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Alberta farmers struggle to find footing amid pandemic

Alberta farmers struggle to find footing amid pandemic

“Generally consumers don't get impacted at all. It's the farmers that really take the brunt," said Jim Vercammen, a food supply economist at the University of British Columbia.
'Big slap in the face:' Acupuncture not yet allowed to reopen in Alberta

'Big slap in the face:' Acupuncture not yet allowed to reopen in Alberta

Acupuncture was grouped in with stage two, alongside unregulated personal services
Alberta reports possible case of syndrome linked to COVID-19

Alberta reports possible case of syndrome linked to COVID-19

The condition, called multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MISC), seems to develop several weeks to a month after children and adolescents are infected with COVID-19.
Province identifies 22 new cases of COVID-19

Province identifies 22 new cases of COVID-19

There have been 22 new cases of COVID-19 identified in Alberta bringing the provincial total to 714 active cases.
Alberta's private sector to pay for PPE

Alberta's private sector to pay for PPE

“I would like to pre-emptively address any fear Alberta is running out of PPE. We are not."
Alberta reports 19 new cases of COVID-19

Alberta reports 19 new cases of COVID-19

The earliest possible date for a stage two relaunch has been marked as June 18, but Hinshaw said they may be able to consider alternate, earlier dates if case numbers remain low.
Alberta COVID-19 hospitalizations see downward trend

Alberta COVID-19 hospitalizations see downward trend

There 42 new cases of the virus, bringing the provincial total of active cases to 801.
Dynamyx Gymnastics pushes forward to new gym this fall

Dynamyx Gymnastics pushes forward to new gym this fall

Fundraising efforts underway to help non-profit manage two facilities ahead of reopening
Alberta reports another COVID-19 death; cases still low

Alberta reports another COVID-19 death; cases still low

So far, 5,869 people have recovered from the virus.
Leaving hand sanitizer in hot vehicles a fire risk: Alberta doctors

Leaving hand sanitizer in hot vehicles a fire risk: Alberta doctors

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