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

First COVID-19 death in Westlock

Three more cases recorded over the weekend

Nov 30, 2020 9:12 AM Read more >

COVID cases continue to rise in Athabasca region

Four more reported in Boyle, while there has been one recovery overall

Nov 28, 2020 7:07 PM Read more >

Active cases drop to four in County of Barrhead

Hillcrest Lodge no longer listed as experiencing outbreak

Nov 27, 2020 7:30 PM Read more >

Active COVID-19 cases in Westlock drop below 10

Area still under enhanced measures enforceable by peace officers

Nov 27, 2020 4:03 PM Read more >

One more COVID case in Athabasca region

Totals rise to 19 active cases and 18 recoveries

Nov 26, 2020 4:35 PM Read more >

Doctors say Alberta restrictions not enough to reduce COVID-19 strain on hospitals

Dr. Shazma Mithani, who works at two Edmonton hospitals, said she saw first-hand why more restrictions were necessary a day earlier when she arrived for her shift at the Royal Alexandra Hospital.

Nov 26, 2020 4:10 PM Read more >

Alberta hits 500 COVID-19 deaths, debate rages on whether new health rules will work

Dr. Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, announced 1,265 new cases Wednesday, with 355 people in hospital, including 71 in intensive care.

Nov 26, 2020 3:10 PM Read more >

'Tragic milestone': 500 Albertans have died from COVID-19

AHS increases beds for COVID-19 patients, restricts acute care access

Nov 26, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

Two more COVID-19 cases in Westlock area

AHS to increase ICU capacity, limiting visitors to sites

Nov 25, 2020 5:06 PM Read more >

Athabasca area now at 18 active COVID cases

Three more were added overnight, bringing total since March to 36

Nov 25, 2020 4:51 PM Read more >