struck by a truck and her spine broke in two places, she moved home to Alberta from California.

The City of Edmonton will bring back in 2021 shared-use paths by closing some streets or lanes to vehicle traffic, as it did in 2020 at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic to encourage physical distancing outdoors.

City to bring back shared-use streets for physical distancing outdoors

The City of Edmonton is putting the finishing touches on a plan to turn some of its streets into shared-use spaces like it did in 2020 at the onset of the pandemic. 1

People line up outside a vaccine clinic as seniors wait to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Edmonton Alta, on Friday February 26, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

COVID-19 in Alberta: Hospitalizations fall below 250 on Saturday for first time in months

The number of Alberta patients hospitalized due to COVID-19 dipped below 250 for the first time in months on Saturday as the province reported 341 new cases.

Specimens to be tested for COVID-19 are seen at LifeLabs after being logged upon receipt at the company's lab, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, March 26, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Alta. reports 411 COVID-19 infections a year after its first case

On March 5, 2020, Alberta reported its first case of COVID-19. On the same day a year later, the province added 411 infections of the disease it now knows so well. 2

Pastor James Coates leads a livestreamed service at GraceLife Church, west of Edmonton, on Jan. 31, despite a closure order from Alberta Health Services based on previous public health order violations.

Alberta pastor cited for COVID-19 violations remains jailed after bail appeal dismissed

An Alberta pastor will remain in jail after losing an appeal of his bail conditions on Friday morning. 1

Daughter of Churchill Manor resident calls COVID-19 variant outbreak 'infuriating'

COVID-19 cases linked to an outbreak at an Edmonton retirement home number 36 in total – and all of them could have been avoided, one family says.

Health Minister Tyler Shandro says 102 pharmacies in Calgary, Edmonton and Red Deer will be used to deliver vaccines.

Alta. expects to give 1st dose of COVID-19 vaccine to all adults by end of June: health minister

Alberta's health minister announced on Thursday more details about the next phase of vaccinations and that the province would receive more than 50,000 doses of the newly approved AstraZeneca shot next week.

Alberta pastor charged with breaking COVID-19 health orders to appeal bail conditions

An Alberta pastor accused of holding Sunday services in violation of COVID-19 rules is to appeal his bail conditions Thursday.

Olymel's Red Deer processing plant is shown.

'A frightened workforce': Union worries as Olymel reopens after COVID-19 shutdown

Some employees of a pork processing plant in central Alberta that shut down after a COVID-19 outbreak at the facility are afraid to go back to work, the union president says.

'I'm baffled quite frankly': Iveson reacts to peace officers losing enforcement power

Edmonton's mayor said he doesn't know why it's taking so long for the province to renew an act allowing peace officers to enforce provincial public health orders.

The producer of Edmonton Folk Fest doesn't believe there will be a 2021 festival.

'Writing's on the wall': Folk Fest producer not expecting a 2021 festival

It's still five months away but the producer of one of Edmonton's most beloved summer festivals doesn’t believe Edmonton Folk Fest will go ahead this year. 2

Dr. Hinshaw reports 1st COVID-19 variant outbreak at Edmonton retirement home

There are 19 cases of the COVID-19 variant at an Edmonton retirement home, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said Wednesday afternoon. 1

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What is a high-intensity workout? Alta. clarifies new COVID-19 rules for fitness centres

"No high-intensity workouts? … I don't know what that means," was gym-goer Nick Troung's reaction to hearing Alberta was relaxing rules in fitness centres on Monday. 1

Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Shandro continues to explain high-intensity fitness as Alta. reports 257 COVID-19 cases

Confusion continues after the Alberta government eased restrictions on Monday to allow for workouts like pilates, indoor climbing and tai chi.

GLC Medical in Edmonton, Alta., claims its SARS-CoV-2 Insta-Test can detect COVID-19's viral antigens within 15 seconds of a saliva test. (Source: GLC Medical)

No more nasal swab? Edmonton company ready for clinical testing on instant COVID-19 test

An Edmonton company is gearing up to offer what it believes is the world’s fastest COVID-19 detection test, which would also eliminate the need for a nasal swab. 2

GoodLife gym employees and users in Edmonton are eagerly awaiting the loosening of COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta. (Sean Amato/CTV News Edmonton)

Excitement, confusion as Alberta gyms reopen for highly-regulated workouts

Alberta approved more gym activities Monday as part of the provinces Step 2 coronavirus reopening plan - causing both excitement for gym-goers and confusion over what exactly was allowed. 1