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

County of Barrhead sees surge in local COVID-19 cases

16 cases of COVID-19 now identified in county, more than there have ever been at any one time

Mar 24, 2021 6:30 PM Read more >

Boyle area reports region's only COVID cases

Athabasca region reached zero active cases Wednesday, but added three Saturday

Mar 21, 2021 5:21 PM Read more >

Lac La Biche pharmacy getting requests from outside the area for vaccine

One area pharmacist says he has received phone calls from as far as Edmonton, asking if they can book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine.

Mar 20, 2021 3:45 PM Read more >

Six cases of COVID-19 identified at Barrhead schools

Administration notified by parents that five students at BCHS and one student at BES are COVID-positive

Mar 19, 2021 6:00 PM Read more >

One of Okotoks area's first COVID victims, feels blessed, worried

Leah Beingessner healthy one year after being diagnosed with COVID

Mar 17, 2021 1:15 PM Read more >

AHS officials share info about COVID variants and vaccines

‘COVID Conversation’ held over Zoom on March 9 between North Zone officials and members of the public

Mar 13, 2021 1:00 PM Read more >

Rapid tests rolling out in schools

The minister said the rapid testing program can allow for students and staff to be tested during the day without disruption to their daily routines. It can take as little as 15 minutes to get the results of a rapid test.

Mar 12, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

Albertans rush to book vaccines

“This is great news and will go a long way in protecting those who are most vulnerable to severe outcomes from this virus."

Mar 12, 2021 2:15 PM Read more >

Alberta continues to ease COVID-19 restrictions

"Each time we ease restrictions we increase opportunities for COVID-19 to spread if we do not continue to follow the important preventive measures required for each activity."

Mar 9, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

Friday marked one year of COVID-19 in Alberta

“Despite the changes, challenges and losses we have encountered, we have proven just how resilient Albertans are.”

Mar 6, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >