Health

New COVID-19 modelling data to be released today, says Trudeau

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the government will be releasing new COVID-19 data modelling later today, but says the signs are encouraging."The data shows that we are continuing to make prog...

Jun 04, 2020

City of Grande Prairie files $10 billion class action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers

The City of Grande Prairie has officially filed a $10 billion class action lawsuit regarding the opioid crisis and will be represented by the Guardian Law Group.Last month, City committee recommended ...

Jun 03, 2020

Phase two of Alberta’s relaunch from COVID-19 could come sooner than later

EDMONTON - Alberta's top doctor says the second phase of the province's relaunch after COVID-19 shutdowns could happen ahead of schedule.Chief medical health officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw says new cases o...

Jun 03, 2020

Alberta down to 344 active COVID-19 cases

A total of 6,587 people in Alberta that contracted COVID-19 have now recovered. There remain 344 active cases in the province, according to Wednesday's update from Dr. Deena Hinshaw. That's 33 less th...

Jun 03, 2020

Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for June 3

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 03, 2020

25,000 PPE kits going out to Alberta truckers

A team of industry partners, sponsors and volunteers is gathering at the Calgary Stampede grounds today (Wed.) to assemble 25,000 personal protective equipment (PPE) kits for truck drivers. The Albert...

Jun 03, 2020

Alberta bill seeks to ban youth vaping

EDMONTON - Alberta is planning to bring in new legislation on vaping that would include a ban on anyone under the age of 18 from using e-cigarettes.Health Minister Tyler Shandro says there is mounting...

Jun 03, 2020

Alberta confirms 13 new COVID-19 cases

Alberta is reporting one of the lowest single-day increases in COVID-19 cases since the pandemic was declared.Just 13 new cases of the novel coronavirus were reported Tuesday out of 3,227 tests comple...

Jun 02, 2020

Appointments can now be booked for COVID-19 testing

RED DEER - All Albertans are now eligible for COVID-19 testing, whether experiencing symptoms, or not.Offered by appointment and free-of-charge at six Alberta Health Services assessment centre locatio...

Jun 02, 2020

Front-line worker: Abuse from customers sometimes too much to handle

A worker at a central Alberta store is speaking out after being spat on by a customer last month.The worker, who rdnewsNOW has agreed to keep anonymous, says the incident was just the latest in a stri...

Jun 01, 2020