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

Alberta reports 8 new COVID-19 deaths, 5 at Edmonton long-term care home

304 new coronavirus cases in past three days

Jul 27, 2020 5:17 PM Read more >

Barrhead FCSS doors may be open but some programs are not in full operation

FCSS senior social programming may be delayed until the fall or even later

Jul 25, 2020 11:17 AM Read more >

Edmonton makes masks mandatory on public transit, at city facilities

City council will meet again next Wednesday to consider a bylaw to require face coverings in all indoor spaces

Jul 24, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

Alberta's chief health officer says increase in COVID-19 cases a wake-up call

"Two weeks ago, we had seven Albertans in the ICU, now we have triple that number," said Dr. Deena Hinshaw

Jul 23, 2020 4:21 PM Read more >

Encouraging residents to shop at locally

Leading Influence hopes the Big Spend event will help Canada start down the road of economic recovery

Jul 23, 2020 4:16 PM Read more >

Bringing the faith community together

Barrhead Ministerial Association hosts interdenominational drive-in church service

Jul 23, 2020 10:06 AM Read more >

Updated: Calgary could 'step into the fray' on Alberta school reopening plan, mayor says

Calgary city council voted Tuesday to pass a temporary bylaw requiring face coverings in indoor public premises and public vehicles, effective Aug. 1.

Jul 22, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

Connecting seniors to family during the pandemic

Five tablets each to two seniors facilities were donated

Jul 21, 2020 1:38 PM Read more >

Waiting for a workout

Slots are filling up for bookings at the fitness centre and pool at the Athabasca Regional Multiplex

Jul 20, 2020 11:15 AM Read more >

Task force looking to survey businesses

Business owners can do the survey online or speaking to a task force member

Jul 19, 2020 4:01 PM Read more >