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

Premier Jason Kenney calls on 'Alberta spirit' as U.S. plans to cut off medical supplies

Apr 3, 2020 6:45 PM Read more >

Alberta has 107 new cases, five more deaths

Apr 3, 2020 5:58 PM Read more >

Alberta premier calls on private sector, non-profits to aid in the fight against COVID-19

Apr 3, 2020 5:42 PM Read more >

Monuments to bring a smile

Athabasca’s Eric Kerr tries to brighten his neighbours’ days with snow creations

Apr 3, 2020 11:27 AM Read more >

96 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta, two more deaths

Apr 2, 2020 4:27 PM Read more >

Free parking at Alberta hospitals during COVID-19 pandemic

This temporary measure will mean an estimated loss of parking revenue of $7.6 million a month.

Apr 2, 2020 4:14 PM Read more >

Alberta government to increase food inspector capacity

Apr 2, 2020 1:44 PM Read more >

Local state of emerg not necessary in Westlock County

County officials say provincial order is enough

Apr 2, 2020 1:28 PM Read more >

Alberta doctors warn forcing changes to physician funding framework could 'kill'

“Now is the worst time to force these changes through because we need to be 100 per cent focused on COVID-19 and keeping our patients safe and keeping our doctors safe,” said Vesta Michelle Warren, a doctor with the Sundre Medical Clinic.

Apr 2, 2020 12:24 PM Read more >

Digital congregations growing amid coronavirus concerns

Many church services in the Town & Country This Week area are going online to help the faithful through trying times

Apr 2, 2020 6:28 AM Read more >