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

Seven active cases of COVID-19 identified in County of Barrhead

After holding the line for a week, the total number of active cases jumps by two within 24 hours

Nov 24, 2020 7:15 PM Read more >

Social gatherings, sports banned, teens to learn at home next week

Locals react to provincial state of emergency

Nov 24, 2020 5:38 PM Read more >

Alberta researcher gets award for COVID-19 mask innovation

The idea is to replace surgical masks often worn by health-care workers who must dispose of them in a few hours, she said, adding the technology could potentially be used for N-95 respirators.

Nov 24, 2020 3:15 PM Read more >

New COVID-19 measures expected this afternoon

Alberta Premier Jason Kenney is slated to speak to media at 4:30 p.m.

Nov 24, 2020 10:35 AM Read more >

Front-line health care workers close to the breaking point: Union reps

"We have moved from hope and determination to fear and exhaustion"

Nov 24, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

County of Barrhead holding the line on COVID-19

Five active cases identified within county; Hillcrest Lodge still listed as having outbreak

Nov 23, 2020 4:30 PM Read more >

New COVID-19 restrictions will be announced Tuesday

1,549 COVID-19 cases were diagnosed on Monday. Five more Albertans died.

Nov 23, 2020 4:10 PM Read more >

Boyle-area COVID cases jump by four

There are now 15 active cases within Athabasca County borders, and an active case rate of 113.7 per 100,000 residents

Nov 23, 2020 4:04 PM Read more >

One more COVID-19 case for Westlock

Top doc to recommend new measures to gov’t today

Nov 23, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Cabinet member backtracks after saying Kenney is waiting to act on COVID

COVID-19 cases have been rising at an alarming rate for weeks in Alberta, but it still has no mandatory mask directive and bars and restaurants remain open for in-person service.

Nov 23, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >