Health

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

AHS closes down Whistle Stop Café

Alberta Health Services has closed down a central Alberta caf for repeatedly flaunting public health restrictions. A video livestreamed to the Whistle Stop Caf's Facebook page morning shows RCMP offic...

May 05, 2021

Pfizer vaccine approved for kids 12 to 15 years old

Health Canada says the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine can now be given to kids as young as 12.The vaccine was previously authorized for anyone at least 16 years of age or older.A trial of more than 2,200 you...

Andrew Snook May 05, 2021

Kenney to field questions on new COVID rules, looming hospital crisis

EDMONTON - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and key members of his United Conservative cabinet are to provide more details and answer questions this morning on new COVID-19 health restrictions.A news conf...

May 05, 2021