Alberta imposes sweeping COVID rules after surge
Premier Jason Kenney announces strict new limits across Alberta as active infections reach 23,623 with 150 in intensive care. Schools shift online to May 25, non-essential businesses close for 10 days, worship and retail capacity cut, and fines rise. Ottawa may invoke Emergencies Act follow- up.
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Alberta grants 100K for Medicine Hat mental health crisis response
Alberta Health Services allocates a 100000 grant to support mental health crisis response in Medicine Hat. Led by AHS and the Medicine Hat Police Service MHPS the project adds two mental health professionals to work with MHPS RCMP CMHA and partners to connect at risk individuals to care and prevent self harm. Mayor Ted Clugston and MLA Michaela Glasgo support the cohordinated community approach starting this month.
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Alberta MLA Glasgo backs tougher COVID rules amid surge
Brooks Medicine Hat MLA Michaela Glasgo defends the latest public health restrictions as Alberta faces exponential case growth. She cites protecting the vulnerable and healthcare capacity, urges vaccination, and stresses rules must be followed, with local policing reinforcing compliance.
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