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April 1 at 5:00 p.m. Since March 31, an additional 117 cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Alberta, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 871. There have been two additional deaths. Latest updates Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 527 cases in the Calgary zone 219…

The Government of Alberta is providing security for Alberta residential renters during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is part of an overall $7.7-billion package in direct supports and deferrals designed to relieve the immediate financial burden brought on by the crisis and provide stability during these unprecedented and uncertain times. The new protections mean: Effective immediately,…

Edmonton—Starting immediately, customers will be able to apply for deferred payments for mortgages, personal and business loans. ATB Financial is rolling out a customer relief program to help Albertans through these challenging times. “We are in uncharted territory as our focus shifts to stopping the spread of Covid-19 for the good of our families, friends,…

Hotels and other lodging providers can delay paying the tourism levy until Aug. 31 for amounts that become due to government on or after today. This will free up more than $5 million in additional cash flow for employers – money that can be used to retain staff, maintain operations and continue providing a valuable…

Automobile access is temporarily suspended at access points to all provincial parks as well as provincial recreation areas. The restrictions, which came into effect March 27 at 1 p.m. through two ministerial orders, are in place to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus and are the same restrictions currently in place at national…

We are Bringing in Doctors, Nurses, and Other Medical Personnel to Establish a Respiratory Care Unit for People Suffering from Coronavirus (March 30) Staff members are quickly setting up an Emergency Field Hospital in East Meadow in Central Park, New York City, to provide care for patients seriously ill with COVID-19. A large Disaster Assistance…

March 31 at 5 p.m. Sixty-four additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed, bringing the total number of cases in the province to 754. There is one additional death in the Calgary zone. Latest updates Cases have been identified in all zones across the province: 453 cases in the Calgary zone 187 cases in the…

Healthy Together We can all feel a little squirrelly when we’re cooped up inside. Luckily, nature offers quick relief when you and your family start climbing the walls. Going outside can help you and your kids reset. “Children are naturally drawn to outdoor play. Outside they can jump, run and balance. They can also be…

Government and industry are working together to ensure Albertans continue to have access to safe, affordable food as the COVID-19 response continues. In recent weeks, Albertans’ buying patterns have changed, and our food supply chain has responded. Government is in constant contact with industry partners and is monitoring the situation closely and ready to respond.…

We urge all donors to book and keep their appointments to prevent shortages Canadian Blood Services is concerned by a recent spike in appointment cancellations in several cities related to the COVID-19 pandemic. As the organization responsible for the national blood system outside Quebec, we are determined to keep our promise to help every patient, match…

By Scott Weese on March 26, 2020 The Centre for Public Health and Zoonoses Much has been reported about the 17 yr old Pomeranian in Hong Kong that tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the cause of COVID-19. It was positive on a series of PCR tests over a week, and concurrent blood testing was performed to look for antibodies…

A $1.5 billion government investment in the Keystone XL (KXL) pipeline project will accelerate construction, ensuring it is operational by 2023. The Government of Alberta has finalized an agreement with Calgary-based TC Energy Corporation to provide financial support to accelerate construction of the KXL pipeline starting April 1. This investment will include $1.5 billion in…

MyAlberta is now receiving emergency isolation support applications from working Albertans who are self-isolating or who are the sole caregivers for someone in self-isolation. The Government of Alberta recently announced $50 million in financial support for self-isolating Albertans with no other source of income. These temporary funds are part of government’s COVID-19 response to keep…