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• Chloroquine hype fuelled by Trump in fight against COVID-19 is 'dangerous': Canadian doctor

  23-03-2020 23:56
  
  A drug that was developed to combat malaria during the Second World War is now being widely touted as a potential treatment for COVID-19 but a Canadian doctor is warning the hype is “dangerous.” Chloroquine phosphate, and a related drug hydroxychloroquine, has been trumpeted by everyone from U.S. President Donald Trump, to Silicon Valleyexecs, to doctors on the front lines of the crisis in Korea, China and France. But reports of drug poisonings are raising concern among health author
  
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• Edmonton couple ties the knot at home after COVID-19 cancellations

  23-03-2020 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  It was meant to be a destination wedding but ended up taking place in the couple's living room.
  
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• After 3 wedding cancellations due to COVID-19, Edmonton couple ties the knot

  23-03-2020 23:53 via globalnews.ca
  
  It was meant to be a destination wedding but ended up taking place in the couple's living room.
  
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• WHL cancels 2020 playoffs LETHBRIDGE, AB - Lethbridge News Now

  23-03-2020 23:48 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Alberta launches text-based program to provide hope amid COVID-19 pandemic

  23-03-2020 23:37 via globalnews.ca
  
  On Monday, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced details of a new program to provide some encouragement to Albertans during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: Dr. Hinshaw cautions Albertans from planning trips to provincial parks

  23-03-2020 23:35 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw cautioned Albertans on Monday from travelling to provincial parks but instead to find creative ways to stay socially connected.
  
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• Coronavirus outbreak: AHS takes steps to minimize transmission of COVID-19 at hospitals

  23-03-2020 23:33 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced new measures to minimize transmission of COVID-19 at Alberta hospitals on Monday.
  
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• Alberta’s top doctor clarifies new testing and self-isolation guidelines

  23-03-2020 23:31 via globalnews.ca
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw discusses the new guidelines for testing and self-isolation protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta.
  
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• 2020 Memorial Cup, CHL playoffs cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic

  23-03-2020 23:14 via globalnews.ca
  
  It marks the first time in 102 years there will be no showdown to determine Canada's major junior hockey champion.
  
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• U of L cancels Convocation, formulating new plans - Lethbridge News Now

  23-03-2020 23:09 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• NAIT, University of Alberta switch grading system amid COVID-19 pandemic

  23-03-2020 23:07 via globalnews.ca
  
  Two of Edmonton's major post-secondary institutions are changing grading systems for the winter 2020 semester.
  
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• City announces utility deferral, fire ban, parks prohibitions - Lethbridge News Now

  23-03-2020 23:00 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Taxi companies feeling the effects on business from COVID-19

  23-03-2020 22:51
  
  A generally busy parking lot at the Calgary International Airport where dozens of cabs usually wait on arriving passengers was empty Monday. The airport is one of four still receiving repatriated Canadians, but the arrival and departure bays were not busy. Some of the city’s cab companies are seeing a drastic decline in demand for services since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the province. "Ever since the schools decided to shut down, that's when the light switch went off," said Kurt Enders, pr
  
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• Calgary-based companies team up in battle against COVID-19 pandemic

  23-03-2020 22:51
  
  Two Calgary construction companies are joining forces to help meet the need in the global fight against the COVID-19 pandemic. Sprung Structures and Falkbuilt and are ramping up production to meet global demand around healthcare needs. Sprung Structures is known for manufacturing fabric buildings which have been used in disaster relief around the world. “Let's say you put (a structure) up at a parking lot in a hospital, you can rest assured that it can handle extreme hurricane force wind l
  
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• 'Special place in hell' for scammers, supply hoarders taking advantage of COVID-19 pandemic: Kenney

  23-03-2020 22:38
  
  Alberta's premier spoke in his strongest terms yet Monday against scammers, people who continue to hoard and resell supplies and those who have recently returned to Canada and refuse to self-isolate despite the COVID-19 pandemic. In a news conference, Jason Kenney once again reiterated "there is no need" for Albertans to buy more than what they need at grocery stores. He also drew attention to reports of scammers posing as Alberta Health Services and other organizations to defraud people during
  
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• 'Knock, drop and go': No more signing for Canada Post packages at the door

  23-03-2020 22:30
  
  With health officials stressing physical distancing and self-isolation tactics more and more due to COVID-19, Canada Post has announced that it will be reducing hours of service and no longer allowing people to sign for packages at their front doors. In a press release put out Monday, the postal service said that they would be making changes to ensure the safety of their employees and customers. “To eliminate customer interactions at the door, reduce post office customer traffic and suppor
  
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• There’s a ‘special place in hell’ for scammers amid COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta premier says

  23-03-2020 22:28 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney did not mince words Monday afternoon when he came out with a warning to scammers amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• ‘We’re devastated’: COVID-19 dries up tourism industry, thousands laid off in mountain towns

  23-03-2020 22:24 via globalnews.ca
  
  The COVID-19 pandemic has walloped tourism-dependent mountain towns by cutting short what had been shaping up to be a great ski season in Western Canada.
  
