COVID-19 EDMONTON

• 200 City of Edmonton employees off with COVID-19, including outbreak at Edmonton Fire Rescue Services

  The City of Edmonton said it is concerned about the potential impact the fifth wave of COVID-19 will have on its workforce, given the increased transmissibility of Omicron.

  Health

  Jan 5, 2022
  
• Heat wave boosts some Edmonton businesses: ‘The phones didn’t stop ringing’

  From people to pets, it was not easy staying cool this week — but the scorching temperatures kept some Edmonton businesses busy.

  Economy

  Jul 2, 2021
  
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• Edmonton Expo Centre will open as COVID-19 vaccination site April 12

  Once operational, the Expo Centre will be able to have 154 vaccination stations, with the capacity to complete more than 7,100 immunizations per day.

  Health

  Apr 7, 2021
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• Temporary shelter at Edmonton Convention Centre to remain open through April

  City councillors voted unanimously Thursday to keep the temporary pandemic shelter at the Edmonton Convention Centre open until the end of April. 

  Health

  Mar 4, 2021
• Edmonton to reopen rec centres as EXPO centre being considered as COVID-19 vaccination site

  The City of Edmonton will gradually reopen recreation centres over the next two weeks after some COVID-19 health measures were eased by the province earlier this week.

  Politics

  Mar 3, 2021
• Alberta Health Services apologizes for ‘frustration, worry’ due to COVID-19 vaccine rollout errors

  CEO and president of Alberta Health Services Dr. Verna Yiu said AHS underestimated the number of seniors 75 years and over who would book at launch time.

  Health

  Feb 27, 2021
• COVID-19 cases drop in Alberta as variant concern rises

  The daily case numbers paint a clear picture: Alberta has made big progress in the fight against COVID-19. But what will happen with the spread of new COVID-19 variants?

  Health

  Feb 15, 2021
• 2021 Canadian Birkie Ski Festival cancelled due to COVID-19

  COVID-19 has forced the cancellation of a popular winter event just outside Edmonton.

  Sports

  Jan 27, 2021
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• Alberta curlers hoping for COVID-19 training exemption ahead of national championships

  Curlers from Alberta are concerned over the lack of time to prepare for the upcoming Scotties Tournament of Hearts and Tim Hortons Brier.

  Sports

  Jan 26, 2021
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• Alberta sets sombre new record Sunday with 22 COVID-19 deaths announced

  Sunday marked a grim milestone in Alberta with a new daily high of 22 COVID-related deaths reported.

  Health

  Dec 13, 2020