Posted: Jul 29, 2021 5:56 PM MT | Last Updated: July 30 Universal masking will not be required in Alberta schools once students return, but masks can be used as a temporary outbreak intervention in response to respiratory outbreaks, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer, said Wednesday. Alberta's mask mandates on transit, taxis and ride shares will be lifted on Aug. 16.(Ben Nelms/CBC)