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03.09.2020 / 21:59

Men fined at Edmonton protest over COVID-19 restrictions have tickets withdrawn

Hundreds protest COVID-19 social restrictions at Alberta legislature grounds The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms said Thursday the Crown had withdrawn the tickets that were issued under the Public Health Act.The centre says the men were protesting government restrictions put in place to protect against COVID-19 when they were escorted offthe grounds and ticketed.One of the men was also protesting the federal government’s firearms ban. Kenney questions arrest of pandemic lockdown protester at Alberta legislature A 15-person cap on the size of groups was in place at the time to deal with the pandemic.

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Charge withdrawn against Edmonton man arrested during COVID-19 protest in May

Hundreds protest COVID-19 social restrictions at Alberta legislature grounds Cory Teichroew of Edmonton was arrested and fined $1,200 under the Public Health Act for contravening an order of the medical officer of health.A 15-person maximum rule was in place at the time to deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, and Teichroew was part of a group of about 50 protesters.His arrest prompted Alberta Premier Jason Kenney to say that protesting is a “fundamental right” that includes both freedoms of speech and assembly.

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Coronavirus: What you can and can’t do during Phase 2 in Alberta

City of Edmonton said Thursday that planning work is underway to reopen a select number of city-operated rec centres, with a targeted opening date of early July. The city is still considering whether indoor pools at the rec centres will be open but said outdoor pools will not be open at all this summer.The City of Calgary said some indoor recreation facilities as well as pools will be opening on Tuesday.

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New Lethbridge Bulls baseball coach missing out on 1st season as league cancels

The Western Canadian Baseball League (WCBL) has officially cancelled the 2020 baseball season amid continuing COVID-19 restrictions, leaving Lethbridge’s Spitz Stadium empty for the summer.

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Enderby, B.C.’s Starlight Drive-In facing uncertain summer after rule change

The Okanagan’s only drive-in movie theater is not sure what the rest of the summer season will look like following new limits set out by the province.

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Enderby’s Starlight drive-in theatre seeks clarification if mass gathering vehicle ban applies

Already established drive-in movie theatres are wondering if new rules banning the gathering of more than 50 vehicles during the COVID-19 pandemic apply to them.

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Coronavirus: Rooftop concert postponed due to new B.C. ban of vehicle gatherings

It was supposed to be a rockin’ good time, a fundraising concert with a COVID-19 twist regarding physical distancing rules.

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Alberta’s relaunch sees restrictions on places of worship eased: ‘Such a blessing’

As restrictions in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Alberta begin to ease, places of worship can now begin to offer in-person services to more people.

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Coronavirus: Vernon’s Okanagan Military Tattoo cancelled

Hundreds of pipers, drummers and dancers won’t be gathering to perform at Vernon’s Kal Tire Place this summer.

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Alberta’s chief medical officer of health to provide COVID-19 update Wednesday afternoon

Dr. Deena Hinshaw is scheduled to provide her daily update on the COVID-19 situation in Alberta and the public health response at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday.

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Hinshaw eases COVID-19 rules for people in Wood Buffalo dealing with flooding: Kenney

Premier Jason Kenney says the province’s chief medical officer of health is relaxing some COVID-19 restrictions for people who are dealing with flooding in northern Alberta.

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U of A not planning for all students to return to campus in fall amid COVID-19 pandemic

A University of Alberta vice-president said he does not expect to see a complete return of students to campus this fall due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Falkland Stampede delayed amid COVID-19 pandemic

Organizers of a century-old North Okanagan tradition are rescheduling their event amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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