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'If you operate a gym, you can be open:' Shandro

'If you operate a gym, you can be open:' Shandro

"There has been considerable confusion around what is allowed and what is not allowed," Shandro said. 
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Alberta campgrounds appear headed for another busy year

Alberta campgrounds appear headed for another busy year

Online bookings for provincial sites begin March 4
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Restrictions on indoor fitness, libraries eased in Alberta

Restrictions on indoor fitness, libraries eased in Alberta

Effective immediately, libraries will be able to open at 15 per cent of their fire-code capacity, excluding staff, and low-intensity individual and group workouts for adults will be able to start up again. 
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'Enormous demand' expected for immunizations: Hinshaw​​​​​​​

'Enormous demand' expected for immunizations: Hinshaw​​​​​​​

“This is a massive expansion for our province and a big step forward. If you're 74 and turning 75 this year, you are eligible for the vaccine." 
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Age will be the priority for Phase 2 of Alberta's vaccine rollout in April

Age will be the priority for Phase 2 of Alberta's vaccine rollout in April

Age and chronic health conditions are the two biggest factors driving the Phase 2 roll out of the provincial vaccine plan in Alberta.
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Seniors 75+ can register for COVID vaccine next week

Seniors 75+ can register for COVID vaccine next week

"Age is the single greatest factor for risk for COVID-19 mortality."
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Negative COVID-19 tests required at land border crossings as of Monday

Negative COVID-19 tests required at land border crossings as of Monday

St. Albert recorded two new cases, no new deaths
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$1,200 one-time payment for critical workers in Alberta

$1,200 one-time payment for critical workers in Alberta

Thousands of Albertans working on the frontlines during the pandemic will receive a one-time $1,200 payment from the government.
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Shandro explains rural rollout of COVID-19 vaccine in Alberta

Shandro explains rural rollout of COVID-19 vaccine in Alberta

Despite cold storage requirements of -80 C for the Pfizer vaccine and-20 C for Moderna, there has been no spoilage due to temperature.
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Alberta variant cases now at 68; province says strict testing and tracking in place

Alberta variant cases now at 68; province says strict testing and tracking in place

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the chief medical officer of health, said two of the new cases have potentially exposed two Calgary zone schools.
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