Two more deaths linked to Olymel outbreak in Red Deer

Alberta Health reported two new COVID-19 deaths in Red Deer Friday. (Image courtesy CDC)
Province reported 356 additional COVID-19 cases Friday
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Students and staff at Gateway Christian School wore pink Wednesday in support of Pink Shirt Day, a worldwide anti-bullying initiative that was started in 2007. (Photo courtesy of Red Deer Public Schools)

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    Montreal Canadiens head coach Claude Julien looks towards the ice as his team takes on the Ottawa Senators during second period NHL action in Ottawa on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021. The Canadiens have fired head coach Julien and associate coach Kirk Muller. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

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