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Alberta to give $170 million in extra funding to operators of seniors homes
The province will give $14.2 million a month in extra funding to the operators of continuing-care centres, nursing homes and assisted-living facilities to pay for more staff and for extra cleaning during the COVID-19 pandemic, says Alberta's health minister.
Canada -Edmonton ||
Calgarians only get a C+ for social distancing over long weekend, CEMA chief warns
Calgary Emergency Management Agency said it didn't issue any tickets to individuals for violating COVID-19-related rules on the long weekend but officers warned 135 people along with warning 13 businesses and fining two others.
Canada -Calgary ||
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Here are the latest COVID-19 statistics for Alberta — and what they mean
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, there are so many numbers flying around, it's hard to keep track. Here, we'll do our best to keep track for you, with new charts updated daily and the context surrounding the data.
Canada -Calgary ||
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Stylist says she's seeing a rise in DIY hair horror stories after quarantine
Barbershops and hair salons got the green light to reopen across most of the province on May 14, and some stylists discovered that during quarantine a few clients had taken matters — along with the scissors — into their own hands.
Canada -Calgary ||
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CBC Calgary News at 6, May 19, 2020
Current and comprehensive news stories from around Calgary and Southern Alberta
Calgary, Brooks to learn Friday if restaurants, hair salons, can reopen Monday
Canada -Calgary ||
RECIPES
Picnic-perfect dishes for outdoor pandemic dining
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Point of View
Dear Diary: The teenager finding inspiration from Mark Twain
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Jason Kenney says Biden would have hard time explaining Keystone XL position to Americans
Canada -Edmonton ||
Country music star Paul Brandt to head human trafficking committee in Alberta
Canada -Edmonton |
Oilpatch mergers, acquisitions expected to pick up after pandemic's dampening of demand eases
Canada -Calgary ||
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Canada -Calgary ||
Global CO2 emissions could drop by as much as 7% in 2020 due to pandemic, researchers suggest
Technology & Science ||
Playground zone tickets are up in Calgary for the first time in years but police say it's not a cash grab
Canada -Calgary ||
Violent serial rapist arrested after man repeatedly watched girl through bedroom window
Canada -Calgary |
Robots and electrostatic sprayers: Air travel industry looks to technology to bring back wary passengers
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