- The province will receive 63,000 fewer COVID-19 vaccine doses than promised by the end of March. "This is a grim situation that seems to be getting worse every week," Health Minister Tyler Shandro said at a news conference on Jan. 28.
- A framework to help Albertans understand when measures may be loosened will be released soon, Dr. Deena Hinshaw said on Jan. 27. In the meantime, current measures will be in place "a little while longer."
- Several restaurants across the province opened for business this week, despite provincial health orders. "I gotta do what I gotta do for my family, my livelihood,” Carlos Siguenza, owner of The Noble Fox in Bashaw, Alta., said.
- Coun. Aaron Paquette joined Mark Anielski on his latest podcast to discuss the economics of well-being and Paquette's "vision for a brighter Edmonton."
- Ashley Salvador announced she is running for city council in Ward Métis. "I am an entrepreneur, vocal community advocate, urban planner & award-winning scholar who loves our city," Salvador said on her new website.
