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• It’s good to get outside, but continue social distancing tactics: Alberta Health Services

  21-03-2020 23:32 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta’s Dr. Marcia Johnson said you can go outside amid self-isolation but that you should maintain social distancing tactics, and speaks on what future powers might been given to authorities.
  
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• Loblaw, Metro announce pay boost for staff during COVID-19 pandemic

  21-03-2020 23:23
  
  Two of Canada’s largest food retailers have announced a pay increase for staff working through the COVID-19 pandemic. Loblaw Companies Ltd, which includes Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacies and Real Canadian Superstores, announced the raise Saturday for its workers’ “outstanding efforts to keep stores open.” “We have made the decision to temporarily increase compensation for our store and distribution centre colleagues by approximately 15 per cent retroactive to March 8,
  
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• COVID-19 cases in Alberta now at 226; 16 suspected to be community transmission

  21-03-2020 22:57 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Saturday, Alberta health officials announced that the number of COVID-19 cases in Alberta has risen by 31 since the day before, bringing the total to 226.
  
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• Alberta sees 31 new cases of COVID-19 bringing total to 226

  21-03-2020 22:56 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Marcia Johnson, deputy chief medical officer of health, updates the COVID-19 situation in Alberta on Saturday, including 31 new cases.
  
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• Harvey's and Swiss Chalet offer discounts to front-line workers in the pandemic

  21-03-2020 22:15
  
  A pair of restaurants are giving out deals on food for the many medical professionals who are all doing their best to contain the spread of COVID-19. From March 20 until March 27, health care workers and first responders can get 50 per cent off their meal when they order takeout or drive thru at Harvey's and Swiss Chalet. Officials say it's a way of saying "thank you" for all they've done so far and for all the work that's to come. All that's needed to take advantage of the offer is to show thei
  
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• Alberta launches ‘prevent the spread’ COVID-19 video featuring Gretzky, Kenney, Nenshi and Iveson

  21-03-2020 19:54 via globalnews.ca
  
  The province has enlisted the help of some famous faces in Alberta for a video aimed to spread a public health message: prevent the spread of COVID-19.
  
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• The Government of Alberta has released a video of prominent Albertans asking you to “reduce the spread” of COVID-19.

  21-03-2020 19:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  The government of Alberta has released a video of prominent Albertans asking you to “reduce the spread” of COVID-19.
  
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• Shepherd without a flock forced to improvise for online service in Calgary

  21-03-2020 19:32
  
  A minister at a United church in Calgary has come up with a way to deliver God's message to his congregation because of rules against gatherings amidst the coronavirus pandemic. John Pentland, lead minister at Hillhurst United Church in Kensington, filmed a sermon Friday in an entirely empty sanctuary but, to make the situation a little more real for him, he had photographs of his smiling church members taped to the pews. The move was to fill a gap that was left when he recorded his first online
  
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• A COVID-19 patient recorded a video from ICU asking others to learn from her

  21-03-2020 19:26
  
  Warning: Some people may find the contents of this story disturbing. A British woman, who says she contracted COVID-19, issued a stark warning from her hospital bed, telling others to “take a look at me” and learn from her case. Tara Langston recorded the message on March 16 while in Hillingdon Hospital in Uxbridge, U.K.Newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inboxShe can be heard with a severe cough in the video as she described the various pieces of medical equipmen
  
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• Province to provide COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m.

