Health

Family wants change after Redcliff man dies during surgery wait caused by COVID-19

REDCLIFF- An elective surgery that couldn't be scheduled due to COVID-19 has left a Redcliff family mourning and seeking change so that no other family has to suffer a similar tragedy.The family of Je...

Jun 30, 2020

Alberta reports 79 new cases of COVID-19

Alberta saw another noticeable increase in COVID-19 cases on Monday. A total of 79 new cases were reported out of 6,999 test results, bringing the province's total to 8,067.It's Alberta's largest sing...

Jun 29, 2020

New models show COVID-19 progress but with 'hotspots' to monitor: Trudeau

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says new federal models show continued progress in suppressing COVID-19, but with significant hotspots. He says the restrictions Canadians have lived with throug...

Jun 29, 2020

Calgary condo gets higher COVID-19 classification amid outbreak

CALGARY- The number of active COVID-19 cases in a Calgary highrise condo building has prompted provincial officials to change the area's regional classification on the weekend from "open" to "watch."A...

Jun 29, 2020

Alberta COVID-19 numbers updated for June 26

Active COVID-19 cases in Alberta held steady Friday, rising by just three from Thursday to a total of 509. Alberta Health is reporting that the number of people in the province that have recovered fro...

Jun 26, 2020

The Lifesaving Society reminds you to be safe around water

The Lifesaving Society wants to remind everyone to be safe when they are in, on and around water as Canadians prepare to celebrate Canada's birthday. We ask that residents and visitors of Alberta and ...

Jun 26, 2020

Education minister confident students will be back in schools in September

MEDICINE HAT- Education Minister Adriana LaGrange says the government is confident that students will be back in school in September for near-normal operations with increased health measures in place....

Jun 26, 2020

Alberta funding more mental health supports for first responders, military

The Alberta government will provide funding to help first responders and members of the military dealing with mental health issues.The funding, $362,000, will go to the Heroes in Mind, Advocacy and Re...

Jun 25, 2020

Alberta expands COVID-19 testing; Red Deer records new active case

Alberta is continuing to expand testing for COVID-19.Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Thursday that a limited number of community pharmacies will begin to offer testing to Albertans without sym...

Jun 25, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for June 25

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...

Jun 25, 2020