Tag Archives: Health
No active COVID-19 cases in Red Deer
The city of Red Deer is, for the time being, free of COVID-19.All 37 cases the city has seen thus far have now recovered, according to the latest numbers from Alberta Health. There are also no active ...
Jun 01, 2020
Alberta officials share COVID-19 update for June 1
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:...
Jun 01, 2020
City to address backlog of rough sleeper camps in June
Despite two new temporary shelters in the city, municipal staff say the number of rough sleeper camps has not gone down.Between Jan. 1 and May 25 of 2019, there were 101 camps tended to. There were 81...
Jun 01, 2020
All Albertans now eligible for COVID-19 testing: Hinshaw
COVID-19 testing eligibility in Alberta is being expanded to include anyone in Alberta whether they have symptoms or not. Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw says that starting Friday, r...
May 29, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for May 29
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...
May 29, 2020
Sylvan Lake reopening public washrooms this weekend
The Town of Sylvan Lake is reopening some of its public washrooms located along the waterfront (Sylvan Lake Park). Mayor Sean McIntyre says the town's emergency operations centre is fast-tracking the ...
May 29, 2020
Free non-medical masks available at Alberta drive-thrus
The next time you head out for a double-double, Big Mac or Teen Burger you'll also be able to get your hands on non-medical face masks.Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Friday morning th...
May 29, 2020
Playgrounds reopen in Lacombe County
Lacombe County is reopening its playgrounds and public washroom facilities at County recreational areas starting today (Friday, May 29). (Source: Lacombe County)Lacombe County's trails and natural par...
May 29, 2020
29 new cases of COVID-19 confirmed in Alberta
Another 54 Albertans have recovered from COVID-19, according to Thursday's updated numbers from Alberta Health, bringing the total to 6,160.There are now just 652 active cases in the province, 27 fewe...
May 28, 2020
'It's too hard': Brooks family recounts life with COVID-19
BROOKS, AB- Hand in hand, father Elpedio Enopia and daughter Elloiza Enopia battle it out at a game of arm wrestling as mother Monaliza Enopia watches on. The three, once separated, now reunited once ...
May 27, 2020