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

Alberta sees fewer new COVID cases; top doc says reason is fewer tests on Christmas

EDMONTON — Alberta's chief medical officer of health says there were an estimated 500 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Boxing Day, but she cautions the low number is a result of fewer tests being performed on Christmas Day. Dr.

Dec 28, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

2021: Alberta eyes post-COVID economic rebound but faces big budget questions

EDMONTON — Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews says the goal in 2021 is to get vaccines out and put the COVID-19 pandemic in the rear-view mirror, then work to fix a battered and beleaguered economy.

Dec 28, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

Santa letters from Barrhead Elementary School

See what area kids are asking Santa for

Dec 24, 2020 9:00 AM Read more >

Supreme Court declines to hear bid for injunction in flight refund case

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada won't hear a case linked to a challenge about air passenger refunds for flights cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dec 23, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccine rolls out across the province

Edmonton, Calgary sites will receive new vaccine doses in coming days

Dec 23, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

Single Albertans can visit one other house over the holidays

"It will make a world of difference for single Albertans who otherwise would not be able to visit their families over Christmas," Kenney said.

Dec 23, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >

Active cases of COVID-19 down to three in County of Barrhead

Premier Jason Kenney announces relaxing of restrictions for single Albertans over Christmas, arrival of second shipment of vaccines

Dec 22, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >

Judge dismisses application for injunction against Alberta's COVID-19 rules

The judge said the case had some merit and wasn't vexatious. But she also said she wasn't sure there has been irreparable harm, so there wasn't enough to persuade her to temporarily suspend restrictions.

Dec 22, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

COVID case totals continue to climb in Athabasca region

Total case count rose by 16 since Dec. 15

Dec 21, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

Temporary injunction sought against Alberta COVID-19 restrictions at Christmas

The measures limit Christmas celebrations to individual households, restrict weddings and funerals to 10 people and prohibit outdoor gatherings.

Dec 21, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >