Weyburn Red Wings relocate to Assiniboia due to second ammonia leak
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The Red Wings will host the Kindersley Klippers in Assiniboia on Friday.
Alberta is declaring a state of public emergency in reaction to the COVID-19 virus.
As part of that effort, Premier Jason Kenney announced that any gathering larger than 50 people will be cancelled — including weddings.
Public recreation facilities, casinos, bingo halls, bars, museums, art galleries will also be closed.
Kenney says any worship service or conference of more than 50 people should be cancelled.
Non-profit community kitchens, soup kitchens and religious kitchens can remain open under strict sanitation rules.
Grocery stores, shopping centres, health-care facilities and airports may also remain open.
He says his government would spend $60 million on charities and non-profit groups helping people cope with the effects of the virus.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford declared a state of emergency in his province earlier Tuesday.
More to come.