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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

High vaccine rollout prompts Alberta Health to loosen isolation requirements, scale back testing

High vaccine rollout prompts Alberta Health to loosen isolation requirements, scale back testing

65 per cent of Albertans fully vaccinated against coronavirus as of July 30
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Town rescinds mask bylaw

Town rescinds mask bylaw

Face coverings will no longer be required in the Athabasca region when the province lifts its mandate July 1
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Local COVID-19 cases down to 10

Local COVID-19 cases down to 10

Active cases across Alberta now stand at 1,132, with 170 in hospital and 36 in ICU
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'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.
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COVID-19 cases decline dramatically in County of Barrhead

COVID-19 cases decline dramatically in County of Barrhead

Just 16 active cases identified within the municipality, a decrease of 90 cases from May 3
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Majority of local students returning to in-person classes May 25

Majority of local students returning to in-person classes May 25

K-12 students had transitioned to at-home learning on May 7 in response to rising COVID-19 cases 
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No increase in the mill rate for Town of Barrhead residents

No increase in the mill rate for Town of Barrhead residents

Most residents should see a small reduction in their property taxes due to lower assessments
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‘Cooling off period’ welcomed by Pembina Hills, as COVID-19 was hitting local schools hard

‘Cooling off period’ welcomed by Pembina Hills, as COVID-19 was hitting local schools hard

Supt. Dave Garbutt delivers update on COVID-19 situation in school division and the transition to at-home learning until Tuesday, May 25
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Additional COVID-related death reported in County of Barrhead

Additional COVID-related death reported in County of Barrhead

86 active cases reported in the county, which represents a roughly 20 per cent decrease from the previous week
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Alberta tightens up COVID measures

Alberta tightens up COVID measures

All students returning to online learning; personal services closing; no dining in
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