Health

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Sept. 14

Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on COVID-19 in the province. Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. You can watch t...

Andrew Snook Sep 14, 2020

Minister rules out cuts to AISH payments

Alberta's social services minister is denying newspaper claims that the United Conservative government is considering cuts to Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped payments.Rajan Sawhney posted ...

Sep 13, 2020

Small concerts back on stage, Red Deer sheds another active COVID-19 case

Albertans can raise their voice in song and a small bit of celebration this weekend. Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced on Friday that vocal and wind instrument concerts can resume in Alberta.Public health g...

Sep 11, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Sept. 11

Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. You can watch th...

Sep 11, 2020

Albertans can now get COVID-19 test results through text message

CALGARY - Albertans can now receive their COVID-19 test results through an SMS text message or an automated phone call. Alberta Health Services says anyone who does not consent to receiving results vi...

Sep 10, 2020

COVID-19 outbreaks at three Alberta schools, Red Deer sheds active case

Alberta has confirmed 24 cases of COVID-19 present at 21 schools while infectious and the province now has confirmed outbreaks at three schools - two in Calgary and one in Lethbridge."I want to stress...

Sep 10, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Sept. 10

Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. You can watch th...

Sep 10, 2020

Activist voices opposition of health care service privatization in Alberta

LETHBRIDGE, AB - An Alberta activist is voicing concerns with changes to Alberta's health care system.Sandra Azocar, the executive director of Friends of Medicare, presented to the Southern Alberta Co...

Sep 10, 2020

Alberta Health Services declares COVID-19 outbreaks at two southern Alberta schools

Two COVID-19 outbreaks have been declared at high schools in southern Alberta.A letter sent to parents of students at Henry Wise Wood High School from Alberta Health Services says two or more cases ha...

Sep 10, 2020

Red Deer Recovery Day promoting local addictions support

Central Albertans are invited to an event in Red Deer this weekend that aims to raise awareness about addictions recovery treatment and the information available in our community.Red Deer Recovery Day...

Sep 10, 2020