Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Westlock, Athabasca, Barrhead News and Information

Alberta campgrounds appear headed for another busy year

Online bookings for provincial sites begin March 4

Mar 2, 2021 1:15 PM Read more >

Restrictions on indoor fitness, libraries eased in Alberta

Effective immediately, libraries will be able to open at 15 per cent of their fire-code capacity, excluding staff, and low-intensity individual and group workouts for adults will be able to start up again.

Mar 2, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

'Enormous demand' expected for immunizations: Hinshaw

“This is a massive expansion for our province and a big step forward. If you're 74 and turning 75 this year, you are eligible for the vaccine."

Feb 24, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

Westlock area COVID-19 update: 2 active cases, 175 total

Alberta: 267 new cases, 4,516 active

Feb 23, 2021 4:36 PM Read more >

No decision to be made on moving to Step 2 until at least March 1

While Alberta is meeting the threshold for hospitalizations, the province is concerned about growing case numbers in recent days

Feb 22, 2021 6:30 PM Read more >

Last of active COVID cases clearing

Boyle and Athabasca hospitals both have outbreaks

Feb 22, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Age will be the priority for Phase 2 of Alberta's vaccine rollout in April

Age and chronic health conditions are the two biggest factors driving the Phase 2 roll out of the provincial vaccine plan in Alberta.

Feb 20, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >

Seniors 75+ can register for COVID vaccine next week

"Age is the single greatest factor for risk for COVID-19 mortality."

Feb 20, 2021 4:30 PM Read more >

Westlock area COVID-19 update: 3 active cases, 173 total

Cases adjusted from 176 total last Friday

Feb 18, 2021 4:28 PM Read more >

Westlock area COVID-19 update: 3 active cases, 175 total

Alberta: 277 new cases, 4,857 active

Feb 17, 2021 4:53 PM Read more >

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