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  EDMONTON -- It's a term you may have heard over the past year. 'Herd immunity' is often mentioned in the context of moving past the current pandemic and back into a more pre-COVID-19 sense of normalcy. But how do we achieve it? Medical experts agree that the safest path to herd immunity is through mass vaccinations - but a recent study suggests many Albertans may not be on board with that plan. In a poll released by Angus Reid Institute last month, 23 per cent of Albertans surveyed said they would not get a coronavirus vaccine. Three per cent said they weren't yet sure.

  EDMONTON -- A bill tabled in the Alberta legislature Tuesday would give the responsibility of managing school superintendents over to an organization separate from the government. Bill 55, the College of Alberta School Superintendents Act, would allow the college to provide oversight to and handle discipline of members. The college would also be responsible for reappointing and appointing new superintendents, a responsibility currently held by the education minister. “It will strengthen governance, accountability and leadership excellence,” said Education Minister Adriana LaGrange....

A young entrepreneur from Edmonton will have her product featured in the official gift bags for the Grammy Awards.

  EDMONTON -- A part owner of the nail salon raided by Edmonton police last weekend says he's sorry for violating COVID-19 restrictions and blamed the decision on financial strains caused by the pandemic. Edmonton police estimate up to 200 people went to a party at Khrome Beauty Lounge in Ellwood Corner early Sunday morning. CTV News Edmonton arrived on scene as police, who had received a tip of an "after-hours club," put an end to the party and interrogated people in violation of the Public Health Act. On Monday, Khrome Beauty Lounge part owner Farida Hussaini, who owns 50 per cent of ...

Phase 2A of the Alberta COVID-19 immunization program will begin on Wednesday.