Health

Drug debris cleanup program returns thanks to generous donation

A project offering individuals who use drugs the opportunity to safely collect and dispose of drug debris in Red Deer is making a comeback.After a three-year hiatus, Turning Point has announced that t...

Sep 17, 2020

AHS launching online booking tool for care home visits

EDMONTON - Alberta Health Services (AHS) says it has developed an online tool that allows designated family/support persons and other visitors to request scheduled visits with their loved one in conti...

Sep 16, 2020

Red Deer down to 8 active COVID-19 cases

Alberta is reporting an additional 171 cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday to push the overall total to since the onset of the pandemic to 16,128.The province completed 12,540 tests for the virus over the ...

Sep 16, 2020

Red Deer down to nine active COVID-19 cases

Alberta is reporting an additional 124 cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday to bring the overall total to 15,957.The province completed 12,985 tests for the virus over the past 24 hours.Alberta has 1,491 acti...

Sep 15, 2020

Active COVID-19 cases in Red Deer hold steady

Alberta recorded an additional 418 cases of COVID-19 over the weekend. There were 105 cases confirmed on Friday (Sept. 11), 173 on Sept. 12 and 140 on Sept. 13.The total number of COVID-19 cases acros...

Sep 14, 2020

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