Saskatchewan schools back in session amid Omicron safety talks
Dr Ayisha Kurji, a pediatrician and assistant professor, returns her grade-schoolers to in person classes in Saskatchewan while citing two vaccine doses per child. She urges prioritizing safety and notes uncertainty as Omicron spreads, with provinces varying on in person or online learning timelines. The minister of education says Saskatchewan is in a good position post holiday break despite fast shifting Omicron cases. Alberta plans a Monday return, Manitoba and Ontario outline online starts before eventual in person resumes.
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City arena rules split by provincial limits on capacity and food
City officials explain that provincial restrictions set venue capacity and food service rules, causing some arenas to allow coffee while others bar meals. Co op Place could serve food only if capacity falls to 500, a change deemed impractical. The Kinplex concession is operated by a contractor, complicating policy alignment.
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Schools say they're ready for students
Medicine Hat and area school leaders welcomed the return to in person learning for kindergarten through grade 12. Education Minister Adriana LaGrange and Dr. Deena Hinshaw urged masking and rapid tests, while Prairie Rose and Medicine Hat divisions outlined ongoing safety measures and staffing support for a smooth reopening.
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