Health

State of local emergency declared in Red Deer amidst COVID-19

The City of Red Deer has declared a state of local emergency to assist the province's efforts to combat and respond to the spread of COVID-19. The state of local emergency, which took effect at 9:20 a...

Mar 16, 2020

New online tool to help Albertans determine need for COVID-19 testing

CALGARY - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has developed a simple online assessment tool to help people decide whether they need to be tested for COVID-19.Available at ahs.ca/covid, this tool asks questi...

Mar 13, 2020

Town of Ponoka announces precautionary measures in response to COVID-19

To help ensure the safety and wellness of Ponoka citizens and to minimize the spread of illness, the Town is implementing the following steps effective immediately in response to the COVID-19 pandemic...

Mar 13, 2020

Alberta extending sick leave for workers dealing with COVID-19

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province is making changes employment rules by implementing paid job-protected leave. Kenney says changes to the Employment Standards Code will allow employees wh...

Andrew Snook Mar 13, 2020 Alberta Premier Jason Kenney speaks during a March 13 news conference updating the province's response to coronavirus

Town of Blackfalds cancels, postpones upcoming events

AHS has recommended that any public gatherings exceeding 250 should be cancelled. In light of that, the Town of Blackfalds is following the same precautions as other municipalities in postponing most ...

Mar 13, 2020

Alberta's chief medical officer gives daily COVID-19 update

Alberta's chief medical officer of health will provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a media conference scheduled for 4 p.m.Yo...

Mar 13, 2020

Mayor Veer issues statement regarding COVID-19 pandemic

Red Deer Mayor Tara Veer, on behalf of city council, issued the following statement Friday afternoon in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic situation."As Red Deerians, I know many of our citizens are inc...

Mar 13, 2020 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Innisfail musician donates part of his liver to save dad's life

A musician from Innisfail is encouraging organ donation after giving 80 per cent of his liver to help save his father from cancer.Devin Cooper, 23, went under the knife at University of Alberta Hospit...

Mar 13, 2020 Devin Cooper (left) donated 80 per cent of his liver to his father Perry (right). The father and son both underwent successful surgeries at University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton on Feb. 18. (Photo: Devin Cooper)

House of Commons closes for five weeks over COVID-19 concerns

OTTAWA - The House of Commons decided to shut down Friday for five weeks to help ensure MPs do not contribute to the spread of COVID-19.All parties agreed to the measure, which means MPs will miss two...

Mar 13, 2020

Chinook's Edge receives $10,000 from Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation

INNISFAIL- The Board of Trustees of the Chinooks Edge School Division was presented with a cheque for $10,000 on Wednesday as the recipients of this year's Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation grant. The mo...

Mar 13, 2020