Alberta and Saskatchewan resist new mask mandates
Alberta and Saskatchewan decline broad mask rules as COVID-19 case counts rise. Premier Jason Kenney and Health Minister Tyler Shandro emphasize vaccines as the best defense while indoor masks remain in place only in health care and transit in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Manitoba and British Columbia reintroduce masks. Alberta reports 1,076 new cases and 284 in hospital.
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Jason Kenney
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Manitoba
British Columbia
Steve Buick
Canada ends Kabul airlift with last military flight planned
Canada will cap its Kabul evacuation as 6 000 troops led by Harjit Sajjan prepare to depart by August 31 under US-led security. Two C-17s lift Afghans while special forces operate near the airport, part of a broader international push to evacuate foreigners and at-risk Afghans.
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COVID-19 Outbreaks Rise in Medicine Hat South Zone
Alberta reports 12 outbreaks across the South zone led by Medicine Hat areas. Notable sites include Cardston Health Centre Crownsnest Pass Health Centre Medicine Hat Regional Hospital and South Country Village long term care along with four supportive living facilities. Officials describe rapid testing and outbreak protocols while stressing no onsite transmission confirmed at some facilities. Local venues Ralphs Texas Bar and Roys Wood Shop also listed in outbreak notices.
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Redcliff
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Linda Hygard
Darlene Gallant
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