Keep your holiday gatherings small is the messaging from Canada’s top doctor, as new federal modelling points to a resurgence in COVID-19 infections in the coming weeks that could be further accelerated should the new Omicron variant take over.

Three of the new Omicron cases were identified in the Calgary Zone and one was counted in the Edmonton Zone, bringing the province’s total to 23.

The final preparations at Candy Cane Lane are being made for the west Edmonton neighbourhood’s reveal to the public Friday night.

Premier Jason Kenney’s party leadership will be voted on in April, despite an effort from some members to fire him before then.

Const. Hunter Robinz is charged with sexual assault as well as unauthorized use of a computer data base and two counts of breach of trust.