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Free face masks at fast food chains in Alberta now available

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Nearly 600 A&W, McDonald's and Tim Hortons locations across the province are now distributing free non-medical face masks.The province announced late last month that it would be p...

Jun 08, 2020

Private care home owners demand government provide equitable support

A pair of private care home owners in Red Deer, as well as the family of a resident, is calling for the provincial government to take immediate action.They say it makes no sense, especially during a p...

Jun 08, 2020

Active COVID-19 cases up in Alberta for first time since end of April

For the first time since April 30, there is an increase in active cases of COVID-19 in Alberta.The province confirmed 40 new cases overnight, with active cases rising by eight from 328 to 336. There w...

Jun 06, 2020

Government looks to strengthen rights of patients

Proposed amendments to the Mental Health Act will strengthen patient rights and ensure those rights are respected while patients receive needed care.Bill 17, the Mental Health Amendment Act, proposes ...

Jun 05, 2020

Alberta confirms seven new COVID-19 cases

It's the lowest single-day increase since the early onset of the pandemic.Out of 6,624 new test results, Alberta confirmed just seven new cases of COVID-19 on Friday for a total of 7,098."Today's numb...

Jun 05, 2020

Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for June 5

Alberta's chief medical officer of health and other officials will give an update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:3...

Jun 05, 2020

Alberta begins saving COVID-19 samples for research

The Alberta government says health partners are building a safe biorepository to preserve COVID-19 samples long-term to support world-class medical research in combatting the virus.In a release, the p...

Jun 05, 2020

Trudeau announces one-time, non-taxable payment for Canadians with disabilities

Canadians with disabilities are getting help from the federal government.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a one-time, non-taxable payment of up to $600 for Canadians with disabilities, many of ...

Jun 05, 2020

Alberta announces plan for supporting small business during relaunch

The Alberta government is lending a hand to small and medium-sized businesses struggling to stay afloat or reopen.Premier Jason Kenney announced the province will offer one-time relaunch payments of u...

Jun 05, 2020

Alberta with 334 active COVID-19 cases

Alberta is reporting 15 new COVID-19 cases and one new death.That brings the province's total number of cases to 7,091 and deaths to 146.There have been 6,611 cases that have recovered as of Thursday....

Jun 04, 2020