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

New investment will help Alberta double COVID-19 testing capacity

There are 57 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta and two more deaths

May 5, 2020 5:32 PM Read more >

Peace River MP takes part in first live COVID-19 committee

Arnold Viersen is concerned farmers and small business owners may fall through the cracks and not receive essential coronavirus relief funding

May 5, 2020 6:28 AM Read more >

Testing eligibility for COVID-19 expands again

In the last 24 hours, the province has confirmed 70 new cases of COVID-19.

May 4, 2020 5:18 PM Read more >

Restrictions lifting in Alberta on non-urgent scheduled surgeries

Shandro said the province will use a careful, phased approach to bring back the surgeries, and will give priority to patients who are at a greater risk if their surgeries are delayed further.

May 4, 2020 4:19 PM Read more >

Using technology to connect with each other is old hat for ham radio operators

Amateur radio operators use the airwaves to stay connected during coronavirus outbtreak

May 4, 2020 10:02 AM Read more >

Province reports 96 new cases of COVID-19, one more death

May 3, 2020 5:53 PM Read more >

Lights, camera, action

Barrhead Elementary School teacher enlists family to create weekly educational videos

May 3, 2020 6:13 AM Read more >

Alberta reports 97 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths

May 2, 2020 5:34 PM Read more >

COVID-19 data collected by public health playing crucial role in keeping Albertans safe

Alberta has 218 new cases of COVID-19

May 1, 2020 5:44 PM Read more >

Not mandatory: Alberta launches COVID-19 mobile contact-tracing app

May 1, 2020 4:29 PM Read more >