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May 15: How to Apply For Canada Emergency Student Benefit

The CESB, which will be delivered by the Canada Revene Agency (CRA), will provide temporary income support to eligible post-secondary students and new graduates who are unable to work or find work this summer due to COVID-19, or are working and are not making over $1000.

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What is Allowed at Parks Canada National Parks and Historic Sites From June 1

Environment Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced that national parks will resume some operations from June 1. Wilkinson says some trails, day use areas, green spaces and recreational boating… Read more »

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Malls Open for In-Store Shopping in Edmonton During COVID-19

Malls are allowed to open in Alberta with in-store shopping and payments from May 14th. Food courts are also allowed to serve customers with 50 per cent… Read more »

Optional Buyback Program Could See Assault-Style Gun Ban Unravel, Group Warns

Optional Buyback Program Could See Assault-Style Gun Ban Unravel, Group Warns

A leading proponent of stricter gun control says allowing owners of recently banned firearms to keep them would make it easier for a different government to reverse the ban in future.

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This is What will Reopen in Alberta on May 14 – Stage One of Alberta’s Relaunch Strategy

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced that Alberta will be moving to Stage One of Alberta’s relaunch strategy on May 14th. Alberta’s relaunch stages will include an evaluation… Read more »

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Face Masks are Mandatory For Uber Passengers & Drivers In Canada

Uber has announced that all Uber drivers and passengers in Canada will have to wear a mask from Monday, May 18. According to the statement, both drivers… Read more »

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May 15: Applications Will Open for the Canada Emergency Student Benefit This Friday

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced that the Canada Emergency Student Benefit application process will open this Friday, May 15. The CESB will be available from May… Read more »

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Craft Beer Market to Reopen for Dine-In Services on May 14 in Alberta

!!UPDATE: Calgary locations are not allowed to reopen until May 25!! As Alberta plans to reopen businesses on May 14 as part of the first phase of… Read more »

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The 12 Outstanding Designs that Won 2020 Governor General’s Medals in Architecture

The Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) and the Canada Council for the Arts have announced the recipients of the Governor General’s Medals in Architecture. The awards… Read more »

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Alberta Launches Reopening Guidelines for Businesses Including Restaurants, Hair Salons, and Museums

The government of Alberta has launched online guidance documents to support businesses during Alberta’s phased relaunch detailing measures to implement during reopening phases. The Bizconnect webpage provides… Read more »

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Federal Government Announces Financing Help for the Country’s Biggest Companies

The country’s largest employers will soon be able to land federal financing to help weather the COVID-19 economic crisis, but are being warned they’ll need to open themselves… Read more »

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You Will Have to Wear a Face Mask If You Want to Shop at T&T Supermarket

After Canada’s Public Health agency recommended non-medical masks to protect others around you when you are in places where it is difficult to ensure proper physical distancing,… Read more »

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Peter’s Drive-In is Now Open in Edmonton

Were you driving to Red Deer just for the milkshake, and the flame-broiled burgers from Peter’s Drive-In? Make the trip no more, as the iconic Calgary based… Read more »

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Stormtrooper With a Gun: Alberta Police Take Down Lethbridge Restaurant Worker in Costume

Police in southern Alberta are being investigated after a restaurant worker in a “Star Wars” stormtrooper costume who was carrying a plastic gun was forced to the… Read more »

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May Supermoon: Don’t miss the last Supermoon of 2020 – Super Flower Moon

This year’s last super moon will appear on Thursday, May 7th, 2020. The moon will appear full for about 2 – 3 days around this time, i.e.,… Read more »

Alberta to Introduce Legislation for Bill Electricity and Natural Gas Utility Payment Deferrals

Alberta to Introduce Legislation for Bill Electricity and Natural Gas Utility Payment Deferrals

The government of Alberta announced that it will introduce legislation that will allow Albertans and businesses to defer electricity and natural gas utility payments. The bill deferrals… Read more »

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Edmonton’s 124 Grand Market to Reopen on May 14, 2020

124 Grand Market has announced that it will be reopening for 2020 season on May 14. Opening of 124 Grand Market is a sign of sunny skies… Read more »

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May 4: Alberta Now Has More Than 100 COVID-19 Related Deaths, More Than 50% Recovered

Today, Alberta reported nine COVID-19 related deaths and seventy new cases. The total number of cases is now 5,836 with 2,942 Albertans free of COVID-19. Cases have… Read more »

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Big Valley Jamboree Announces 2021 Headliners

Now is usually the time when Albertans decide on which musical festival they want to attend during summer. Unfortunately, Alberta has cancelled all large events through the… Read more »

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What is Open in Canada – Week of May 4 – COVID-19 Reopening

Provinces across the country are easing COVID-19 restrictions. Here is the list of what is open now across Canada. Physical distancing measures are in place. All Canadians… Read more »

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Federal Government Announces One Time up to $300 Extra Per Child CCB Payment in May

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, has announced an extra $300 per child in May as part of federal initiatives to support families deal with the added pressures… Read more »

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City of Edmonton Reopens Dog Parks From May 2

The City of Edmonton has announced its first steps toward a safe relaunch plan. As part of the plan dog parks restrictions are being relaxed from May… Read more »

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Guidelines For Hiking & Visiting Alberta Parks

Alberta Parks is open from May 1 for hiking and individual campsite reservations will open from May 14 for camping from June 1. To combat the spread… Read more »

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Alberta Parks Reservation to Reopen May 14, 2020

Online camping reservations for Alberta Parks for 2020 summer season reopen on May 14. Alberta Parks is working hard to make campsites available as soon as possible,… Read more »