  21-03-2020 19:17
  
  Alberta’s deputy chief medical officer of health and officials are set to provide an update on COVID-19 at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Marcia Johnson will step in to provide the update. Dr. Deena Hinshaw, who has become a familiar face to many Albertans during the pandemic, will be away to spend time with her family. On Friday 49 new COVID-19 cases were announced, bringing the total of cases in the province to 195. The Calgary zone has the most cases with 126. The Edmonton zone has 43, the North zone ha
  
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• 31 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta brings total to 226

  21-03-2020 19:17
  
  The province of Alberta has announced 31 new cases of COVID-19, bringing the total number of cases to 226.  Officials believe up to 16 of the cases are due to community spread.  Eleven people are currently in hospital because of the virus, and six of those are in the intensive care unit.  This is a develiping story; the original story can be read below. Alberta’s deputy chief medical officer of health and officials are set to provide an update on COVID-19 at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Ma
  
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• A friend married this New York couple from a window

  21-03-2020 19:09
  
  A New York couple decided to go ahead with their impromptu wedding despite the fact that the city is on lockdown because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The marriage of Amanda Wheeler and Reilly Jennings took place on Friday in the streets of Manhattan while their friend, Matt Wilson, officiated the ceremony from his apartment window. In an Instagram post, Jennings explained that they had originally planned on getting married in October but decided to move up the date. “By the powers vested in m
  
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• Second Ottawa Senators player tests positive for COVID-19

  21-03-2020 18:41
  
  Another Ottawa Senators player has tested positive for COVID-19, the team said Saturday. The player was on the team’s recent road trip that included games in San Jose, Anaheim and Los Angeles. He is the second Senator to test positive for the novel coronavirus. The team announced the first player’s positive test late Tuesday night. The team has not disclosed either player’s name. Fifty-two people travelled with the team on the road trip, including players, staff, media, guests
  
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• ATB Financial announces temporary closures of locations

  21-03-2020 18:13
  
  An Alberta banking institution is doing its part to help in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 by introducing temporary closures at a number of its locations beginning March 21. ATB Financial first announced details of the closures Thursday and added the hours of operation would be reduced through the rest of its network. "This is a time to support and take care of one another. If we all do our part and heed the advice of health experts, we can help flatten the curve and stop the transmiss
  
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• Officials limit access to Calgary city hall because of COVID-19

  21-03-2020 17:34
  
  In order to protect members of the public and city staff from potential coronavirus infection, the City of Calgary has enacted new measures regarding municipal buildings. Beginning Monday, access to the municipal complex will be restricted for citizens needing business services. Officials say the changes are being made to "ensure a safe and secure workplace and to encourage physical distancing." "At a time when we are asking Calgarians to keep their distance from one another, it stands to reason
  
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• Trudeau not declaring national state of emergency for COVID-19 yet

  21-03-2020 17:18
  
  Despite several states of emergency being declared by provincial governments across the country, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he won’t be invoking a national one just yet. Trudeau said the federal government is looking at a broad array of measures to respond to the growing health emergency and they haven’t “removed from the table” any options.Newsletter sign-up: Get The COVID-19 Brief sent to your inbox“At this time, we do not see the federal emergencies act a
  
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• Goodwill locations in Alberta close in response to COVID-19

  21-03-2020 16:50
  
  All Goodwill locations in Alberta will be closing as part of efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. All store and donation centres will be closed indefinitely while the world battles a global pandemic.As of March 21st, Goodwill is temporarily closing store and donation centres throughout the province.This is a temporary measure to ensure we continue to look out for our staff, people who frequent Goodwill and people with disabilities.#yeg #yyc pic.twitter.com/H8j1Q8K0qk— Goodwill Albert
  
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• Gas prices dip below 70 cents per litre in Alberta

  21-03-2020 16:39
  
  Oil prices are continuing to plummet and it's resulting in lower costs for fuel at gas stations in Alberta. Prices at some stations in the Calgary area are reported to be 69.9 cents per litre for regular gas. But that's not the cheapest drivers can fill up in Alberta. According to GasBuddy.com Saturday morning, a Shell station in Wabamun, Alta. has prices at 50.9 cents per litre while another, a Petro-Canada station in Redwater, Alta., has it listed at 61.9 cents. Stations in the Edmonton area a
  
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• N.W.T. closes borders to all travel with 'limited exceptions'

