Tag Archives: Health
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Nov. 2
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...
Nov 03, 2020
Infant nutrition classes temporarily moving online
RED DEER - Parents who have questions about feeding their growing babies have access to a free, online infant nutrition class offered by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Led by a registered dietitian, t...
Nov 03, 2020
Saskatchewan mandates wearing masks indoors in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert
REGINA - Saskatchewan is making masks mandatory in indoor public places in its three biggest cities.The rule is to come into effect on Friday in Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert and is to last at l...
Nov 03, 2020
Red Deerians encouraged to donate blood to honour those who serve and have served
RED DEER - To commemorate Remembrance Day, Canadian Blood Services encourages Canadians to honour members of the Canadian Armed Forces past and present to donate blood or blood products.Members of the...
Nov 03, 2020
Federal government announces new mandatory requirements for travellers to Canada
OTTAWA - On Monday, the federal government announced new mandatory requirements for travellers to Canada.Pre-arrival to Canada:As of November 21, air travellers whose final destination is Canada will ...
Nov 03, 2020
Kenney tells party-goers to ‘knock it off’ amid rising COVID-19 cases
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says it's time to "up our game" when it comes to COVID-19 by putting a lid on super-spreader house parties.Alberta reported a one-day record of 622 cases on Friday and hos...
Nov 03, 2020
Prison justice society urges 'drastic action' as COVID-19 spreads in Calgary jail
CALGARY - The president of the Alberta Prison Justice Society is calling for drastic action after almost two-thirds of inmates at the Calgary Correctional Centre contracted COVID-19.Amanda Hart-Dowhun...
Nov 02, 2020
Letter: Teen calls out province for closing The Hub on Ross, Camp L.G. Barnes
Letter to Jason Kenney and Rajan Sawhney, How could you? In a year of challenges, fear and isolation you take away my hopes, dreams and opportunities. I am Anakin, an almost 19-year-old young man in R...
Nov 02, 2020
Alberta's quarantine pilot project for international travellers now underway
LETHBRIDGE, AB - Those entering the province through one of two ports of entry will be able to reach their destination much sooner thanks to a new quarantine pilot project.The provincial and federal g...
Nov 02, 2020
Three Bowden Institution employees test positive for COVID-19
Three employees at Bowden Institution have recently tested positive for COVID-19 and are self-isolating at home, Correctional Service Canada confirms. There are currently no reported positive cases of...
Oct 30, 2020