Here’s everything you should now this Thursday morning! It’s Pepper & Dylan’s Things You Need to Know on March 4, 2021.

 

 

COVID-19

Yesterday, Alberta reported 402 new cases of COVID-19 and 16 additional variant cases. Active cases in the province are now at 4,649 with 251 patients in hospital and 48 in the ICU. Edmonton currently has 1,054 active cases.

12 new deaths from the month of February were reported yesterday, bringing the province’s total to 1,902 deaths.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced the province will be extending the vaccine timeline between the first and second dose to 4 months. Starting next Wednesday, anyone booking their vaccine appointment will only be allowed to book the first dose.  They will then receive a reminder to book their follow-up dose before the 4 month time limit.

 

 

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Camping

Online camp site bookings in Alberta parks finally opens today but it comes with a price. The nightly camping rate has been increased by anywhere from $1 – $3 because of the high demand.

Alberta Environment and Parks reported that 2020 was the province’s busiest camping season in history.

 

 

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Edmonton Oilers

The Edmonton Oilers lost their third game in a row against the Toronto Maple Leafs yesterday. The final score was 6 – 1. Throughout the three game set against Toronto, the Oilers were outscored 13 – 1.

The Oilers are now 11th place in the league, or 17th place according to Robbie.

The season continues with the Battle of Alberta on Saturday at 8 PM. The Oilers are currently winning the classic rivalry 2 games to 1. The last time Edmonton and Calgary met was on February 20th, when the Oilers walloped the Flames with a score of 7 – 1.

Last night’s 50/50 was just under $430,000.

 

Lady Gaga

Lada Gaga’s dogs were finally found safe after being kidnapped from Gaga’s dog walker last Wednesday. The dog walker was shot and critically injured in the effort to steal the two French bulldogs. Lady Gaga was in Rome during the attack and kidnapping that occurred in Hollywood. She offered a $500,000 reward for the return of her dogs.

The two dogs, named Koji and Gustav, were brought to a Los Angeles police department on Friday evening by a woman. Los Angeles police have stated they have no reason to believe the woman was involved in the kidnapping. The also say they believe its possible the criminals did not know who the dogs belonged to and they were motivated by the high value of the French bulldogs.

 

 

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