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A Calgary senior celebrated her 100th birthday in style Saturday with a celebration hosted at her long-term care home.
Marion Greene reached the century mark with a party on the front patio of Extendicare Hillcrest, a long-term care home in northwest Calgary, and a drive-by salute from city firetrucks.
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“She’s an amazing woman and we’re so lucky to have her as her as our mom, and so many people as lucky to have her as a friend,” said Michael Greene, one of Marion’s four children.
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On March 15, 2020, with COVID-19 cases rising, the City of Calgary declared a state of local emergency, forcing the immediate closure of most non-essential businesses and services.
At the time of Calgary’s state of local emergency, Alberta had confirmed only 56 cases of the novel coronavirus and hadn’t yet reported a single death. In the ensuing 12 months, COVID-19 has affected every aspect of our community from restaurant owners to students, professional sports organizations, seniors living in long-term care facilities and every person in between.
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