Alberta Eases Some COVID 19 Rules as a Test, Including for Hair Salons, Outdoor Groups

Pedestrians walk through an empty downtown in Calgary on Dec. 9, 2020. Alberta is easing some of its public-health restrictions imposed in December to limit the spread of COVID-19. The Canadian Press/Jeff Mcintosh

EDMONTON—The Alberta government is easing public-health rules around funerals, outdoor gatherings, and hair salons while warning residents to keep following other restrictions in place to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Starting Monday, personal and wellness services, including hair salons and tattoo parlours, can open by appointment only.