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1,558 COVID-19 cases reported in Alberta as province sets new mask exemption rules

New mask exemption rules were revealed by the province’s top doctor on Thursday as the province reported 1,558 cases of COVID-19.

Premier Jason Kenney and Alberta’s chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw (pictured) provided an update, from Calgary and Edmonton on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, on COVID-19 and the province’s vaccine rollout. (photography by Chris Schwarz/Government of Alberta)

At some local businesses, your COVID-19 shot can get you more than just immunity

Some Edmonton businesses are giving their customers extra motivation to get a COVID-19 vaccination.

UCP removes Todd Loewen and Drew Barnes from caucus after Kenney criticism

Two MLAs have been removed from the caucus of Alberta's United Conservative Party following their criticism of Premier Jason Kenney.

Alberta's pandemic ICU high is still 3 weeks away: officials

The 177 Albertans in intensive care units sick with COVID-19 could grow to 200 or more by the first week of June, officials expect.

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NEW | Problems mount for 2 Edmonton-area restaurants hit by thieves

As Alberta restaurateurs are forced to weather another round of COVID-19-induced restrictions that currently allow them to serve customers through pickup and delivery only – at least two Edmonton-area restaurants are dealing with another challenge: theft.

City celebrates diversity and inclusion with new crosswalks

City crews painted crosswalks last night to help celebrate diversity and Pride Week.

Eastern Alberta drug-trafficking investigation seizes $80K, firearms and drugs

A nearly six-month-long investigation by various law enforcement agencies in eastern Alberta have led to two arrests and kilograms worth of drugs seized.

Sherwood Park man accused of murder in Baseline Road double shooting

The charges against Gamdur Singh Brar, 43, are connected with an early morning incident in Sherwood Park last week.

'Your vaccine is your ticket': Alberta government pushes vaccination through ad campaign

Premier Jason Kenney announced a new ad campaign to promote the COVID-19 vaccination campaign and experts say it aims to appeal to what Albertans want most – a return to normalcy.

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Canada unlikely to follow U.S. approach to easing COVID-19 masking rules: doctor

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says people fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer need to wear masks outdoors and in most indoor settings, but one of Canada's top public health officials suggests a different approach would be taken here.

People wear face masks as they walk in a city park in Montreal, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Israel fires artillery into Gaza, Palestinian rocket attacks persist

Israel fired artillery and mounted more air strikes on Friday against Palestinian militants in the Gaza Strip amid constant rocket fire deep into Israel's commercial centre.

Greyhound Canada to cut all routes, end operations

Greyhound Canada is permanently cutting all bus routes across the country, shutting down the intercity bus carrier's operations in Canada after nearly a century of service.

Post-COVID-19 syndrome: New diagnosis for long-haulers' mood disorders, cognitive impairment

Patients diagnosed with post-COVID-19 syndrome, or so-called COVID-19 'long-haulers', may experience symptoms such as mood disorders, fatigue and cognitive impairment that can make it difficult to return to normal life, according to a recent study.

'Tremendous imbalance': Some Indigenous people are waiting years for their status cards

Indigenous people applying for their Secure Certificate of Indian Status card are waiting years to receive it, even though the government says processing should take eight to 12 weeks.