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UPDATED: St. Albert council calls Monday meeting on mandatory masks

UPDATED: St. Albert council calls Monday meeting on mandatory masks

News comes after City of Edmonton decided to mandate face coverings in city facilities
Combating the ‘info-demic’ with art and media smart Caulfield brothers

Combating the ‘info-demic’ with art and media smart Caulfield brothers

Timothy Caulfield is a health law professor famous for taking on pseudo-science and health quacks in the public eye. His brother Sean Caulfield is a prolific print artist whose works are reminiscent of old anatomical illustrations except that they aren't real. Together, they have teamed up on a project to fight misinformation in the age of COVID.
Edmonton makes masks mandatory on public transit, at city facilities

Edmonton makes masks mandatory on public transit, at city facilities

City council will meet again next Wednesday to consider a bylaw to require face coverings in all indoor spaces
Alberta's chief health officer says increase in COVID-19 cases a wake-up call

Alberta's chief health officer says increase in COVID-19 cases a wake-up call

"Two weeks ago, we had seven Albertans in the ICU, now we have triple that number," said Dr. Deena Hinshaw
A salute to St. Albert hospice workers

A salute to St. Albert hospice workers

Staff worked tirelessly to overcome COVID-19 challenges while caring for people in palliative care
Updated: Calgary could 'step into the fray' on Alberta school reopening plan, mayor says

Updated: Calgary could 'step into the fray' on Alberta school reopening plan, mayor says

Calgary city council voted Tuesday to pass a temporary bylaw requiring face coverings in indoor public premises and public vehicles, effective Aug. 1.  
Alberta records more than 100 daily COVID cases for second day in a row

Alberta records more than 100 daily COVID cases for second day in a row

Biggest problem is social gatherings at which people are not physically distancing
Should masks be mandatory in St. Albert?

Should masks be mandatory in St. Albert?

Mayor says city not looking to mandate face masks, residents weigh in
Alberta reports 120 new cases of COVID-19, chief doctor concerned

Alberta reports 120 new cases of COVID-19, chief doctor concerned

Anti-racism rallies led to few COVID infections in Alberta, total cases growing

Anti-racism rallies led to few COVID infections in Alberta, total cases growing

Dr. Hinshaw's concerned about the rise in new cases in recent weeks
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