Medicine Hat considers stricter Covid measures as cases rise
Local emergency officials say the pandemic worsens in Medicine Hat with 231 active cases and 339 per 100 000 people. A Tuesday update from Premier Kenney could roll out new rules including indoor recreation closures and online learning for students. Mayor Clugston questions a curfew while council debates mask bylaws.
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Opposition Defiance Grows As COVID Restrictions Loom
Medicine Hat cases rise from 44 to 231 amid looming measures and opposition from two local MLAs. Premier Kenney warns of further restrictions while bowing to political pressure and mixed public response. NDP MLA Shannon Phillips criticizes the government's handling and calls out internal dissent.
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Kenney pledges tougher rules as vaccines expand to teachers
Premier Jason Kenney promises a new round of stricter public health measures in Alberta to curb record COVID-19 cases. He cites a central Alberta rodeo protest against rules as prompting action and says a formal package will be announced tomorrow.
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