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02.04.2021 / 04:03

Some Alberta restaurant owners fear another government lockdown

A rise in COVID-19 variant cases and the possibility of another lockdown in the future has some Alberta restaurant owners fearful of what’s to come. As Chris Chacon reports, owners say they are hoping for the best, but preparing for the worst.

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Some Alberta doctors will start administering COVID-19 immunizations in April

Over 1,000 doctors throughout Alberta will begin administering COIVD-19 vaccines in their clinics starting in April. Bindu Suri has details.

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Some Alberta doctors to begin administering COVID-19 vaccine in April

COIVD-19 vaccine in their clinics in April.Alberta Health made the announcement in a news release on Tuesday.“Community physicians who are joining the effort to administer COVID-19 vaccines to everyone who wants one will offer Albertans additional ways to receive the vaccine and protect themselves against this very real threat to their health,” Health Minister Tyler Shandro said in the release. AstraZeneca vaccine can now be used on seniors in Canada, NACI says Initially, a limited number of clinics will be able to offer the vaccine.

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Alberta doctors critical of COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Some Alberta doctors are levying criticism at the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in the province. Julia Wong reports.

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Officer at Fort Saskatchewan Correctional Centre dies after contracting COVID-19

Some Alberta convicts move to house arrest to mitigate COVID-19 risk: official “This is a very sad day for the union,” said Susan Slade, vice-president of AUPE. “We are thinking about this member, his family, friends and colleagues who are obviously devastated.”The union doesn’t know if he contracted the virus while at work.However, the facility has been experiencing a COVID-19 outbreak and is currently on Alberta Health’s outbreak list. Coronavirus: Where Alberta’s COVID-19 outbreaks are The union described the outbreak as “significant.”“We have been saying since the pandemic began that our members who work in the front lines are heroes,” Slade said.

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COVID-19: Alberta restaurant owners say more financial help is needed to help them survive

Some Alberta restaurant owners are speaking out about a new provincial grant to help them survive another round of COVID-19 restrictions. As Tomasia DaSilva reports, some are questioning the eligibility and amount.

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Alberta doctors call for ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown to fight COVID-19

Some Alberta doctors are warning Premier Jason Kenney the health system will see “catastrophic consequences,” unless more action is taken to fight COVID-19. The group says a circuit breaker lockdown is desperately needed.

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Inmate populations decline across Canada amid coronavirus pandemic

report by Statistics Canada.It was all part of the response to help contain the spread of the novel coronavirus in jails.“The COVID-19 pandemic has led to many health and safety challenges for Canadians, particularly for populations in correctional institutions,” the report reads.“Correctional institutions face unique challenges when it comes to preventing COVID-19 infection and transmission among custodial populations, given the close-proximity living conditions and the lack of physical distancing options.” Some Alberta convicts move to house arrest to mitigate COVID-19 risk: official The president of the Canadian Prison Law Association said fewer people in jails is good.“When COVID-19 eventually passes, I certainly hope that governments

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Alberta teachers concerned about returning to school in the fall

Some Alberta teachers say they fear heading back to crowded classrooms in the fall. As Kendra Slugoski explains, the NDP is calling for the province to cap classes at 15 students.

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Long-term care home crisis reveals different options for seniors

There are mounting concerns over the kinds of places our seniors call home. Some Alberta private operators want the province to consider making them part of the public system.

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Alberta students call for reduced tuition as universities release fall semester details

Some Alberta students are demanding a reduction in tuition costs after universities unveiled tentative plans for the 2020 fall semester.

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Concerns for reopening Alberta child care centres

Some Alberta day care operators are feeling unprepared to reopen next week. They say they’ve had little guidance from the government and that’s make it hard to plan. Sarah Komadina has more.

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Some Alberta convicts move to house arrest to mitigate COVID-19 risk: official

Some offenders serving the custody portion of their intermittent sentences on weekends are being moved to house arrest over concerns about the potential spread of COVID-19 in the province’s correctional facilities, according to a spokesperson for Alberta Justice.

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