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There are now four confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Jasper and three in Hinton. Four cases of COVID-19 have now been confirmed in Jasper. The Alberta Health statistics map updated today (March 31) and showed an increase of three in the area.

File photo - C. Whitty Just as Jasper's humans have settled into their hibernation, the bears are waking up. Jasper National Park announced on their Facebook page today (March 31) that a medium-sized black bear was spotted yesterday.

Teamsters Canada Rail Conference said union officials are being "overwhelmed" with complaints from CN workers. | File photo CN workers are unhappy with their working conditions during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health for Alberta, announced the stricter measure at her media update today (March 30).

Dr Deena Hinshaw has said people who are self-isolating can and should go for walks. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today if you have symptoms or have returned from abroad, stay indoors.

Health Canada is advising the public and healthcare professionals to use caution when considering using homemade masks to protect against the transmission of COVID-19.

In the streets of Shanghai, a family burns paper cloths and money, a way of passing these paper items to relatives in the afterlife. |G.

Albertans are being warned about fake advertisements offering opportunities to work from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) said some of the advertisements will offer jobs as traders in the financial markets.

The Government of Alberta is implementing new measures to help stop the spread of COVID-19, including closing contact businesses, dine-in restaurants and non-essential retail stores.

The eviction protection continues while Alberta is in a state of public health emergency, as long as the tenant and landlord work together to develop a payment plan.