- Two Muslim woman were assaulted last week. Police are calling the incidents "hate-motivated crimes." Similar attacks happened in December at Southgate Mall.
- A Muslim career mentorship program called the Muslim Awards for Excellence has launched in Edmonton. It pairs "young Muslims with experienced Muslim professionals to foster strong networks and a sense of belonging," reports CBC.
- GraceLife Church in Parkland County continues to operate despite orders from Alberta Health Services to shut down. "In the statement posted to its website Sunday, the church argued that the negative effects of the government lockdown measures on society far surpass the risk and impact of COVID-19," writes Postmedia.
- The provinces will move forward with easing COVID-19 restrictions on Feb. 8, leaving some minor sport associations adjusting on the fly to changes to guidelines.
- CTV Edmonton reported that "unexcused absences are up in (Edmonton Public School Board) schools in the first four months of this school year compared to last year."
