Health

Some doctors call for mandatory mask use in Alberta to prevent spread of COVID-19

CALGARY - A group of Alberta doctors and scientists is calling for the mandatory use of masks in all indoor spaces outside the home, in crowds and on public transit.The group, which has a campaign cal...

Jun 19, 2020

ACAC cancels fall sports schedule

The Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference (ACAC) has decided to suspend competition during the 2020 Fall term due to COVID-19 precautions. An adjusted conference schedule is now slated to begin in Janu...

Jun 19, 2020

City lawyers still examining class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers

The City of Red Deer's legal team is still looking into whether the municipality will be joining a $10 billion class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers for the current opioid crisis.Mayor Tar...

Jun 18, 2020

Alberta reports 49 new COVID-19 cases

Alberta confirmed another 49 cases of COVID-19 on Thursday to bring the overall total to 7,579.The results come from 7,990 tests completed over the last 24 hours.The number of active cases in the prov...

Jun 18, 2020

WHL commissioner discusses Return to Play protocol

The Western Hockey League is gearing up for a full-68 game season starting on Oct. 2, as they announced on Wednesday in their Return to Play statement.But there will be a lot of hurdles to be cleared ...

Jun 18, 2020

Allergy sufferers worry about stigmatization amid COVID-19

MEDICINE HAT -- It's a time of year that brings a lot of sniffling, sneezing and watery eyes, and it's uncomfortable for many, just ask Terry Damsgaard. "I'm sneezing coughing, rubbing my eyes all the...

Jun 18, 2020

Federal government to roll out COVID-19 contact tracing app

The federal government is putting more focus on testing and contact tracing as cases seem to be steadying across the country.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said a nation-wide, mobile app is being devel...

Jun 18, 2020

Relaunch comes with anxiety for many: Dr. Hinshaw

Alberta's chief medical officer of health said she's heard many Albertans are experiencing anxiety since the province moved into Stage 2 of its economic relaunch from COVID-19 on June 12."There is no ...

Jun 17, 2020

Red Deer remains with one active case of COVID-19

The number of active COVID-19 cases in Alberta rose by 37 on Wednesday to sit at 486.Out of nearly 7,000 tests completed over the past day, 48 new cases were confirmed to bring Alberta's overall total...

Jun 17, 2020

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for June 17

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 17, 2020