Health

'What's going to happen?' Alberta teen recounts brush with death from COVID-19

OKOTOKS, Alta. - Matt Greenshields never worried about COVID-19 until he found himself thinking about death as he was being wheeled down the empty, darkened hallways of a hospital on his way...

Apr 15, 2020

Trudeau gives COVID-19 briefing for April 15

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 15, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 31 (CPAC)

City announces additional facility closures and event cancellations

The City of Red Deer has announced more facility closures and event cancellations through June 30.In addition to the previously announced closure of recreation, parks and culture facilities, due to th...

Apr 15, 2020 River Bend Golf and Recreation Area will remain closed until at least June 30, The City of Red Deer says. (rdnewsNOW file photo)

'Parade of Gratitude' in Lacombe next Monday

The Lacombe Police Service, in partnership with the Lacombe Fire Department, Lacombe County Fire Department, Alberta Sheriffs, Lacombe County Peace Officers, City of Lacombe Bylaw Services, Alberta He...

Apr 15, 2020

Westerner Days status remains up in the air

The status of Red Deer's largest annual summer event remains yet to be determined as the city deals with the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Westerner Days is currently scheduled to run from July 15-20, ...

Apr 14, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Alberta working to get PPE for non-AHS facilities

The provincial government says it is working hard to source personal protective equipment (PPE) and expedite its distribution to groups and organizations in need. Many organizations have already recei...

Apr 14, 2020

Autodialer to inform more Albertans of negative test results: AHS

CALGARY - Starting Wednesday, April 15, more Albertans being tested for COVID-19 will now have the option to receive their negative COVID-19 test results over the phone through an autodialer system th...

Apr 14, 2020

Number of COVID-19 cases in Red Deer holds steady at 32

Alberta's chief medical officer is reporting 138 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, bringing the total to 1870.Dr. Deena Hinshaw says 914 Albertans have now recovered after being infected with the viru...

Apr 14, 2020

Pharmacist launches campaign to support Red Deer Food Bank

A Red Deer pharmacist is calling on central Albertans and other local pharmacists to join him in supporting the Red Deer Food Bank during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dev Aggarwal, co-owner of Westpark I.D....

Apr 14, 2020 Dev Aggarwal (left) and Francis Miguel (right) are co-owners of Westpark I.D.A. Drugs in Red Deer. They have started a GoFundMe campaign in support of the Red Deer Food Bank to help those going hungry in our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Supplied)

$3-million in provincial grants being given to Caregivers Alberta

EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta looks to support the province's caregivers.They are giving $3-million in grants to Caregivers Alberta, a non-profit organization that provides programs and res...

Apr 14, 2020 Health Minister Tyler Shandro. (Government of Alberta)