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• Hanna residents rally around call for snowmen

  23-03-2020 22:16
  
  With communities facing the many challenges in the fight against COVID-19, one central Alberta town has taken a creative approach. Nadine Kohlman, a hairdresser in Hanna, Alta., decided to put out a call over Facebook for residents to build the most creative snowman they could, with the winner receiving a small bundle of shampoo and conditioner. More than 50 homes in the town responded. "You drive around town and there’s snowmen everywhere, it’s great," said Brenda Frobb, who lives i
  
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• Hanna, Alta. residents rally around call for snowmen

  23-03-2020 22:16
  
  With communities facing the many challenges in the fight against COVID-19, one central Alberta town has taken a creative approach. Nadine Kohlman, a hairdresser in Hanna, Alta., decided to put out a call over Facebook for residents to build the most creative snowman they could, with the winner receiving a small bundle of shampoo and conditioner. More than 50 homes in the town responded. "You drive around town and there’s snowmen everywhere, it’s great," said Brenda Frobb, who lives i
  
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• Alberta premier says there is a ‘special place in hell’ for people exploiting COVID-19 situation

  23-03-2020 21:49 via globalnews.ca
  
  Jason Kenney had some harsh words towards people he says are exploiting seniors and other people amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
  
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• Kenney issues special warning to snowbirds returning from U.S. to self-isolate

  23-03-2020 21:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta Premier Jason Kenney issued a warning to snowbirds that they must self-isolate once returning to the province.
  
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• Calgary Expo 2020 postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

  23-03-2020 21:47
  
  Calgary Expo 2020 is being postponed due to COVID-19. An update posted online Monday says the popular event originally set for April 23-26 at Stampede Park is being pushed back to summer. "Ultimately, the safety of our fans, guests and staff comes first. It’s our responsibility to do our part to honour and support the efforts of the front-line professionals making enormous sacrifices to keep us safe right now," reads the update. No future date has yet been finalized, however organizers say
  
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• Shoppers ‘comfort buying’ in grocery stores amid COVID-19 pandemic

  23-03-2020 21:26 via globalnews.ca
  
  Andy's IGA said along with adjusting its orders to make sure the shelves are full, the grocery store added an emergency delivery service for the most vulnerable people in the neighbourhood.
  
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• Coronavirus: Alberta adds new billing codes for doctors providing virtual care

  23-03-2020 21:11 via globalnews.ca
  
  One Alberta doctor calls the billing changes "immensely helpful and long overdue," but he's concerned there will unintended consequences of some of the rules.
  
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• Seven charts showing the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta and Canada

  23-03-2020 20:37
  
  The growth curve of COVID-19 in Alberta stubbornly refuses to flatten as the province announced 61 new cases today, the biggest daily jump since the pandemic started.  Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw delivered the update on Wednesday afternoon, noting Alberta's total number of cases now sits at 419. "These are significant case numbers and they underscore the seriousness of the situation we face," said Dr. Hinshaw.  It's the fourth consecutive day that the number of ne
  
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• Infographics: How COVID-19 is spreading in Alberta and Canada

  23-03-2020 20:37
  
  Cases of COVID-19 in Canada have surpassed 3,500, including 419 in Alberta, with the pandemic not yet showing signs of abating in the near future.   Early Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau continued to stress the importance of self-isolation, especially for returning travellers who are now mandated to do so under the Quarantine Act under threat of jail time and steep fines.  “Some people have not been taking this seriously,” Trudeau said, citing examples of snowbirds
  
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• Five charts showing the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta and Canada

  23-03-2020 20:37
  
  Canada remains in the grips of the COVID-19 pandemic, with close to 2,000 cases spread out across the country, 301 of them in Alberta.  That number represents a doubling of the number of cases in just four days, from 146 cases on March 19. Since the first cases were reported in Ontario and British Columbia during late January, the virus has been reported in every province and territory save for Nunavut. Twenty-one people have died in Canada as a result of COVID-19 as of Monday afternoon. Go
  
