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

More than two-thirds of Albertans with COVID-19 have now recovered

The province is now permitting travel to summer homes, cabins and cottages within Alberta, although local community guidelines should still be followed.

May 9, 2020 4:32 PM Read more >

Athabasca Farmers' Market plans soft open for May 16

Vendors will be limited to food and botanicals only for the first event of 2020

May 9, 2020 4:01 PM Read more >

Helping keep health professionals safe

Barrhead/Neerlandia sewers create scrub bags to help healthcare workers protect themselves and their families from COVID-19

May 8, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >

Alberta reports first COVID-19 case at a correctional facility

There are currently 80 people hospitalized with 17 people admitted to intensive care units in Alberta.

May 8, 2020 5:11 PM Read more >

Kenney announces financial support for cattle producers

May 7, 2020 5:52 PM Read more >

Alberta doctors concerned with surgical mask quality

Two Westlock doctors are among the 150 signatories of a petition asking AHS for appropriate PPE

May 7, 2020 5:18 PM Read more >

Province reports 54 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths

May 7, 2020 4:53 PM Read more >

Consumers crave comforts of home

Freezers, sofas, TVs and beds top the list of purchases at local furniture stores

May 7, 2020 11:44 AM Read more >

Alberta reports 70 new COVID-19 cases, six deaths

Latest stats show 3,552 people have now recovered, 333 of them in the past 24 hours.

May 6, 2020 5:42 PM Read more >

Crowdfunding during COVID-19

TED committee has arranged webinar for local small businesses to learn about alternative funding

May 6, 2020 11:36 AM Read more >