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Caution abounds as Alberta eases huge raft of COVID-19 restrictions

Caution abounds as Alberta eases huge raft of COVID-19 restrictions

The province reported 30 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday but no new deaths
Town of Banff keeping state of local emergency in its 'back pocket'

Town of Banff keeping state of local emergency in its 'back pocket'

Banff to keep state of local emergency for now in case it needs extra powers if visitation becomes too high
Fitness businesses and rec centres scramble to reopen earlier than expected

Fitness businesses and rec centres scramble to reopen earlier than expected

“I don’t feel prepared, but I’m going to do as much as I can to be prepared. I really have to start out on the right foot. I can’t just open and wing it and see how it goes. I need to have a 100 per cent clear plan in place that everyone is aware of and can follow.”
Alberta reports 40 new COVID cases as more services prepare to open

Alberta reports 40 new COVID cases as more services prepare to open

COVID-19 cases will go up as Alberta reopens many activities: health experts

COVID-19 cases will go up as Alberta reopens many activities: health experts

UPDATE: Alberta reports 47 new cases of COVID-19; outbreak at Edmonton hospital

UPDATE: Alberta reports 47 new cases of COVID-19; outbreak at Edmonton hospital

Alberta aiming to have students back to 'normal learning' in September
Banff Farmers Market adapts to COVID-19

Banff Farmers Market adapts to COVID-19

“I think the town needed it. It’s a way to boost morale for everyone and the vendors needed it as a way to generate some income.”
Bighorn playgrounds awaiting signage to open

Bighorn playgrounds awaiting signage to open

Playgrounds in the MD of Bighorn could open as early as the end of the week, as Bighorn officials await proper social distancing signage for the playgrounds in the municipal district
UPDATED: Alberta to reopen theatres, casinos, churches on Friday

UPDATED: Alberta to reopen theatres, casinos, churches on Friday

Town of Banff encourages Black Lives Matter participants to get tested for COVID-19

Town of Banff encourages Black Lives Matter participants to get tested for COVID-19

“The more people in general in our province and in the country who get tested, whether asymptomatic or symptomatic, I think is a good thing because it provides our health authorities with the data they need.”
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