- COVID-19 cases continue to rapidly rise in Alberta, with 1,351 new cases reported on April 7. Despite the province's decision to return to Step 1 of its reopening plan, the Calgary and Area Medical Staff Society and the Edmonton Zone Medical Staff Association want to see "sweeping prohibitions, including stay-at-home orders and a prolonged closure of non-essential businesses, provincial classrooms and places of worship."
- A group of 15 UCP MLAs are publicly criticizing Premier Jason Kenney’s decision to introduce new public health restrictions, saying it was the "wrong decision" to "move (the) province backwards."
- The City of Edmonton has closed recreation centres to the general public to comply with Alberta's newly announced COVID-19 restrictions. Victoria Golf Course driving range and outdoor areas at the Edmonton Valley Zoo remain open.
- Crime at transit centres and shelters has gone up over the past two years due to a small group of repeat offenders, according to Edmonton police.
- Alberta Health Services has now blocked entrances to GraceLife Church, preventing access to those who continued to violate public health restrictions over the past couple of months.
- The Edmonton Football Team has named its coaching staff for the 2021 CFL season. Jamie Elizondo was hired as head coach on Feb. 1.
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By Emily Rendell-Watson and Mack Male