Highlights

"It's like my lungs have sacks of rice around them, so when I take a deep breath I feel pressure."

The province reported 79 more people were diagnosed with COVID-19 over the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of Albertans infected to 621.

Santa Claus decided to add in a special trip to St. Albert on Saturday morning, bringing special messages to drivers on the Trail.

Local photographer raising money for charity through physical distancing photo project

In a news release Saturday, the government stated the reduced funding applies to services that aren't "utilized in an at-home learning environment," but funding for teachers and most other parts of the K-12 system is being maintained.

Black Diamond Distillery working around the clock to fill corporate orders for essential oil hand sanitizer province-wide

"Right now is an absolutely critical time .... We're definitely not out of the woods, we've got to keep going," said Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer

While many people might be looking for animal companions while they're self-isolating, the Edmonton Humane Society has held off many of its programs.

While residents may not notice a backup on their immediate property, it could cause expensive backups somewhere down the line, said Mayor Cathy Heron.

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