Health

UCP members pass resolution at AGM calling for privately-funded health care option

EDMONTON - Members of Alberta's governing United Conservative Party have narrowly endorsed a resolution at their annual general meeting that supports the option of a privately-funded and privately man...

Oct 20, 2020

Red Deer now with 39 active COVID-19 cases

Red Deer now has 39 active cases of COVID-19, according to Monday's updated online statistics from Alberta Health. That's an increase of four from the last report on Friday. The number of recoveries i...

Oct 19, 2020

RDC reports two COVID-19 cases

Red Deer College says it has been notified that two members of its community have tested positive for COVID-19. College officials say these individuals are now in self-isolation.The college said in a ...

Oct 19, 2020

COVID-19 outbreak at Lethbridge Cavendish plant, 12 employees test positive

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Cavendish has temporarily shut down operations at its Lethbridge location during a COVID-19 outbreak.A statement emailed from the company confirmed that 12 employees have tested posit...

Oct 19, 2020

Red Deer now with 35 active cases of COVID-19

Red Deer has added four more active cases of COVID-19 and now has 35. The number of recoveries held at 111 as the city's overall case count rose to 146.An outbreak remains in effect for Hunting Hills ...

Oct 16, 2020

Sundre hospital renamed in honour of Myron Thompson

Sundre's hospital has been renamed in honour of one of the town's most prominent citizens who served the public for over 50 years.Officials say the Myron Thompson Health Centre commemorates someone wh...

Oct 16, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Oct. 16

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...

Oct 16, 2020

Five COVID-19 cases now confirmed at Hunting Hills, West Park Elementary reports first

The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases at Hunting Hills High School has reached five. Approximately 80 people are now in self-isolation as a result, Red Deer Public Schools confirms.Principal Darwin R...

Oct 16, 2020

Ponoka loses potential new doctor over government's battle with physicians

A Ponoka medical clinic in desperate need of physicians has lost a potential recruit due to the province's relationship with its doctors, according to one of the clinic's doctors.Dr. Greg Sawisky with...

Oct 15, 2020

Red Deer adds four more active COVID-19 cases

The record number of active COVID-19 cases in Red Deer continues to rise. The city has 31 active cases of the virus as of Thursday, an increase of four from Wednesday's total of 27.Red Deer has now ha...

Oct 15, 2020