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• COVID-19 Infographics: Alberta cases up 347 in last week

  23-03-2020 20:37
  
  Alberta reported 56 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, the first time the province’s number of new cases has fallen from the day before since last weekend. The province’s total number of cases now stands at 542. The number of new cases in Alberta also fell compared to the day before for the first time this week.  Friday afternoon, Premier Jason Kenney introduced a series of new measures addressing the coronavirus in Alberta, including limiting gathering to 15 or fewer people, clos
  
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• Man in life threatening condition following collision with 5-tonne truck

  23-03-2020 20:13
  
  A late morning crash at a southwest intersection sent two drivers to hospital, one in life-threatening condition. Emergency crews responded to the intersection of Richmond Road and Sarcee Trail S.W. shortly before noon after a minivan and a five-tonne truck collided. The impact toppled the commercial truck and the minivan received significant damage to the front end on the passenger side. EMS officials confirm the driver of the minivan, an adult male, suffered serious injuries and was transporte
  
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• ‘Maximum protection’: Alberta company developing COVID-19 vaccine

  23-03-2020 20:09 via globalnews.ca
  
  Entos Pharmaceuticals, Inc. says its DNA-based vaccine would deliver strong protection against COVID-19, and could be mass produced quickly.
  
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• Kenney to give update on Alberta's COVID-19 response

  23-03-2020 19:48
  
  The premier will update Albertans on the province’s COVID-19 response Monday afternoon. Jason Kenney’s 2 p.m. MST remarks will precede an update from Alberta’s chief medical officer of health at 3:30 p.m. MST. It’s unknown what Kenney plans to speak about. His government announced last week emergency financial aid for Albertans in self-isolation, measures to address the economic impact of the coronavirus outbreak, and the reopening of daycares for health care workers. The
  
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• Kenney announces more action to help small, mid-sized businesses 'stay afloat'

  23-03-2020 19:48
  
  Alberta will be deferring the education property tax for businesses and paying half of WCB premiums for small and medium-sized employers this year.  The steps are meant to help Albertans and their companies “stay afloat” while the pandemic and free-falling energy prices wreak economic havoc. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says about $55 million will be saved in households and $32 million saved by businesses by the government’s decision to freeze the education property tax at
  
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• Kenney announces more action to help keep small, mid-sized businesses 'stay afloat'

  23-03-2020 19:48
  
  Alberta will be deferring the education property tax for businesses and paying half of WCB premiums for small and medium-sized employers this year.  The steps are meant to help Albertans and their companies “stay afloat” while the pandemic and free-falling energy prices wreak economic havoc. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says about $55 million will be saved in households and $32 million saved by businesses by the government’s decision to freeze the education property tax at
  
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• Alberta deferring education property tax for businesses, paying WCB premiums for small and mid-sized employers

  23-03-2020 19:48
  
  The provincial government is taking more steps to help Albertans and their small and medium-sized businesses “stay afloat” while the pandemic and free-falling energy prices wreak economic havoc. Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says about $55 million will be saved in households and $32 million saved by businesses by the government’s decision to freeze the education property tax at 2019 levels. Budget 2020 outlined a 3.4 per cent increase. An additional $458 million will be freed up
  
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• Man charged after stolen vehicle collides with building - Lethbridge News Now

  23-03-2020 19:41 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
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• Alberta to provide COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m.

  23-03-2020 19:31
  
  Dr. Deena Hinshaw is back Monday to issue another COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m. Alberta announced 31 cases on Saturday and 33 cases on Sunday, increasing the total of cases in the province to 259.33 more cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta on SundayThere are currently 164 cases in the Calgary zone, 60 in the Edmonton zone, 18 in the North zone, 10 in the Central zone and seven in the South zone. Premier Jason Kenney will provide an update on Alberta's coronavirus response. Details on how the p
  
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• Alberta confirms 42 new COVID-19 cases; total up to 301

  23-03-2020 19:31
  
  Alberta now has more than 300 cases of COVID-19 after the province confirmed 42 more on Monday. The province has 301 cases, with 18 patients still in hospital — including seven in ICU — and one death. This is a breaking news story. More to come. Original story follows. Alberta to provide COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m. Dr. Deena Hinshaw is back Monday to issue another COVID-19 update at 3:30 p.m. Alberta announced 31 cases on Saturday and 33 cases on Sunday, increasing the total of case
  
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• Calgary reducing numbers in homeless shelters; relocating to hotels

