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07.10.2021 / 19:35

Strathcona County implements mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for staff

COVID-19 vaccine policy for its staff.The county announced Thursday morning that all staff must be vaccinated against the disease by Monday, Nov. 1.“Vaccines remain the best protective measure against COVID-19, reducing transmission, protecting our health-care system and lessening severe outcomes,” the county said in a news release.

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Alberta RCMP announce regimental funeral for Cst. Harvey Dhami

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Strathcona County RCMP officer dies in collision northeast of Edmonton

A Mountie died early Monday morning in a collision that occurred in Strathcona County, just east of Edmonton, according to the RCMP.

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COVID-19: Strathcona County approves mask bylaw

As concerns grow in Alberta about the COVID-19 pandemic’s fourth wave, municipalities are making their own decisions on how to protect their citizens.

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World’s Longest Hockey Game wraps up east of Edmonton after 252 hours

World’s Longest Hockey Game, played east of Edmonton, has come to an end.The game, which raises money for cancer research, began on Feb. 4 with a goal of raising $1.5 million to support life-saving cancer research at the University of Alberta to benefit patients at the Cross Cancer Institute.

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Strathcona County to reopen Millennium Place wellness centre Feb. 16

City of Edmonton to reopen some city arenas, facilities Thursday Anyone looking to take advantage of one-on-one training will need to book an appointment with Millennium Place.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]County-approved trainers will also need to book their one-on-one training sessions and Strathcona County said it will work directly with approved trainers to coordinate and confirm booking requirements.Restricted access for minor sports organizations to use select pools, arenas and indoor turf also begins on Feb.

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Coronavirus: Face coverings now mandatory when indoors in public spaces in Strathcona County

COVID-19 cases in the municipality.The county joins other cities and municipalities in the province — like Edmonton and Calgary — who already have mandatory mask rules in place.Previously, masks were already required to be worn in the municipality when on Strathcona County transit vehicles and in county-owned facilities.As of Monday afternoon, the county said there are 27 active COVID-19 cases in the community.Anyone in the county must now wear a face covering in indoor public places and public vehicles.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“The county is taking this action, in step with its regional partners, to further reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission and prevent a spike in infection rates,”

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COVID-19: Masks to become mandatory on buses, in public buildings in Strathcona County

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Over the course of the last week, Edmonton, Calgary and other Alberta municipalities brought in rules to make masks mandatory in certain public spaces.“Mandatory non-medical mask use will give transit customers and county facility users greater confidence in accessing services in the safest way possible,” Strathcona County’s news release said.

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Edmonton-area mayors ask Alberta government to lobby feds for COVID-19 recovery funds

A group of Edmonton-area leaders is asking the provincial government for help in securing federal funding due to financial instability amid the COVID-19 crisis.

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3 family members dead in apparent double murder-suicide in Strathcona County

Three family members, including a mother and teenage daughter, died in what appears to be a double murder-suicide southeast of Sherwood Park.

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Life Lessons: Grade 12 students start small business during COVID-19 pandemic

A pair of Strathcona County Grade 12 students are keeping busy in between online classes—by running their own business.

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Closures, cancellations over COVID-19 see Strathcona County announce temporary layoffs

Strathcona County announced Thursday that it is laying off workers and that the reduction in staff is being prompted by ongoing closures and event cancellations as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.

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Strathcona County suspending transit fare collection over COVID-19 concerns

As part of its ongoing response to the escalating COVID-19 crisis, Strathcona County is temporarily suspending transit fare collection beginning Saturday “to further ensure the safety of transit operators.”

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