Health

Bowden rodeo event defies health restrictions

Despite a one-day record of 2,433 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday, a large crowd of people, reportedly more than 2,000, showed up at a rodeo event near Bowden. The event, dubbed the No More Lockdowns R...

Josh Hall May 02, 2021

Banff, Fort McMurray await details before deciding on COVID-19 curfews

EDMONTON - COVID-19 hot spots in a Rocky Mountain tourist town and northeastern Alberta's oilsands hub want more details from the provincial government before deciding to request curfews.Alberta Premi...

Apr 30, 2021

Local dealership donates 1,000 COVID masks to charities

Wheaton Chevrolet was proud this week to distribute 1,000 masks to various central Alberta charities to assist in the fight against COVID-19. With the assistance of General Motors, who have been manuf...

Apr 30, 2021

Over $1M for sterilizing equipment upgrades at Olds hospital

Alberta Health Services says more than $1 million in upgrades will further ensure that medical devices used at the facility are cleaned and sterilized properly - a process known as medical device repr...

Apr 30, 2021

AHS encourages you to take small steps for your mental well-being

We are all faced with stressful times, especially as we continue to face the impacts of COVID-19. During Mental Health Week, May 3 - 9, Alberta Health Services is reminding Albertans of the small step...

Apr 30, 2021

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