- The new $16-million Herb Jamieson Centre could open its doors as early as Friday. The 24/7 men's shelter will provide 400 beds, as well as access to services such as medical care and addictions recovery.
- Edmonton Public Schools reported 573 COVID-19 cases at 165 schools, on Tuesday. This means 78% of schools in the district have a COVID case. Meanwhile, children between the ages of five and nine years old currently have the most active COVID-19 cases in Alberta.
- Alberta Health Services received 464 complaints in Edmonton related to COVID-19 public health orders since the new restrictions came into effect on Sept. 20. Under the proof-of-vaccination program, patrons are still required to wear masks indoors.
- Outgoing mayor Don Iveson is suggesting that the next council implement mandatory energy labels for all homes to help lower emissions. The suggestion was in one of several transition memos Iveson released last week. While experts support the idea, they warn implementation could be tricky.
- A tribute to the late Joey Moss was unveiled at Rogers Place on Tuesday. A bust of the locker room attendant holding out his hand for a high-five can be found in the team's dressing room.
- The province has banned protests and demonstrations outside hospitals and clinics. On Tuesday, Premier Jason Kenney announced that hospitals, clinics and other health-care facilities would be added to the list of essential infrastructure protected under Bill 1, the Critical Infrastructure Defence Act.
- The Alberta Teachers' Association said it would support the implementation of mandatory vaccination for teachers by the government or by individual school boards. ATA president Jason Schilling said the policy would have to accommodate those who aren't able to get vaccinated.
- The Alberta NDP are proposing a door-to-door vaccination campaign to reach the vaccine-hesitant and increase vaccine uptake. David Shepherd, the NDP health critic, said the program would involve a health-care worker and a "trusted member of the community" going door to door to address concerns and offer the jab.
