Health

Rocky doctors to give up hospital privileges over billing changes

It potentially is a big blow to healthcare in Rocky Mountain House. On Monday, doctors with the Rocky Medical Clinic gave 90 days' notice to Alberta Health Services that they plan to resign their AHS ...

Apr 20, 2020

Doctors in dozens of Alberta communities to reduce services: survey

A growing list of Alberta doctors is warning of a looming health care crisis in rural areas of the province.The Rural Sustainability Group - a grassroots physician movement aimed at drawing attention ...

Apr 20, 2020

Cargill temporarily closing High River meat-packing plant

CALGARY - The Cargill meat-packing plant in southern Alberta announced Monday it is temporarily shutting down as the result of COVID-19.The High River facility, which employs about 2,000 workers, has ...

Apr 20, 2020 (Photo: Cargill)

Staff to be increased at Alberta continuing care facilities

Health Minister Tyler Shandro announced Monday that the province is taking more measures to stem the tide of outbreaks at continuing care facilities in Alberta.Increased funding will be coming in the ...

Apr 20, 2020

Number of COVID-19 cases in Red Deer remains 32

The number of COVID-19 cases reported in Alberta on Monday rose by 105 to a total of 2,905. The number of cases in the Central zone rose by one to 77. In Red Deer, 32 cases are reported, including thr...

Apr 20, 2020

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)