  21-03-2020 16:15
  
  The Northwest Territories has suspended all travel into the territory to combat the spread of COVID-19. All people returning to the territory are being ordered to self-isolate in Yellowknife, Fort Smith, Hay River or Inuvik. The territories chief public health officer Dr. Kami Kandola said in a release the measure will be required to ensure protection of residents of the smallest communities as people return. The order will also require those who have returned to the N.W.T.within the preceding 1
  
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• Even when self-isolating after travel, Alberta's top doctor says you should enjoy the outdoors

  21-03-2020 16:06
  
  As long as they take proper precautions while around others, Albertans can go outside for some fresh air, even while self-isolating, says the province's chief medical officer of health. Dr. Deena Hinshaw emphasized the point during her daily update Friday, saying as long as people remain at least two metres away from others, they can leave their homes. Furthermore, she said going for a walk "should be encouraged."Many of you have been asking: Is it safe to be outside when self-isolating?Yes. The
  
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• A woman who tested positive for COVID-19 was arrested in Quebec City after she left isolation

  21-03-2020 13:46
  
  Quebec City police responded to a call Friday afternoon to halt a woman who had tested positive for COVID-19 and left her home where she was in isolation. She was arrested around 2 p.m. According to SPVQ officer Martin Roy, the woman was stopped outside of the Limoilou neighbourhood of Quebec City after she left her home where she was in isolation. “The person didn’t cause us any trouble and she followed us to the hospital,” said Roy. According to the officer, the region’
  
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• COVID-19 explainer: Online dating can bring comfort during pandemic

  21-03-2020 13:37
  
  Rachella Valdez is a self-described "big extravert." She quickly becomes bored with no social interaction. Her job in sponsorship marketing has been brought to a standstill by the COVID-19 pandemic. And she lives alone. Because any sort of gathering is frowned upon in these unprecedented times of social distancing, Valdez rarely leaves her Toronto apartment except to walk her dog. Experts say people who live alone will be among the hardest hit by the emotional effects of the coronavirus. Stress
  
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• Italy virus cases soar again; NY eyes temporary hospitals

  21-03-2020 12:46
  
  Italy's tally of coronavirus cases and deaths continues to soar, with officials on Saturday announcing new day-to-day highs: 793 dead and 6,557 cases. The country, at the heart of western Europe's rampaging outbreak, now counts 53,578 known cases. Across the Atlantic, New York state officials considered establishing temporary hospitals on college campuses and in New York City's main convention centre in preparation for a possible onslaught of coronavirus patients, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday
  
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• COVID-19 cases keep rising despite lockdowns, straining hospitals around the world

  21-03-2020 12:46
  
  Streets, squares and highways were deserted in large parts of the world Saturday as curfews and lockdowns multiplied in the face of a rapidly advancing virus that is severely straining many health systems. Three American states with a combined population of 70 million are moving to restrict residents to their homes to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus. California started Friday and New York and Illinois were to follow this weekend. Connecticut and Oregon were preparing to do the same. Al
  
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• Singer, actor, 'The Gambler': Kenny Rogers dies at 81

  21-03-2020 12:00
  
  Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as "Lucille," "Lady" and "Islands in the Stream" and embraced his persona as "The Gambler" on record and on TV, died Friday night. He was 81. He died at home in Sandy Springs, Georgia, representative Keith Hagan told The Associated Press. He was under hospice care and died of natural causes, Hagan said. The Houston-born performer with the husky voice and silver beard sold tens o
  
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• Lethbridge East MLA says province doing everything it can - Lethbridge Herald

  21-03-2020 09:54 via lethbridgeherald.com
  Lethbridge East MLA says province doing everything it can  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Province must do more, says Lethbridge-West MLA - Lethbridge Herald

  21-03-2020 09:22 via lethbridgeherald.com
  Province must do more, says Lethbridge-West MLA  Lethbridge Herald
  
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• Shooting near Olds sends 1 to hospital, RCMP seek gold Infinity SUV

