Health

Alberta launchs map showing schools with COVID-19

Alberta's chief medical officer of health says that while there is information circulating that identifies more schools with cases of COVID-19, the province's threshold records only those who attended...

Sep 09, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Sept. 9

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 09, 2020

Kenney says Alberta won't 'micromanage' businesses as COVID-19 infections climb

ENOCH, Alta. - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says a recent rise in active COVID-19 cases in the province is concerning but government micromanaging isn't the answer to curbing the spread.Kenney says Al...

Sep 09, 2020

Alberta moves to improve palliative care

Alberta has announced $6 million for two palliative care groups to enhance care and the appointment of an MLA to consult with stakeholders to allocate another $14 million to palliative care over the n...

Sep 09, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Sept. 8 as schools start reporting cases

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 08, 2020

AUPE files labour board complaint for Michener Centre workers

The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) says the government owes backpay approximately 50 workers, including licensed practical nurses at Michener Centre.Michener Centre is a provincially-ope...

Sep 04, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update heading into long weekend

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 04, 2020

Pandemic forces change of plans for local World Suicide Prevention Day event

September is Suicide Prevention Month and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, officials with Suicide Information and Education Services are hoping to let people know they are still here to support central ...

Sep 04, 2020

Alberta updating guidelines for continuing care facilities, casinos

As daily new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta continue to be in the triple digits, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced changes to the public health guidance on casinos and racing entertainment centres and continu...

Josh Hall Sep 03, 2020

Active cases of COVID-19 up regionally and provincially

Alberta confirmed 130 new cases in its Thursday update and now has a total of 14,310 cases over the course of the pandemic. The province now has 1,415 active cases, up 12 from Wednesday, and 12,653 re...

Sep 03, 2020