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

Alberta projects COVID hospitalizations could soon soar to 775

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, chief medical officer of health, said the projections are the "worst-case scenario" and don't take into account the recently announced new restrictions.

Dec 2, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

Mask bylaw critiqued for lack of consultation

COVID cases within Athabasca County borders continue to rise, with Boyle now at 16 of 24

Dec 2, 2020 2:26 PM Read more >

Holidays will look different this year: Hinshaw

“I am encouraging Albertans to begin preparing for a much different holiday season."

Dec 2, 2020 2:15 PM Read more >

COVID-19 cases continue to soar in Alberta

Over the weekend, Alberta broke the 1,700 mark for new daily cases, with a total of more than 5,000 cases being reported in the past three days.

Dec 1, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

COVID-19 caregivers are lonely, frustrated and unable to sleep

Calls to support group have quadrupled since March

Dec 1, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Active cases rise to six in County of Barrhead

More than 5,000 new cases identified throughout Alberta over the past three days

Nov 30, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >

Athabasca region reaches 25 active COVID cases

Boyle numbers remain static, one more active case reported in Athabasca region

Nov 30, 2020 5:18 PM Read more >

Three COVID-19 cases recorded in Westlock today

Two more recover; 11 active cases

Nov 30, 2020 4:00 PM Read more >

COVID-19 vaccines will work if Canadians play their part, say U of A experts

Success of mass vaccination will hinge on people doing all they can to stay healthy through winter and getting immunized once vaccines arrive.

Nov 30, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

Westlock clinic closes after COVID-19 exposure

Appointments to be rescheduled

Nov 30, 2020 11:13 AM Read more >