By Jaryn Vecchio
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Fort McMurray is continuing to see a drop in active COVID-19 cases.
Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health, announced on Monday 362 new cases, along with an additional 409 which weren’t updated over the past month and a half due to a technical issue, across the province.
This raises the provincial total to 121,535 with 9,337 currently active. There are also 637 Albertans in the hospital for the virus, 113 of which are in ICUs.
Locally, Fort McMurray added seven new cases and 19 additional recoveries which lowers the active total to 124. One of these individuals who recently contracted the virus has ties to Composite High School.
By Jaryn Vecchio
Borealis Skating Pond // Photo supplied by RMWB
A new skating pond is opening up over the weekend.
Starting Saturday, residents will be able to enjoy a new outdoor rink at Borealis Park.
“With the majority of indoor recreation activities on pause, the Municipal Parks team have been working hard to enhance outdoor recreation spaces and create additional activities for the community to enjoy,” said Keith Smith, Director, Public Works.
The pond will be open seven days a week, weather permitting, closing every night at 11 p.m.
Hockey sticks and pucks are not allowed.
Due to COVID-19, people must come ready to skate and leave all personal belongings at home, avoid sharing any equipment, stay at least two metres away from others, and should also carry hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.