Alberta churches file legal challenge of COVID-19 restrictions December 8, 2020 Hinshaw says rural COVID-19 cases rising in Alberta, but Kenney insists cities focus of any new rules Today’s coronavirus news: Canada’s first Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in Toronto, Quebec City; Ontario is reporting 1,940 new cases; Alberta records new … Posted on December 09, 2020, 1:35 am . David Climenhaga. Share on LinkedIn. That is part of the problem. Share on Twitter. It is so blatantly clear that the UCP’s half baked measures on dealing with Covid-19 in Alberta are failing. Filter announcements . Alberta announces COVID-19 support for small businesses "We have reports saying that 40 per cent of these small businesses may not be able to turn the lights back on if we don't provide them with supports." He said Alberta’s COVID-19 transmission rate — or R-value — must be below one to avoid harsher restrictions next month. Share on LinkedIn. Work from Home; Effective December 13, 2020 "working from home" is mandatory unless the employer requires a physical presence for operational effectiveness. Alberta announces plan to roll out COVID-19 vaccines as 1,685 new cases logged Back to video During that period of time, only the highest-risk populations will eligible for vaccinations, including staff and residents at long-term care sites, health-care workers most likely to transmit the virus and people living on First Nations reserves. Update 155: COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta (Dec. 9, 5:15 p.m.) Additional mandatory provincewide restrictions are in effect to help bend the curve and protect the health-care system. Outbreak of COVID-19 in St. Joseph’s College Residence. Promotions. Today, the FDA issued the first emergency use authorization (EUA) for a vaccine for the prevention of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus … Print. • When we resume invoicing for 2020 premiums in 2021, An estimated 500-800 vehicles took part in the protest and truck convoy, organized by Steve Bari, who told LNN the idea started with an email to a friend in the transportation industry. 20 September 2020; Today, Alberta Health Services (AHS) notified us that five members of our campus community have tested positive for COVID-19. Premier Jason Kenney, Health Minister Tyler Shandro, Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw and Dr. Verna Yiu, CEO of Alberta Health Services, will be at today’s COVID-19 briefing to provide an update on the pandemic and the province’s response. Kenney announces lockdown-style COVID-19 restrictions for Alberta Sammy Hudes . Alberta now has 20,163 active cases, 682 patients in … ; The Government of Alberta announced premium relief measures for private sector employers. Enabling Accessibility Fund launches a Call for expressions of interest for youth. In March 2020 the Alberta government announced new measures to provide immediate financial support to private sector employers during the COVID-19 outbreak: • All private sector employers will have their 2020 WCB premiums deferred to 2021. The Alberta government will begin its COVID-19 distribution next week, on Dec. 16, with healthcare workers. Share on Facebook. Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to speak at a media conference slated for 2 p.m., 90 minutes earlier than her usual 3:30 p.m. start time. Translated Content; Symptoms; How it Spreads; If you are Sick; Treatments ; Mental Well-Being During COVID-19; Current Situation; Prevention & Risks. Please see our cost relief Q&A for more information. A … LETHBRIDGE, Alta. I don’t know what else the UCP will do, when cases of Covid-19 in Alberta continue to skyrocket. On the heels of the province setting daily case records each of the past four days, Alberta’s chief medical officer of health is set to deliver her latest update on the COVID-19 situation this afternoon. Canada Soccer condemns 'hateful' racist comments made toward Alphonso Davies, Jordyn Huitema. – Truckers in Alberta took part in a protest against Covid-19 shutdowns, according to a report from Lethbridge News Now. December 7, 2020. Print. Dec 9, 2020 2:15 PM By: Jennifer Henderson, Local Journalism Initiative reporter. Use filters to search for the most recent announcements. Dec 8, 2020 6:03 PM By: Jennifer Henderson, Local Journalism Initiative reporter. COVID-19. Dec 8, 2020 5:13 PM . Cost relief will be implemented automatically; employers do not need to apply. COVID-19 Announcements. About COVID-19. Kenney said vaccines were a 'light at the end of the tunnel,' but stressed public-health guidelines would still … Fatal shooting involving Grande Prairie RCMP. Share on Facebook; Share on Twitter; Copy Link; EDMONTON – The provincial government is expanding its relaunch grant to help small and medium-sized job creators impacted by new COVID-19 restrictions announced Tuesday. Alberta will deliver the first COVID-19 vaccines to critical health-care workers next week. Better late than never, the Kenney Government sharply changed … An announcement is expected today on new measures intended to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta. At a press conference on Wednesday, Minister of Health Tyler Shandro said the initial 3,900 will be distributed to ICU doctors and nurses, respiratory therapists and long-term care workers in Alberta. fur farm First Nations communities hit hard by second wave, highest in the Prairies December 9, 2020. 8 mins. EDMONTON -- Dr. Deena Hinshaw reported 1,566 new cases of COVID-19 from 16,793 tests and 13 more deaths on Thursday. Alberta announces new COVID-19 restrictions Dec 9, 2020 admin Business , COVID-19 , Local News , Morinville , Province 0 Mandatory masks across the province, the banning of all social gatherings, and closures of restaurants and pubs are among a long list of provincial restrictions announced Tuesday, Dec. 8. What We Heard: Modernizing Federal Labour Standards. One of the other big mistakes that the UCP did was reject a motion by an NDP MLA that Dr. Deena Hinshaw be independent. Alberta recorded 22 deaths attributed to COVID-19 on Sunday, setting a new daily record on a day substantial new restrictions came into effect across the province. Will Jason Kenney risk cracks in his UCP coalition by enforcing new COVID-19 measures? Today’s coronavirus news: Alberta orders businesses to close, imposes mask order; Ontario reports 1,676 cases, 10 deaths; COVID-19 deaths … Alberta announces plan to roll out COVID-19 vaccines as 1,685 new cases logged. NDP Leader Rachel Notley says the numbers suggest the United Conservative government waited too long to act then introduced ineffective half measures to combat the […] Alberta’s recent swell in COVID-19 infections showed no sign of slowing Friday, as the province announced 907 new cases of the novel coronavirus. Premier Jason Kenney announced new measures Tuesday to curb the spread of COVID-19 in the province, as regulations from Nov. 27 have failed to lower Alberta’s surge in positive cases. Alberta officer injured after police say stolen vehicle veered into its path Dec 12, 2020 4:56 PM Alberta is reporting 1,590 new COVID-19 cases and 13 additional deaths Alberta announces COVID-19 support for small businesses "We have reports saying that 40 per cent of these small businesses may not be able to turn the lights back on if we don't provide them with supports." Hand Washing; Physical Distancing; Masks; Pets; Travel; Food Safety; Cleaning and Disinfecting; COVID-19 and Sex; Vaping, Smoking and COVID-19; Wildfires; COVID-19 Vaccine. Mandatory Province-Wide Restrictions that Directly Impact the Workplace. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announces tougher COVID-19 measures at yesterday’s news conference (Photo: Chris Schwarz, Government of Alberta). EDMONTON — Alberta Health projections released by the Opposition NDP predict COVID-19 hospitalization rates could soar to 775 by mid-December and the number of intensive care patients could reach 161. Alberta announces additional support for businesses impacted by new COVID-19 restrictions.