Health

Non-medical masks can keep people with COVID-19 from spreading it, Tam says

OTTAWA - Wearing a simple cloth mask is a way for someone who might have COVID-19 without realizing it to avoid spreading the illness to others, Canada's top public-health doctor said Monday.Dr. There...

Apr 06, 2020

Kenney says Alberta's COVID-19 projection will include "very challenging numbers”

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will deliver a televised address Tuesday night where he will share projections regarding COVID-19 in Alberta."Albertans want to know the real numbers. So beginning...

Apr 06, 2020

RDC says “person within its community” tests positive for COVID-19

Red Deer College says someone associated with RDC has tested positive for COVID-19."Yesterday we learned of a person within our College community who has tested positive for COVID-19. Given the size o...

Apr 06, 2020

Alberta shares COVID-19 update for April 6

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 6).Yo...

Apr 06, 2020

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson moved to intensive care with COVID-19

LONDON - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was moved to the intensive care unit of a London hospital after his coronavirus symptoms worsened Monday, just a day after he was admitted for what were s...

Apr 06, 2020 Associated Press File Photo

Group calls for closure of B.C.-Alberta border to limit spread of COVID-19

CRANBROOK, B.C. - The Regional District of East Kootenay (RDEK) is calling on B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer to take stronger measures to slow the spread of COVID-19."As a region, we are united in o...

Apr 06, 2020 Hwy 3 sign in the Crowsnest Pass near the B.C.-Alberta border. (Lethbridge News Now)

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Non-medical masks can keep people with COVID-19 from spreading it, Tam says

OTTAWA - Wearing a simple cloth mask is a way for someone who might have COVID-19 without realizing it to avoid spreading the illness to others, Canada's top public-health doctor said Monday.Dr. There...

Apr 06, 2020

Trudeau provides COVID-19 update for April 6

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 06, 2020 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is shown speaking during a media conference on March 27 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Save-On-Foods launches $1 million campaign to feed kids in need across Western Canada

Save-On-Foods has committed $500,000 toward their $1 million fundraising goal aimed at giving kids easier access to school meal supports during the COVID-19 pandemic.With an estimated one in five scho...

Apr 03, 2020

Operators insist Red Deer's overflow homeless shelters safe to use during pandemic

The operators of Red Deer's overflow homeless shelters say they have everything they need to ensure public health measures are being followed to help prevent any spread of COVID-19.Criticism poured in...

Apr 02, 2020 A look inside the new temporary homeless shelter being operated by Safe Harbour during the COVID-19 pandemic. (Supplied photo)