Health

Alberta's changes to doctors' billing during pandemic are unethical: experts

EDMONTON - A University of Calgary professor says it was unethical for the Alberta government to bring in changes during the COVID-19 pandemic to how doctors bill for their services.Dr. Ian Mitchell, ...

Apr 15, 2020

Lacombe city councillor urging formal support for local doctors

A city councillor in Lacombe is urging his colleagues to show support for local doctors in their ongoing negotiations with the provincial government.Chris Ross introduced the following notice of motio...

Apr 15, 2020

Alberta launches $53M COVID-19 mental health response plan

After the largest single day jump in COVID-19 cases in Alberta yesterday, Premier Jason Kenney announced a further 126 cases on Wednesday. The provincial total now sits at 1,996. Kenney had no further...

Apr 15, 2020

Alberta reports 126 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday

Alberta is reporting 126 new confirmed COVID-19 infections on Wednesday, bringing the total to 1,996.There are no new virus-related fatalities as that total for the province remains 48. Premier Jason ...

Apr 15, 2020

Alberta shares COVID-19 update for April 15

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. (Wed. April 15).Y...

Apr 15, 2020

'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)