  21-03-2020 04:53
  
  RCMP in Olds are looking for an older model, gold Infinity SUV with lights on its roof that investigators believe is connected to a shooting that sent a 47-year-old man to hospital. Police said the shooting — which happened about 2 p.m. Friday near Township Road 320 and Range Road 290 — was targeted and they are considering it an isolated incident. Two men and a woman are believed to have been in the SUV at the time. The victim was flown to hospital by STARS Air Ambulance where he re
  
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• Shooting near Olds sends 1 to hospital, RCMP seek gold Infiniti SUV

  21-03-2020 04:53
  
  RCMP in Olds are looking for an older model, gold Infiniti SUV with lights on its roof that investigators believe is connected to a shooting that sent a 47-year-old man to hospital. Police said the shooting — which happened about 2 p.m. Friday near Township Road 320 and Range Road 290 — was targeted and they are considering it an isolated incident. Two men and a woman are believed to have been in the SUV at the time. The victim was flown to hospital by STARS Air Ambulance where he re
  
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• From books to beer, COVID-19 sparks delivery boom in Alberta

  21-03-2020 04:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  “We basically became a drop shipping company in about an hour,” Sea Change Brewing Co. co-owner Jay Sparrow said.
  
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• Diploma and provincial exams cancelled in Alberta because of COVID-19

  21-03-2020 03:51
  
  Some parents in Alberta have received a letter from Education Minister Adriana LaGrange laying out what they can expect their children’s education to look like over the coming weeks. In the letter, LaGrange says she expects learning to continue during the COVID-19 outbreak. Each school division will be responsible for deciding how to deliver at-home student learning, which could include online learning and phone check-ins. Students will receive a final grade and report card at the end of t
  
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• Woman convicted in connection with Calgary quadruple killing appeals

  21-03-2020 02:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  A woman found guilty on two charges in a Calgary quadruple killing is appealing her convictions and sentences.
  
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• Global News at 5 Lethbridge: March 20

  21-03-2020 02:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  The Friday, March 20, 2020 edition of Global News at 5 on Global Lethbridge hosted by Liam Nixon.
  
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• Muslim faithful still able to pray at northeast Calgary mosque for now

  21-03-2020 02:16
  
  A mosque in northeast Calgary has opted to keep its doors open despite many having closed theirs temporarily amidst the coronavirus pandemic. Imam Syed Soharwardy says they’ve taken every measure to ensure their worshippers are safe when they come to pray. “We do not want community spread at our mosque. We don’t want community spread because of any other location and that’s why we have to be very sensitive and we have to be very conscious,” said Soharwardy, who lead
  
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• ‘Staring down a recession’: Experts say gas price drop expected to leave dent in Alberta economy

  21-03-2020 02:04 via globalnews.ca
  
  According to numbers from the Canadian Automobile Association, Alberta gas is down from 93.5 cents per litre last month and 110.3 last year, averaging at 77.1 on Friday.
  
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• Alberta pharmacists perform new service, practise social distancing amid COVID-19

  21-03-2020 01:47
  
  Alberta pharmacists are able to perform additional duties to assist in the containing the novel coronavirus outbreak. Pharmacists don't perform the actual test, but can screen up to five people a day for COVID-19 and refer them directly to a testing facility if deemed necessary. As well, some pharmacies are ensuring social distancing at their locations. “People can get hold of us either by phoning us on their cell phones, or email or text, so it's great that we can communicate with people
  
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• Alberta laying groundwork for enforcement during coronavirus health emergency

  21-03-2020 01:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Justice says discussions are happening about enforcing public health orders directed at public institutions and banning public gatherings of more than 50 people.
  
