Health

Province's reversal may not be enough to bring Rocky doctors back to hospital

On April 20, physicians at the Rocky Medical Clinic gave a 90 days' notice to Alberta Health Services that they will be resigning their AHS privileges at the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre.This wa...

May 01, 2020

Spirits remain high among those helping Red Deer's most vulnerable

Morale remains high among front-line workers who continue to help Red Deer's most vulnerable citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the city's Overdose Prevention Site, operated by Turning Point, t...

May 01, 2020 A look inside the temporary homeless shelter being operated by Safe Harbour Society during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Supplied)

Red Deer now with six active COVID-19 cases

Alberta confirmed 190 new cases on Thursday for a total of 5,355. The number of COVID-19 cases in Red Deer increased by one to 36, including six active and 30 recovered. Central zone cases now sit at ...

Andrew Snook Apr 30, 2020

Alberta announces phased economic relaunch strategy

EDMONTON, AB - It should not be much longer before at least some COVID-19 restrictions are lifted.The Government of Alberta announced its "safely staged COVID-19 relaunch" strategy Thursday."I'm confi...

Andrew Snook Apr 30, 2020 Premier Jason Kenney. (Government of Alberta)

WATCH: Premier Kenney announces relaunch strategy for Alberta economy

Premier Jason Kenney will unveil plans for the staged relaunch strategy for Alberta's economy.He'll do so during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. that you can watch here.Kenney has said the p...

Apr 30, 2020

Youth HQ offering virtual programming during pandemic

Though the building may be closed to the public, Youth HQ continues to delivery it's programming to children and youth during this time of isolation. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Red Deer and District ...

Apr 30, 2020

18 rural Alberta doctors say no trust in government, some will end hospital work

EDMONTON - Eighteen rural physicians say they no longer trust the government and some of them will no longer work in hospitals after the COVID-19 pandemic despite recent fee changes.The doctors from W...

Apr 30, 2020

Rural AHS sites move to appointment-only lab collections

EDMONTON - Rural hospitals and urgent care facilities are moving to appointment-only lab work for outpatients starting Monday, May 4, to control traffic in and out of healthcare facilities.Alberta Hea...

Apr 30, 2020

FCSS notes decline in mental health during COVID-19 crisis

Self-isolation, closures of non-essential businesses and cancelled or postponed events are to help reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 and help save lives, but some families aren't coping well wit...

Apr 30, 2020 Self-care checklist courtesy of FCSS

Hundreds protest COVID-19 restrictions at Alberta legislature

Around 200 people attended an "End the Lockdown" protest Wednesday at the Alberta legislature.The crowd called on the province to increase the limit on the number who can gather due to COVID-19 and to...

Apr 30, 2020