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'That wasn't my intention': Mayor says proposed FCSS cut was aimed at total budget

'That wasn't my intention': Mayor says proposed FCSS cut was aimed at total budget

Heron said her intention with the motion was to cut $300,000 from the entire FCSS budget, not aim it at one of three funding streams under the program's umbrella.
Developer pitches latest Riverbank Landing design to residents

Developer pitches latest Riverbank Landing design to residents

Boudreau Communities plans to resubmit application this month
City evaluating what new COVID-19 restrictions mean

City evaluating what new COVID-19 restrictions mean

"We're just evaluating and planning tonight, obviously acting on the things that we need to immediately," said Kevin Scoble, CAO
Alberta researcher gets award for COVID-19 mask innovation

Alberta researcher gets award for COVID-19 mask innovation

The idea is to replace surgical masks often worn by health-care workers who must dispose of them in a few hours, she said, adding the technology could potentially be used for N-95 respirators.
Front-line health care workers close to the breaking point: Union reps

Front-line health care workers close to the breaking point: Union reps

"We have moved from hope and determination to fear and exhaustion"
Cabinet member backtracks after saying Kenney is waiting to act on COVID

Cabinet member backtracks after saying Kenney is waiting to act on COVID

COVID-19 cases have been rising at an alarming rate for weeks in Alberta, but it still has no mandatory mask directive and bars and restaurants remain open for in-person service.
Mask mandates not a violation of rights

Mask mandates not a violation of rights

There is a duty to accommodate, but not to the point of undue hardship
Review finds almost 20 per cent of COVID-19 patients only show gastrointestinal symptoms

Review finds almost 20 per cent of COVID-19 patients only show gastrointestinal symptoms

Radiologists encouraged to remain watchful for signs of the virus.
Alberta government risks public buy-in on COVID-19 by withholding info: Opposition

Alberta government risks public buy-in on COVID-19 by withholding info: Opposition

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney’s government needs to start showing its hand if it wants to ensure public buy-in on targeted COVID-19 health restrictions.
COVID-19 situation in Alberta “grim”: Hinshaw

COVID-19 situation in Alberta “grim”: Hinshaw

In the past week the province has confirmed more new cases than any other week to date, Hinshaw said.
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