Health

First confirmed COVID-19 case at Red Deer pork processing plant

A pork processing plant in Red Deer that employs over 1,500 people has recorded its first confirmed case of COVID-19. Olymel spokesperson Richard Vigneault says a worker at their Red Deer facility cam...

Aug 17, 2020

No high school sports competition in Alberta until Stage 3 of relaunch: ASAA

High school sports in Alberta have been been put on pause until further notice. The Alberta Schools' Athletics Association (ASAA) announced on Thursday that all of its fall provincial championships ha...

Aug 14, 2020

City council to debate mask bylaw Monday

Red Deer city council is set to debate whether to make the wearing of face coverings in public spaces in the city mandatory.At their meeting on Monday, council will potentially consider all three read...

Aug 13, 2020

Slight drop in active COVID-19 cases in Central Zone, one new death

There are 76 news cases of COVID-19 being reported in Alberta today, including three more deaths.According to Alberta Health, that brings the total number of coronavirus cases identified in the provin...

Aug 13, 2020

AHS reinstating parking fees

Alberta Health Services says it is reinstating parking fees as part of the province's "return to normal business" from the COVID-19 pandemic. Parking fees will be reinstated for employees on August 31...

Aug 13, 2020

Rocky town council to discuss making masks mandatory in all indoor public spaces

At their next meeting on Tuesday, Rocky Mountain House town council will begin discussions on whether to make face masks mandatory within all public indoor spaces to help prevent spread of COVID-19.It...

Aug 12, 2020

Hinshaw recommends COVID-19 testing for school staff as Alberta records 121 new cases

Alberta's chief medical officer of health is recommending all teachers and school staff be tested for COVID-19 before returning to school and then regularly through the school year. Dr. Deena Hinshaw ...

Aug 12, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for August 12

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...

Aug 12, 2020

Drayton Valley doctor says he’s leaving Alberta over dispute with province

A family physician in Drayton Valley says he's leaving the province due to the ongoing dispute between the provincial government and Alberta doctors. Dr. Cody Thomson of Claro Family Practice announce...

Aug 12, 2020

From masks to cohorting, a guide to back-to-school rules across the country

Plans are being made across the country for how to safely send students back to school in the fall as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Here is a look at what the various provinces have said ...

Aug 11, 2020