Health

Peak of third wave likely still to come: Dr. Hinshaw

Red Deer now sits with a record 894 active cases of COVID-19, an increase of 11 over the last day.It leaves Red Deer with an active case rate of 840.3 her 100,000, up about 11 points in 24 hours - 11t...

May 06, 2021

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for May 6

Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Yo...

May 06, 2021

Government invests in Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services

The provincial government is investing another $50,000 to support sexual assault survivors in Alberta.The one-time investment is being made in the Association of Alberta Sexual Assault Services (AASAS...

May 06, 2021

Team Jigger Foundation launches Chair Aware 2021

With further COVID-19 restrictions announced by the Alberta Government on Tuesday, May 4, organizers and partners of the first ever Chair Aware event have decided to postpone the fundraiser until such...

May 06, 2021

Canadian Pacific matches local couple's health foundation donation

Red Deer Regional Health Foundation (RDRHF) is pleased to announce that Canadian Pacific (CP) has contributed an additional $20,000 to enhance healthcare in Central Alberta, matching a very generous g...

May 05, 2021

City updates sport and rec offerings following latest restrictions

The City of Red Deer has updated its sport and recreation operations in light of the latest public health restrictions announced by the province.City of Red Deer outdoor fitness classes are cancelled ...

May 05, 2021

Red Deer up two to 883 active COVID-19 cases

Red Deer's active COVID-19 case rate held steady on Wednesday. The latest numbers from the province show the city with 883 active cases, up two from Tuesday, representing an active case rate of 829.9 ...

May 05, 2021

Mental Health Week highlights help available for central Albertans

"Name it, don't numb it."That's the theme for this year's Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Mental Health Week, May 3-9.Christine Stewart, executive director for CMHA Central Alberta Region, s...

May 05, 2021

Madu promises enforcement against COVID-19 rule-breakers

Concrete action is needed to address public health threats and health system strain being caused by those who defy the efforts to reduce the spread of COVID-19, says Justice Minister and Solicitor Gen...

May 05, 2021

All Albertans 12+ to be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine

All Albertans over the age of 12 will soon be eligible for COVID-19 vaccine.After offering vaccine to Albertans most at risk for severe outcomes, provincials officials say Alberta has now progressed t...

May 05, 2021