Health

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

Canada Post confirms three COVID-19 cases at Red Deer facility

Canada Post has confirmed three cases of COVID-19 amongst staff at its Red Deer processing facility.The crown corporation says three employees working separately have informed their employer of positi...

Oct 15, 2020

Red Deer adds five more active COVID-19 cases

After reaching a new record high on Tuesday, Red Deer has added five more active cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday. Red Deer now has 27 active cases to go along with 110 recoveries as the total number of...

Oct 14, 2020