  23-03-2020 19:02
  
  The City of Calgary will be decreasing the number of people staying in homeless shelters and housing some of them in hotels to try to limit the impact of COVID-19. Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi says the number of spaces in each shelter is being shrunk by 400. He says it's difficult for the homeless to social-distance or wash hands when they don't have access to a sink or are sleeping shoulder to shoulder at a shelter. Nenshi says the homeless sent to hotels will be at a low risk and don't need 24-
  
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• Cor Van Raay donates $100000 to Interfaith Food Bank in Lethbridge - Lethbridge News Now

  23-03-2020 18:28 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Cor Van Raay donates $100000 to Interfaith Food Bank in Lethbridge  Lethbridge News Now
  
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• Popular pathway eatery shifts to feeding Calgarians in isolation

  23-03-2020 18:17
  
  Like many restaurants in Calgary, Angel’s Cafe was forced to close its doors last week due to the growing COVID-19 pandemic. The closure came right after owner Cathy Jacobs received a large shipment of food and the thought of it going to waste prompted her to shift gears.  The popular pathway eatery is now churning out free meals for people forced into self-isolation. The cafe has a small cadre of kitchen staff creating ready-to-eat meals to be delivered to people's doo
  
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• Jason Kenney announces financial support for residents amid COVID-19 pandemic

  23-03-2020 18:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  Effective immediately, the government is reversing the increase to the education property tax introduced in the 2020 budget.
  
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• Alberta officials to update provincial response to COVID-19 Monday afternoon

  23-03-2020 18:05 via globalnews.ca
  
  A news release from the government said the premier is scheduled to speak at 2 p.m. Dr. Hinshaw will speak at 3:30.
  
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• Spruce Meadows cancels summer show jumping series

  23-03-2020 17:46
  
  Spruce Meadows has cancelled the 2020 edition of four of its premiere show jumping events. The decision was announced Monday in a letter from Spruce Meadows president and CEO Linda Southern-Heathcott. "It is with enormous regret that the Spruce Meadows Management team, with full respect and compliance with the recent World Health Organization, Canadian federal and provincial government guidelines, has made the difficult, but prudent decision, effective March 23, 2020 to officially cancel the Spr
  
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• Calgary playgrounds closed amid COVID-19 pandemic

  23-03-2020 17:32
  
  Parks and pathays remain open in Calgary but playgrounds are now closed due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Calgary Emergency Management Agency head Tom Sampson made the announcement Monday. "It's just not healthy, it's not a great place for kids to be," he said. Calgarians are being asked to practise social distancing during the ongoing outbreak, which means staying at least two metres away from other people and remaining at home whenever possible. Anyone who has returned from international t
  
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• 5 injured, including RCMP members, in suspected impaired driving crash near Cochrane

  23-03-2020 17:03
  
  A Sunday night crash on Highway 1A near Morley sent five people to hospital, including two on-duty members of the Cochrane RCMP detachment. According to RCMP, the officers were responding to a call late Sunday night when their vehicle struck a civilian vehicle that had entered the lane of the highway. The three occupants of the civilian vehicle were transported by ambulance to the Foothills Medical Centre in non-life-threatening condition. As of Monday morning, all three remain in hospital. The
  
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• Coronavirus: Cancelled Edmonton burlesque show goes ahead online

  23-03-2020 16:58 via globalnews.ca
  
  When social distancing prompted the cancellation of a sold-out burlesque show at a downtown Edmonton bar on Friday, organizers kept the show going with livestreamed stripteases direct from the performers' own living rooms.
  
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• RCMP suspect alcohol a factor in Alberta crash that injured 5 people, including 2 officers

  23-03-2020 16:48 via globalnews.ca
  
  Alberta RCMP say alcohol is believed to be a factor in a highway crash west of Calgary on Sunday that left five people injured, including two officers.
  
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• Payoff from physical distancing still weeks away: U of C expert

  23-03-2020 16:33
  
  An infectious disease expert at the University of Calgary says its paramount that people continue to avoid public places and the reward from today's efforts will pay dividends in the coming weeks and months. "We need people to stay away from each other, stay away from any public places," said Dr. Vanessa Meier-Stephenson. "I know people are getting a little frustrated perhaps being trapped inside but now is the time when it's really important to do that. "In terms of enforcing these sorts of mea
  
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• Lethbridge woman charged in liquor store robbery - Lethbridge News Now

  23-03-2020 16:28 via lethbridgenewsnow.com
  
  Lethbridge woman charged in liquor store robbery  Lethbridge News Now
  
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