COVID 19
Covid-19 Update for September 16, 2021
Covid-19 Update for September 16, 2021 Following the Government of Alberta announcement on September 15, our Chamber starting receiving inquiries. We were pleased to have an opportunity to meet with Minister Schweitzer and his department that evening at 8:30 pm to ask some initial questions. Some of our initial questions that were answered that evening…
Read MoreWeekly Update: August 20 – 27
Weekly Update: August 20 – August 27, 2021 Alberta Perspectives Hot Button Survey: Mandating Proof of Vaccinations A number of provinces in Canada have implemented mandates to require proof of vaccination to access businesses providing non-essential services. Many businesses in Alberta are expressing concerns about the issues surrounding the mandated proof of vaccinations, including implications…
Read MoreWeekly Update: August 14 – 20, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: August 14 – 20 Extended Timelines for COVID-19 Transition After closely monitoring COVID-19 in Alberta for the previous two weeks and reviewing emerging evidence from other jurisdictions, the following will continue until Sept. 27. Mandatory masking orders in publicly accessible transit, taxis and ride-shares. Mandatory isolation for 10 days for those…
Read MoreWeekly Update: July 31 – August 6, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: July 31 – August 6 Changes Effective July 29 include: Provincial mandatory masking orders will be lifted. Some masking in acute care or continuing care facilities may still be required. Isolation following a positive COVID-19 test result will no longer be required, but strongly recommended. Isolation hotels and quarantine support will…
Read MoreWeekly Update: July 24 – 30, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: July 24 – 30, 2021 Adapted COVID-19 Measures in Alberta Changes effectively July 29 include: Quarantine for close contacts will shift from mandatory to recommended. All positive cases will continue to be notified. Contact tracer will no longer notify close contacts of exposure. Outbreak management and identification will focus on high-risk…
Read MoreWeekly Update: July 17 – 23, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: July 17 – 23, 2021 5 Million doses of Vaccine Administered in Alberta As of July 18, 5,056,062 doses have been administered through Alberta Health Services, community pharmacies, physician clinics and dedicated walk-in clinics. Now 74.8 percent of eligible Albertans have received at least one dose of vaccine and 59.7 percent…
Read MoreWeekly Update: July 10 – 16, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: July 10 – 16, 2021 New vaccine lottery has great outdoor adventure prizes The Outdoor Adventure Vaccine Lottery gives Albertans another incentive to get vaccinated as soon as possible. This includes fishing licences, Canmore Nordic Centre ski passes and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a special licence hunting tag for bighorn sheep,…
Read MoreWeekly Update: July 3 – 9, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: July 3 – 9, 2021 Cabinet Changes Support Economic Recovery and Renewal Premier Jason Kenney has announced several changes to cabinet and welcomed six new members to further support Alberta’s economic recovery. Read more Diversifying Alberta’s Agricultural Sector Alberta’s government is focused on building a strong agriculture sector that creates jobs…
Read MoreWeekly Update: June 26 – July 2, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: June 26 – July 2, 2021 Virtually All COVID Restrictions Lifted as of July 1 As of July 1, Albertans are now free to gather indoors and outdoors, places of worship and businesses can operate at full capacity, the provincial mask mandate is repealed, and people can safely get back to…
Read MoreWeekly Update: June 19 – 25, 2021
Your Weekly Tune Up: June 19-25, 2021 Alberta 2030: Expanding Apprenticeship Education Alberta’s government is inviting post-secondary institutions and industry groups to collaborate and submit proposals for new certificate and diploma programs that provide a majority of education through paid on-the-job mentorship. Approved program proposals will qualify for grant funding to support program design and…
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