Health

Group working on detox centre for Rocky region

A delegation with the Grandmother Turtle Lodge Group Collective recently shared with Rocky Mountain House town council its short-and long-term vision for a detox, treatment and recovery centre in the ...

Dec 06, 2020

Hinshaw says rural COVID-19 rising, but Kenney says cities focus of any new rules

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says tougher health restrictions likely aimed at Calgary and Edmonton are coming if the current round of rules don't bend the curve on COVID-19.Kenney, taking q...

Dec 04, 2020

Red Deer and area see slight drop in active COVID-19 cases

Alberta reported another 1,828 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday. That's out of 17,186 tests over last 24 hours as the provincial positivity rose to about 10.5 per cent, which is a new high."This positi...

Dec 04, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Dec. 4

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 04, 2020

2020 an especially tough year for people with disabilities

Elizabeth Eckert says 2020, a year that's been tough on many, has been even harder on those with disabilities. Eckert is immunocompromised and her son Anakin lives with several disabilities, including...

Dec 03, 2020

Red Deer up to 289 active COVID-19 cases

Alberta reported another 1,854 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, a new daily record. That's out of 19,622 test results over last 24 hours as the provincial positivity rose to about 9.5 per cent.There...

Dec 03, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Dec. 3

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 03, 2020

Alberta creates COVID-19 vaccine task force

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced a task force on Wednesday to execute Alberta's COVID-19 vaccine distribution.It will be led by Paul Wynnyk, deputy minister of municipal affairs, and will be a "...

Dec 02, 2020

Red Deer now with 269 active COVID-19 cases

Alberta reported another 1,685 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. That's out of 18,432 tests over last 24 hours as the provincial positivity rose to about 9.2 per cent.There are now 17,144 active cases i...

Dec 02, 2020

Kenney expected to share Alberta's vaccine plan at today's COVID-19 update

Premier Jason Kenney will be joining Dr. Deena Hinshaw for today's update on the COVID-19 situation in Alberta. It's expected that the premier will be sharing details of Alberta's plan for procuring a...

Dec 02, 2020