Alberta enacts 2nd COVID-19 state of public health emergency. Here’s what it meansAt this time, administration is not recommending Edmonton declare another state of local emergency.
The province declared a state of public health emergency on Tuesday — the second time it has done so during the pandemic. Calgary has also put its state of local emergency into effect.Under its current powers, the city can further restrict or shut down only city-run operations and facilities.“We are doing our best with the powers we have,” Councillor Scott McKeen said.