Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

$1,200 one-time payment for critical workers in Alberta

Thousands of Albertans working on the frontlines during the pandemic will receive a one-time $1,200 payment from the government.

Feb 11, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >

Westlock area COVID-19 update: 7 active cases, 176 total

Alberta: 339 new cases, 5,706 active 

Feb 10, 2021 5:21 PM Read more >

Shandro explains rural rollout of COVID-19 vaccine in Alberta

Despite cold storage requirements of -80 C for the Pfizer vaccine and-20 C for Moderna, there has been no spoilage due to temperature.

Feb 10, 2021 8:23 AM Read more >

Westlock area COVID-19 update: 7 active cases, 176 total

Alberta: 195 new cases, 5,831 active 

Feb 9, 2021 3:53 PM Read more >

County of Barrhead still has six active cases of COVID-19

Province enters Step 1 of four-step framework for easing COVID-19 restrictions

Feb 8, 2021 6:10 PM Read more >

Westlock area COVID-19 update: 7 active cases, 176 total

Alberta: 269 new cases, 6,196 active 

Feb 8, 2021 4:40 PM Read more >

Athabasca area records first COVID death

No new outbreak cases at Athabasca Healthcare Centre or Boyle School

Feb 7, 2021 5:44 PM Read more >

No new COVID-19 cases linked to Westlock auto shop outbreak

Five people tested positive in late January

Feb 6, 2021 8:00 AM Read more >

A second person dies of COVID-19 in the Westlock area

Westlock area COVID-19 update: 7 active cases, 173 total

Feb 5, 2021 4:52 PM Read more >

Alberta variant cases now at 68; province says strict testing and tracking in place

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, the chief medical officer of health, said two of the new cases have potentially exposed two Calgary zone schools.

Feb 5, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >