- Despite a sharp decline in cases in school-aged children and in the number of teachers self-isolating, Edmonton public school board chair, Trisha Estabrooks, expressed concerns over Tuesday's return to the classroom. "I really truly hope that we're not entering into another one of these COVID-coaster situations," she said.
- Last night's Edmonton Oilers 50/50 draw was worth $4.1 million. The first two playoff raffles, including last night's, will benefit organizations supporting frontline workers.
- Connor McDavid was recognized as the winner of the 2020-21 Art Ross Trophy, which is handed out to the player who leads the league in points. The Oilers captain finished the shortened 56-game season with 105 points (33 goals, 72 assists).
- Alberta won't be following Quebec's lead in letting fans attend in-person NHL playoff games any time soon, Premier Jason Kenney said in a Facebook Live event on Tuesday. In the meantime, fans have found other ways to show their support, reports the CBC.
- A special exception to indoor gathering restrictions was made to allow 12 Alberta healthcare workers attend Game 1 of the NHL playoffs at Rogers Place on Wednesday.
- The province launched a $370 million job plan on Wednesday that will put more than 22,000 Albertans back to work. The program will pay one-quarter of wages to companies and not-for-profits that hire unemployed or underemployed workers.
- As of May 31, Albertans living in continuing care facilities will no longer have to quarantine after a day or overnight trip once they have received both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
