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

New cases of COVID-19 pop up in Woodlands County

Disruption in production will mean reduction in supply in coming weeks, Health Minister reports

Jan 15, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Westlock area COVID-19 update: 15 active, 157 recorded

Pfizer-BioNTech temporarily reduces supply, Phase 1 to take longer

Jan 15, 2021 4:17 PM Read more >

First COVID ticket issued by peace officers during state of emergency

Lac La Biche resident issued $1,000 fine for New Year's party

Jan 14, 2021 4:15 PM Read more >

The home grown effect has helped Albertans cope with COVID-19

'There is a wonderful purpose behind being a plant parent'

Jan 14, 2021 4:15 PM Read more >

Experts say stretching out time between COVID-19 vaccine doses in Alberta reasonable

CALGARY — Infectious disease experts say it makes sense for Alberta to stretch the amount of time between first and second doses beyond what's spelled out on the labels of the two approved COVID-19 vaccines.

Jan 14, 2021 3:15 PM Read more >

Westlock area COVID-19 update: 19 active, 155 recorded

Alberta: 875 new cases, 12,838 active

Jan 13, 2021 4:01 PM Read more >

Family lodges criminal complaint against Cargill in COVID-19 death

No charges have been laid

Jan 13, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

'A firecracker:' Colleagues mourn Edmonton-area care aide who died from COVID-19

"She was kind of goofy and sarcastic a little bit, but sweet as a pie."

Jan 13, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

Westlock area COVID-19 update: 19 active cases, 154 total

Alberta update: 652 new cases, 13,220 active

Jan 12, 2021 3:59 PM Read more >

Alberta ramps up COVID-19 vaccinations, paramedics on priority list for shots

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province is ramping up and expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to inoculate paramedics and other emergency service workers.

Jan 12, 2021 1:15 PM Read more >