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Hard hit Half Hitch welcomes opportunity to join local brewery tour

Hard hit Half Hitch welcomes opportunity to join local brewery tour

Both Half Hitch Brewing Company and the Whispering Dutchman Distillery have become a part of Brewz ‘N’ Booze’s tours, an opportunity co-owner of Half Hitch Chris Heier said is more than welcome during a time of economic hardship for their business and others.
EDITORIAL: COVID support in schools needed earlier

EDITORIAL: COVID support in schools needed earlier

In the case of tracking COVID in schools, taking a month and a half to implement measures is not enough
Contact tracing returns to Rocky View Schools

Contact tracing returns to Rocky View Schools

Contact tracing is back for Rocky View Schools as per the latest provincial government and health guidelines to combat the spread of COVID-19.
Bow Valley College institutes mandatory vaccination policy

Bow Valley College institutes mandatory vaccination policy

After Oct. 22, proof of vaccination will still be required for anyone attending campuses, but rapid testing program will no longer be in place
Area municipalities scramble to conjure up COVID plans

Area municipalities scramble to conjure up COVID plans

Provincial government’s declaration of health emergency brings back restrictions
Local businesses clamour under weight of latest COVID guidelines

Local businesses clamour under weight of latest COVID guidelines

With over 20,000 active COVID-19 cases in the province and an announcement from Premier Jason Kenney introducing a new proof of vaccination program, many local businesses are clambering to figure out a solution to keep their operations afloat.
Proof of vaccination cards available tomorrow

Proof of vaccination cards available tomorrow

Starting Sept. 20, some businesses must follow one of two options
'Open for summer plan' hinges on vaccination rates

'Open for summer plan' hinges on vaccination rates

Restrictions will be eased as more Albertans get their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, with a complete reopening expected for early July.
Alberta reports first case of another new variant as daily COVID-19 cases rise

Alberta reports first case of another new variant as daily COVID-19 cases rise

EDMONTON — Alberta has recorded its first case of a new COVID-19 variant that is wreaking havoc in India as the province deals with another surge in cases. Dr.
Site of COVID outbreak last year: Vaccination clinic at Alberta beef plant postponed

Site of COVID outbreak last year: Vaccination clinic at Alberta beef plant postponed

HIGH RIVER, Alta. — A COVID-19 vaccination clinic for thousands of workers at a southern Alberta beef-packing plant isn't going ahead as planned due to a lack of vaccine.
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