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"We were getting thousands of emails from constituents that are deeply concerned."

Shandro said it would be unfair to ease restrictions only to reinstate them a few days later when hospitalizations rise again above 300. Based on current transmission rates, the province expects that mark to be hit within the week.

James Coates of GraceLife Church pleaded guilty to a charge of breaching bail and was fined $1,500. However, a judge said the 35 days Coates had spent in custody would count as credit for the entire fine.

The bill calls for designated offenders to be banned for life from changing their names, even if the designation is eventually removed.

The number of new COVID-19 cases per day in Alberta has also climbed to more than 500 each day since the middle of last week.

Saskatchewan, Ontario and Alberta all went to court to argue the Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act was unconstitutional because Ottawa was stepping into provincial jurisdiction.

The RCMP Serious Crimes Branch is still investigating the disappearance of five-year-old Leonine O’Driscoll-Zak and two-year-old Wyatt O’Driscoll-Zak, from Cochrane.

Harrigan questioned why the province is having contract talks with other public sector unions during the pandemic but wants the UNA to put its deal on pause.

As part of Town of Bonnyville council's priority for economic growth in the area, council wants to invite members of the provincial government for a tour to see the area.

EPR consultations will be done via stakeholder meetings with municipalities, while the general public can provide feedback through an online survey