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Youth sports rules explained after latest round of COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta

Can children still play sports after the latest round of COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta? The answer is yes, but there are a number of rules to follow. 19
Alberta adds 1,521 COVID-19 cases on Friday

Alberta on Friday reported 1,521 cases of COVID-19 and a positivity rate of 9.9 per cent. 19
Calls to close schools grow as COVID-19's 3rd wave hits younger Albertans

Doctors are urging the province to do more to slow the spread of COVID-19 in classrooms as data shows a spike in active cases among school-aged children. 19
Van Gogh exhibit postponed again amid COVID-19 third wave

Imagine Van Gogh is now scheduled to run from June 2 until July 4. 1
Caucus dissent over COVID OK, breaking health rules means expulsion: Alberta premier

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is drawing a line in the sand for 18 of his backbenchers who are openly criticizing public-health restrictions meant to face down COVID-19.
Alberta reports highest 1-day variant count as it adds 1,429 COVID-19 cases

Forty-five per cent of Alberta's 12,187 COVID-19 cases are variant infections after the province added another 717. 21
The 'best summer in Alberta's history' one year off, predicts local festival producer

An Edmonton festival producer believes the premier's prediction this could be the "best summer in Alberta's history" is premature considering the current state of the worldwide pandemic. 1
Alberta returns to Step 1 of restrictions as COVID-19 variant cases rise

Alberta is reverting to Step 1 of restrictions and will shut down indoor dining as cases of the COVID-19 variants of concern increase across the province. 21
COVID-19 in Alberta: 887 new infections as variants near 40 per cent of active cases

Test positivity sharply increased Monday at 9.89 per cent, the fourth highest value of the pandemic.
Alberta adds 1,100 new cases in limited Good Friday update

It's the first time the province has announced over a thousand new cases since Jan.8
Premier Kenney to join Dr. Hinshaw for Alberta COVID-19 update ahead of long weekend

Cases have risen sharply in Alberta in recent weeks as variants continue to spread, pushing hospitalizations above the reopening threshold. 1
Rapid COVID-19 testing opens to Edmonton airport staff

The Edmonton International Airport (EIA) has launched a new program to provide rapid COVID-19 testing to front-line airport staff.
Variants of concern behind recent rise in Alberta COVID-19 cases

The number of active variant cases has grown from just over 500 to more than 2,000 in less than two weeks.
Booking for Phase 2B vaccine begins in Alberta

Nearly a million more Albertans can book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment Tuesday. 2
Alberta reports 545 new cases, suspends AstraZeneca vaccine for those under 55

Alberta joined other provinces in pausing its use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine those under the age of 55 on Monday as the province reported 545 new cases. 2
'You never have to go to the gas station again': Fuel-on-wheels company proving popular during pandemic

An Edmonton company is making it easier for drivers to keep their gas tanks topped up. 1
Alberta reports 764 COVID-19 cases, highest daily count since Jan. 15

Alberta on Thursday reported 764 new cases of COVID-19, including 191 infections of the variants of concern. 1
Alberta reports 202 variant cases among 692 COVID-19 infections

Alberta reported more than 200 cases of the variants of concern on Wednesday — the highest one-day increase to date. 2
Alberta reports 465 new COVID-19 cases, most variant cases in Canada

Alberta reported 465 new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday, including 197 new variant cases.
Third wave? Variant cases in Alberta could soon lead there: former chief medical officer of health

Alberta leads the country in COVID-19 cases caused by more transmissible and more dangerous variant strains. A fact that has one of the province's former chief medical health officers saying a 'third wave' could be just around the corner. 1

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