Health

Red Deer with 722 active COVID-19 cases

With tighter restrictions on the way, Red Deer has once again set a new record for active COVID-19 cases in the city.As of Thursday, Red Deer is reporting 722 active cases of the virus, 10 more than t...

Apr 29, 2021

Alberta announces tighter restrictions for COVID "hotspots" including Red Deer

EDMONTON, AB- Premier Jason Kenney has announced new targeted COVID-19 measures aimed at curbing growth of the virus in notspots across Alberta.Tighter restrictions on in-person schooling, indoor fitn...

Apr 29, 2021

Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for April 29

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...

Apr 29, 2021

Gr. 3-6 students at Stettler Elementary moving to online learning

Due to the high number of staff and students impacted by either a positive COVID-19 result or being deemed a close contact, Clearview Public Schools says Stettler Elementary School will be transitioni...

Apr 29, 2021

Last phases of Alberta’s Phase 2 vaccine rollout start Friday

More Albertans will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointments starting Friday.The province says over 65,000 residents eligible in the rest of the Phase 2C and 2D rollout will be able to book...

Apr 29, 2021

COVID-19 vaccinations to begin at two Alberta meat plants

HIGH RIVER, Alta. - COVID-19 vaccination clinics are to begin Thursday at two of Canada's largest beef packing plants in southern Alberta.Both the Cargill plant, near High River south of Calgary, and ...

Apr 29, 2021

More bookings available at Ponoka Aquaplex

The Ponoka Aquaplex is extending its hours and offering an expanded schedule for public and private swimming lessons and private facility bookings to accommodate growing demand. Starting May 1, the fa...

Apr 29, 2021

Alberta to ship more vaccine, change rules to fight COVID-19 in two hot spots

CALGARY - Alberta is expanding the age eligibility and directing more vaccine doses to two COVID-19 hot spots in the province.Premier Jason Kenney says the measures will help address concerns in Banff...

Apr 28, 2021

Addiction treatment more accessible after user fees eliminated

A central Alberta woman is hoping to help save lives by further spreading the word about financial barriers being removed for those in need of addiction treatment.Carmen Brown of Camrose says if more ...

Apr 28, 2021

Red Deer with 712 active COVID-19 cases

Red Deer has 712 active cases of COVID-19 as of Wednesday, according to the latest numbers from the province. That's just three more than Tuesday's previous record total of 709.Recoveries are up 45 to...

Apr 28, 2021