Alberta will allow all stores and daycares to reopen today, but two areas in the southern part of the province will have to wait a little longer for hair cutting services and restaurant dining.

Premier Jason Kenney says while Alberta’s COVID-19 case numbers have been decreasing, Calgary and Brooks are home to three-quarters of active cases and caution is needed. 

It won’t be until May 25 when people there can dine in a restaurant or get their hair cut.

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In the rest of the province, there will still be restrictions on the businesses that are being allowed to reopen.

Restaurants can only open at half capacity and a 15-person limit on public gatherings remains in force.

Kenney says if the first stage of reopening goes well, the next phase — which includes movie theatres and spas — could go ahead on June 19.