COVID-19

While the vast majority of visitors stayed away, more than half the day-trippers intercepted at checkpoints in Banff chose to continue driving into the community despite recommendations against that.

“Preventing the spread prevents deaths,” Hinshaw said. “Another way of preventing the spread of this virus is through testing and putting measures in place for confirmed places and contacts.”

“It’s really changing the culture of midwifery right now,” Pace said.”Our clients are used to spending time together in the waiting room chatting about babies, admiring each other's babies.”

"On that Thursday (March 19), we were told not to practice and that the league had been paused until further notice. We were quarantined until our departure five or so days later. Then on the 23rd, it was announced the season was officially cancelled. I'm not quite sure it's set in yet, it's all so crazy. Every day that passes I miss it more, and it sets in a little more too."

“There’s different ways that individuals within the local community can be contributing to the overall prosperity of our economy to help."

“We want to make sure that people understand that we’ve got boots on the ground and we’re helping victims of domestic violence right now."

The Alberta Provincial Government will be providing immediate relief to foresty companies effected by COVID-19 by deferring timber dues for six months.

An additional death marks Alberta's 40th COVID-19 fatality.

“We do not have a positive case on the Nation which is really, really encouraging because Cochrane has it, Canmore has it – we are surrounded by it but I think we are doing a really great job of getting the message out."

“Rocky View Schools remains committed to providing meaningful learning opportunities for our students, and services to our families during these unprecedented times,” she said. “We value each staff member and are saddened by these temporary layoffs— We look forward to having our full team back when school reopens, and students return.”