Saturday, 28 March 2020.
Alberta Teachers' Association president Jason Schilling says today's announcement is concerning as Alberta reduces K-12 education funding and re-allocates funds to support province's COVID-19 response.
Saturday, 28 March 2020.
Community members needing any assistance are encouraged to use the Pincher Creek Regional Emergency Management Organization call-in line for COVID-19.
Saturday, 28 March 2020.
Fifty four of the 621 total cases may be due to community transmission.
There are now 53 confirmed recovered cases.
Summary includes updates on security for renters, vehicle restrictions in parks and recreation areas, list of essential workplaces, recruiting physicians, operating guide for continuing care, diagnostic imaging and lab tests, flexibility for municipal governments, mental health supports, pausing some health construction projects and non-essential service contracts, emergency isolation supports, access to justice, food supply, medical evaluation for drivers' licences, offers of help and quick facts.
Saturday, 28 March 2020.
Premier Jason Kenney announced immediate closure of non-essential businesses Friday afternoon along with further restrictions for others.
Retail businesses deemed non-essential can still offer online shopping and curb-side pickup and restaurants, cafes and bars can continue to provide take-out, delivery and drive-through services while dining in is prohibited.
Details, including a list of essential businesses ...
Friday, 27 March 2020.
Changes announced today by the Government of Alberta include a reduction in gathering size, shut-down of dine-in services, closure of non-essential retail stores and those providing personal services and closure of parks to vehicle traffic.
Friday, 27 March 2020.
Fifty six new cases bring the provincial tally to 542, but there were no new cases of COVID-19 reported in Alberta's south zone Friday.
Friday, 27 March 2020.
To protect the health and safety of Albertans, mass gatherings will be limited to 15 people and more restrictions will be placed on available services.
Premier Kenney also announced today that all non-essential businesses must close.
