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Parks Canada waiving rent for eligible national park businesses, Town of Banff

Parks Canada waiving rent for eligible national park businesses, Town of Banff

“Any measure that assists in providing more liquidity to local businesses will be helpful to supporting the destination’s economic recovery,” said Darren Reeder, executive director of the Banff Lake Louise Hospitality Association
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Increase of COVID-19 cases in Edmonton linked to 2 family gatherings

Increase of COVID-19 cases in Edmonton linked to 2 family gatherings

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COVID-19 hospitalizations hold steady

COVID-19 hospitalizations hold steady

The province reported Sunday (May 31) that 18 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been identified, while 52 people remain in hospital
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Hinshaw announces COVID-19 testing available to all Albertans

Hinshaw announces COVID-19 testing available to all Albertans

“In preparation for stage two of our relaunch, now is an opportune time to expand testing to get a full understating of the presence of COVID-19 in our population.”
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Updated: Alberta partners with fast-food chains to offer free masks at drive-thrus

Updated: Alberta partners with fast-food chains to offer free masks at drive-thrus

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Town of Banff waives fees for sidewalk seating

Town of Banff waives fees for sidewalk seating

“I support waiving the fees. It didn’t occur to me that we would be looking at revenue generation from this this summer based on the circumstances,” said Mayor Karen Sorensen.
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Alberta reports possible case of syndrome linked to COVID-19

Alberta reports possible case of syndrome linked to COVID-19

Multisystem inflammatory syndrome (MISC), seems to develop several weeks to a month after children and adolescents are infected with the coronavirus.
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National parks gradually reopening, focusing on education and safety

National parks gradually reopening, focusing on education and safety

Parks Canada will reopen Banff National Park on June 1 and while Albertans will be able to access some trails, day-use areas and green spaces, visitor services and facilities will remain closed
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Food and Friends goes semi-weekly, province grants $200k to Bow Valley

Food and Friends goes semi-weekly, province grants $200k to Bow Valley

"I know some people look at this town and think everyone is [affluent], but there are serious pockets of need.” 
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Province identifies 22 new cases of COVID-19

Province identifies 22 new cases of COVID-19

There have been 22 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 identified in Alberta – bringing the provincial total to 714 active cases
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