Tag Archives: Health
Alberta reports 1,100 new COVID-19 cases
Alberta reported an estimated 1,100 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. That's out of about 15,600 test results over the past 24 hours for a positivity rate of seven per cent. Updated death and active ...
Dec 24, 2020
Respiratory therapist excited to be among Red Deer's first COVID-19 vaccine recipients
Sarah MacKenzie could barely contain her excitement over being one of the first healthcare workers in Red Deer to be inoculated for COVID-19. The respiratory therapist received what will be her first ...
Dec 23, 2020
Active COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Red Deer and across province
Alberta reported another 1,301 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday.That's out of 19,222 test results over the past 24 hours for a positivity rate of 6.8 per cent. There are currently 17,821 active cases of...
Dec 23, 2020
AHS offers range of addiction, mental health support
RED DEER - Uncertainty during times of crisis can be overwhelming, and this year has been particularly stressful for many Albertans worried about their health, finances and mental health. Help is avai...
Dec 23, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Dec. 23
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Yo...
Dec 23, 2020
No criminal charges against ARCHES, but province won't resume funding for SCS in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - While ARCHES will not face any criminal charges for not being able to account for $1.6-million in taxpayer funds earlier this year, they should not expect grants from the province to ...
Dec 23, 2020
Health Canada authorizes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
OTTAWA - Health Canada says the COVID-19 vaccine from U.S. biotech firm Moderna is safe for use in Canada. The vaccine is the second to be greenlit in Canada, following the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine on ...
Dec 23, 2020
Health foundation raises $250,000 for Rocky Health Centre
Local generosity continues and is highlighted by recent upgrades to the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre's operating room funded through the Rocky and Area Health Foundation and community members.In...
Dec 22, 2020
Red Deer records third COVID-19 death
A third death has now been reported in relation to a COVID-19 outbreak at a seniors living facility in Red Deer.The death of a man in his sixties on Dec. 11 is linked to the outbreak at Points West Li...
Dec 22, 2020
Province loosens rules for single Albertans over holidays
Premier Jason Kenney delivered an early Christmas present to Albertans on Wednesday. "We've made some changes to the public health restrictions that will allow single Albertans to enjoy the holidays w...
Dec 22, 2020