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

COVID cases jump by one in Athabasca County

Numbers in the county remain relatively low compared to some neighbours

Oct 29, 2020 4:43 PM Read more >

Communication and support are crucial for workplace wellness during COVID-19

"We encourage our members to ask their staff to take a break and go for a walk. Businesses across the province have adapted by working remotely. They know mental wellness has been critical at this time."

Oct 28, 2020 10:30 AM Read more >

Westlock Chamber cancels lunch talk

Event to be rescheduled, date still TBD

Oct 26, 2020 7:40 PM Read more >

Westlock spikes to 23 active cases over the weekend

“I don’t ask that you fear COVID-19, but that you respect it,” says top doc

Oct 26, 2020 5:15 PM Read more >

Ten active cases of COVID-19 identified at three Pembina Hills schools

R.F. Staples is the most affected with seven cases, followed by Westlock Elementary with two and Eleanor Hall with one

Oct 26, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Westlock on COVID watchlist with 13 active cases

Eight of 21 total cases have recovered

Oct 23, 2020 4:10 PM Read more >

Active COVID-19 cases identified at three Pembina Hills schools

More than 150 staff and students ordered to go into isolation by Alberta Health Services

Oct 21, 2020 4:22 PM Read more >

At least 49 cases of COVID-19 linked to wedding in Calgary: Alberta Health

Under provincial COVID-19 restrictions, a maximum of 100 people can attend outdoor and indoor seated events

Oct 21, 2020 1:40 PM Read more >

Eleven ways to cope with COVID-19 during winter

"To me, the most constructive way to approach it is to think of it in chunks."

Oct 21, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

Road is a refuge for semi truck driver during COVID-19

"I’m happy once I get in my truck and on the road."

Oct 20, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >