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Kenney pleas for COVID-19 compliance

Kenney pleas for COVID-19 compliance

“All of our leading indicators are telling us now that we are in a significant new wave of COVID-19."
Airdrie reports 158 active COVID-19 cases, Kenney urges compliance of health measures over Easter holiday

Airdrie reports 158 active COVID-19 cases, Kenney urges compliance of health measures over Easter holiday

As the long Easter weekend kicks off and Premier Jason Kenney urges Albertans to avoid indoor gatherings and follow public health orders, Airdrie has reported another growth in COVID-19 cases.
Several bars, restaurants voluntarily suspend in-person dining as COVID-19 cases increase

Several bars, restaurants voluntarily suspend in-person dining as COVID-19 cases increase

At least seven restaurants and bars in Canmore took the precautionary measure to close, or stop in-person dining, to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Only a few reported a confirmed case, while others cited contact tracing as part of the reason for their decision.
Rise in COVID-19 variants a 'wake-up call' but no lockdown coming: Alberta premier

Rise in COVID-19 variants a 'wake-up call' but no lockdown coming: Alberta premier

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says rising cases of more contagious COVID-19 variants should be a "wake-up call" but his government won't impose harsh measures such as curfews or stay-at-home orders.
Active COVID-19 cases in Airdrie jump by 40 over the weekend, now sitting at 148

Active COVID-19 cases in Airdrie jump by 40 over the weekend, now sitting at 148

COVID-19 cases continue to rise locally as Airdrie reported 148 active cases March 29.
Active COVID-19 cases in Airdrie jump above 100 as provincial cases continue to climb

Active COVID-19 cases in Airdrie jump above 100 as provincial cases continue to climb

Airdrie has added 36 additional active COVID-19 cases since March 22, bringing the count to 108.
Airdrie up to 72 active cases of COVID-19, province remains in Step 2 with 6,000-plus cases

Airdrie up to 72 active cases of COVID-19, province remains in Step 2 with 6,000-plus cases

Active COVID-19 numbers have climbed locally and provincially, as Airdrie reported 72 active cases on March 22, while the provincial count reached above 6,000.
Lac La Biche pharmacy getting requests from outside the area for vaccine

Lac La Biche pharmacy getting requests from outside the area for vaccine

One area pharmacist says he has received phone calls from as far as Edmonton, asking if they can book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine.
Airdrie down to 61 active COVID-19 cases, but province climbs back above 5,000

Airdrie down to 61 active COVID-19 cases, but province climbs back above 5,000

Airdrie's active COVID-19 numbers continue to drop, as 61 were reported on March 17, but acvive cases, hospitalizations and ICU adminissions have recently climbed province-wide
One of Okotoks area's first COVID victims, feels blessed, worried

One of Okotoks area's first COVID victims, feels blessed, worried

Leah Beingessner healthy one year after being diagnosed with COVID
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