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Alberta easing outdoor, funeral restrictions; 967 new cases reported Thursday

Albertans are again allowed to socialize outside in groups of up to 10, government officials announced Thursday. 1

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Chief Medical Officer of Health, updates the public and media on COVID-19 statistics and measures. April 22, 2020. (Government of Alberta)

Vaccine shortages could be 'common,' says Alta. CMOH

Alberta's top doctor says the province is likely to again run out of vaccine product, as it did Wednesday, sending Albertans and health-care workers back into the queue.

Documents show Alberta government likely overpaid for masks destined for schools

The Alberta government could have saved around $150,000 in taxpayer money by selecting a different local manufacturer to provide masks for schools, according to documents obtained by CTV News Edmonton. 1

Alberta reports 652 COVID-19 cases; decides to extend second dose interval when possible

Alberta confirmed 652 new cases of COVID-19 amongst about 9,300 tests conducted Monday. 1

Health Minister Tyler Shandro, left, Premier Jason Kenney, and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw.

Alberta reports 639 new COVID-19 cases, nearly 50K vaccines administered

Alberta's active COVID-19 case count continues to fall as its vaccination numbers go up. 1

Sugared & Spiced. Jan. 8, 2021. (Darcy Seaton/CTV News Edmonton)

Bakery makes Hawaiian-themed treats amid the UCP travel scandal

Owners of the Sugared & Spiced bakery aren’t sugar-coating their displeasure with the recent UCP government travel controversy, adding sweet treats like pineapple coconut cheesecakes, chocolate caramel macadamia nut tarts, and chocolate haupia pie tarts to their menu.

ICU nurse Tanya Harvey is among the first to receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine for COVID-19 in Calgary.

Alberta shuffles vaccine priority list, moves up COVID-19 unit staff

Alberta health-care workers in COVID-19 units are now eligible to receive the vaccine, the province announced Friday.

A technician prepares COVID-19 coronavirus patient samples for testing at a laboratory in New York's Long Island on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. (AP / John Minchillo)

24 more COVID-19 deaths, 1,183 new cases reported in Alberta on Friday

Twenty-four more Albertans have died due to COVID-19 as the province reported 1,183 new cases on Friday.

Alberta students will return to classrooms for in-person learning Jan. 11. (File Photo)

Alberta students return to class Monday amid concerns from teachers' union, school board

As students in Alberta prepare to return to classrooms for in-person learning Monday, the province's teachers' union is calling for smaller class sizes and more support for principals, who have been acting as contact tracers in schools. 1

A curling stone is swept down the ice during the afternoon draw at the Tim Hortons Brier in Edmonton, Alta. Thursday, March 7, 2013. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward)

Alberta provincial curling championships cancelled due to COVID-19

Some of Alberta’s biggest curling tournaments, previously scheduled for later this month, have been cancelled due to COVID-19, Curling Alberta announced last Friday. 1

St. Albert city councillor Sheena Hughes is facing a formal complaint for her decision to ignore public health guidelines and travel to Mexico over the holidays.

St. Albert city councillor facing formal complaint after Mexico trip

A St. Albert city councillor is the latest politician to face backlash after travelling internationally over the holidays. 1

'Buck stops with me': Alberta's Kenney promises change in caucus discipline after MLA trips

Alberta's premier says there will be consequences for any "people in senior positions of public trust" who go against his new directive not to travel abroad during the pandemic. 2

'Looks quite evasive': Pundits weigh in on Kenney's absence amid travel scandal

Wednesday marked the fifth day Alberta's premier did not publicly speak or face the widespread criticism over his government members travelling internationally against pandemic advisories. 1

A transmission electron micrograph of SARS-CoV-2 virus particles. (AFP)

Alberta reports 1,123 new COVID-19 cases, 25 deaths

Alberta is reporting another 1,123 cases of COVID-19 and 25 more deaths on Wednesday.

Fort McMurray - Wood Buffalo MLA Tany Yao apologized for travelling to Mexico over the holidays in a Facebook post (Photo: Facebook / Tany Yao)

Fort McMurray MLA still in Mexico, apologizes for trip

Fort McMurray MLA Tany Yao has broken his silence and apologized for travelling to Mexico over the holidays. 2

Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced plans to immunize upwards of 29,000 health-care workers in Alberta by the end of 2020

Alberta doctors question vaccine priorities in letter to health minister

More than 200 Alberta doctors say health-care staff working in COVID-19 wards should be vaccinated sooner than currently scheduled.

UCP MLAs and staffers who left Alberta over the holidays despite recommendations to stay home.

UCP government dealing with internal frustration, public skepticism over handling of travel scandal

The Alberta government is facing both skepticism over the premier's claims he didn't know elected officials were leaving Canada, and frustration within the United Conservative Party over those colleague's actions. 2

A nurse gives the first COVID-19 vaccine in Edmonton, to Sahra Kaahiye in Edmonton on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Despite delays and missed targets, Alberta vaccine rollout ahead of other provinces

More than 29,000 Albertans will have received vaccinations for COVID-19 by end of day Tuesday, the province’s health minister announced, a target Alberta had hoped to reach five days sooner.