Health

Alberta shares COVID-19 update for April 20

Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide her daily update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. (Mon. April 20).Y...

Apr 20, 2020

Trudeau gives COVID-19 briefing for April 20

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to...

Apr 20, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 31 (CPAC)

Union seeking two-week shutdown at Red Deer Olymel facility

The union representing workers at the Olymel pork processing plant in Red Deer is seeking a two-week shutdown amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but the company says that's not an option at this time. Richar...

Apr 20, 2020 (Google Maps)

Health foundation says ventilator fundraising not connected to COVID-19

The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (RDRHF) is clearing the air after a recently published newsletter asked supporters to help fund 10 mechanical ventilation systems.The machines are the same as t...

Apr 17, 2020 The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation says there's an easy explanation for why a recent newsletter is asking for help funding new ventilators. (Photo: RDRHF)

Trudeau gives COVID-19 briefing for April 17

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to begin 9:15 a.m. MT. (...

Apr 17, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 31 (CPAC)

Ponoka town council donates $2000 to food bank during COVID-19 outbreak

Ponoka Town Council is donating $2000 to the Ponoka Food Bank to help support those in need during the COVID-19 crisis. Council approved the motion during its regular meeting this week, which was held...

Apr 16, 2020

Alberta surpasses 2,000 COVID-19 cases

Alberta's chief medical officer is reporting 162 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta on Thursday, bringing the total to 2158.It's the largest reported single day increase in the province to date as Alber...

Apr 16, 2020

Alberta shares COVID-19 update for April 16

Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide her daily update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak at a media conference scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. (Thurs. April 16)...

Apr 16, 2020

Local doctor fears loss of hospital pediatrics over billing changes

A local doctor is sounding the alarm over the long-term future of pediatric care at Red Deer Regional Hospital following changes to physician billing implemented by the provincial government. Red Deer...

Apr 16, 2020

Trudeau gives COVID-19 briefing for April 16

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will share his latest update on the federal government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.Trudeau is to speak during a news conference scheduled to begin 9:15 a.m. MT. (...

Apr 16, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 31 (CPAC)