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• Tributes to Alberta’s top doc gaining popularity

  21-03-2020 01:40
  
  Albertans are paying tribute to the province’s top doctor for her calming effect during the coronavirus outbreak. Dr. Deena Hinshaw’s demeanour delivering daily information on COVID-19 has garnered many fans and some are paying tribute. “In any kind of crisis or trauma we need someone to look to, to hold us together and I think she really has become the face of that in Alberta,” said visual artist Mandy Stobo.She created a brightly-coloured digital portrait of the chief m
  
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• Double-edged sword: pros and cons of low gas prices

  21-03-2020 01:17 via globalnews.ca
  
  At this time last year, gas cost 110.3 cents per litre. Now, it’s just down to 77.1. Although this is appealing to consumer’s bank accounts, Eloise Therien explains how the current coronavirus pandemic is creating issues for the oil and gas sector.
  
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• Calgary family celebrates son's birthday, social distancing style

  21-03-2020 00:58
  
  A big plan in the works for a Calgary boy's birthday came to a screeching halt because of the COVID-19 pandemic. But instead of cancelling the event altogether, his family came up with a novel idea to make his day. Remy Lejeune's mom said a number of his family members came in from all over to celebrate his 11th birthday but because he and his family had recently come back to Canada from vacation those plans had to be changed. Sylvia says the realization resulted in "a few tears" but she says hi
  
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• Edmonton Stingers head coach takes on University of Lethbridge top spot as well - Edmonton Sun

  21-03-2020 00:56 via edmontonsun.com
  
  Edmonton Stingers head coach takes on University of Lethbridge top spot as well  Edmonton Sun
  
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• Coronavirus: No panic buying at liquor and cannabis stores in Lethbridge - Global News

  21-03-2020 00:44 via globalnews.ca
  
  Coronavirus: No panic buying at liquor and cannabis stores in Lethbridge  Global News
  
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• Coronavirus: No panic buying at liquor and cannabis stores in Lethbridge

  21-03-2020 00:43 via globalnews.ca
  
  Through unprecedented times of stress like the COVID-19 pandemic, some have resorted to panic buying. But liquor and cannabis stores in Lethbridge haven't reported any.
  
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• South Korea: North Korea fires 2 presumed missiles into sea

  21-03-2020 00:31
  
  North Korea on Saturday fired two presumed short-range ballistic missiles into the sea, South Korea's military said, as it continues to expand military capabilities amid deadlocked nuclear negotiations with the Trump administration and a crippling global health crisis. South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the projectiles were fired around 6:45 and 6:50 a.m. from an area around the county of Sonchon, western North Korea. They flew 410 kilometres (255 miles) cross-country on an apogee of 50 ki
  
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• Music festival, barbecue championship postponed in Memphis - Lethbridge News Now

  21-03-2020 00:30 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Music festival, barbecue championship postponed in Memphis  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Alberta coronavirus screening: What’s the criteria and who gets tested?

  21-03-2020 00:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta health officials are working hard behind the scenes to prepare for an spike in cases expected over the next month. 
  
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• Wuhan to Trenton to Calgary: Alberta family experiences coronavirus quarantine 3 times

  21-03-2020 00:18 via globalnews.ca
  
  A Calgary family is more experienced than most when it comes to isolation during the coronavirus outbreak.
  
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• A single factory is now working 24/7 to keep Kraft Dinner on grocery shelves

  21-03-2020 00:10
  
  Kraft Dinner production lines at the Montreal plant responsible for supplying all of Canada’s mac-and-cheese supply are now working non-stop to produce 1 million extra boxes to meet an unprecedented demand during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The engagement at the plant, I’ve never seen it this high,” plant manager Danielle Nguyen told CTVNews.ca in a phone interview on Friday. Since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic last week, panic buying has prompted shoppers to stockpile the
  
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• No panic buying at liquor and cannabis stores in Lethbridge

  21-03-2020 00:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  During stressful times such as the COVID-19 pandemic, some may be turning to vices for comfort. We reached out to local alcohol and cannabis shops to see how they’re doing during this unprecedented time. Taz Dhaliwal reports.
  
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• Haley Ann Trenerry, 19, of Coaldale, reported missing - Lethbridge News Now

  21-03-2020 00:09 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Haley Ann Trenerry, 19, of Coaldale, reported missing  Lethbridge News Now
  
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