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79 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta Saturday

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta confirmed a new record for COVID-19 confirmations in a single day.79 new cases were announced Saturday, bringing the new total to 621 as of March 28.The numb...

Mar 28, 2020 Chief Medical Officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Province announces new measures against COVID-19, including closure of all non-essential businesses

EDMONTON, AB - The province is ramping up its efforts to combat the spread of COVID-19.Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced some new measures in the province's daily update on the novel coronavirus ...

Mar 27, 2020 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney during Friday's press conference (Government of Alberta - YourAlberta on YouTube)

Federal deficit to top $112 billion in coming year due to COVID-19, PBO says

OTTAWA, ON - Parliament's budget watchdog is projecting that the federal deficit for the coming fiscal year could be $112.7 billion, a jump of $89.5 billion from previous forecasts as government spend...

Mar 27, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

Bank of Canada cuts key interest rate target to 0.25 per cent

OTTAWA - The Bank of Canada is cutting its key interest target by half a percentage point to 0.25 per cent in an unscheduled rate announcement.In a statement on its website, the central bank says its ...

Mar 27, 2020 Bank of Canada -- The Canadian Press

Alberta confirms 67 new COVID-19, the most in a single day so far

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The Government of Alberta confirmed the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the province in a single day.Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced another 67 cas...

Mar 26, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Agriculture sector scrambling to offset consequences of COVID-19 crisis

CALGARY, AB. - Canada's agriculture sector is warning of higher prices and potential food shortages if it it isn't designated an essential service and allowed to do business as usual during the COVID-...

Mar 26, 2020 Cattle Ranch -- The Canadian Press

Alberta confirms second COVID-19 death

LETHBRIDGE, AB - The provincial government says there are now two people in Alberta who have died of COVID-19.According to Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw, this patient was a woman i...

Mar 24, 2020 Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw. (Government of Alberta)

Premier Kenney: 'special place in hell' for hoarders, scammers during pandemic'

EDMONTON, AB. -- Jason Kenney pulled no punches during a news conference Monday (Mar 23) afternoon that covered everything from hoarding and those ignoring Alberta Health's self-isolation mandate, to ...

Mar 23, 2020 Premier Jason Kenney - The Canadian Press

Officials announce 33 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alberta

EDMONTON, AB - There are 33 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alberta.That's the latest number from the provincial government and Alberta Health Services on Sunday, March 22.The new numbers released ...

Mar 22, 2020 (The Canadian Press)

31 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, six total cases in South Zone

EDMONTON, AB - Since Friday, there have been 31 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, bringing the provincial total to 226 identified cases.Deputy Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Marcia Johnson provid...

Mar 21, 2020 Dr. Marcia Johnson (screenshot from Saturday's press conference - Government of Alberta)