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

Update: Alberta suspends environmental reporting requirements over COVID crisis

Apr 2, 2020 2:00 AM Read more >

Guide to which Alberta businesses can stay open and which are closed

A look at the list issued by the provincial government due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Apr 1, 2020 7:00 PM Read more >

Alberta confirms 117 new cases of COVID-19, two more deaths

“The hard truth is things will get worse before they get better,” said Premier Jason Kenney, as he announced rapid COVID-19 testing coming to Alberta

Apr 1, 2020 5:55 PM Read more >

Childcare expanded to all Alberta essential workers

Premier Jason Kenney announces childcare spots to be opened for grocery store clerks, taxi drivers, first responders among more

Apr 1, 2020 5:33 PM Read more >

Town of Westlock waives utility penalty fees due to COVID-19

The amendment is in place from April to July when it’ll be revisited

Apr 1, 2020 10:53 AM Read more >

Critics say 'cruel' Alberta education cuts come at the expense of students with disabilities

“With every cut, directly or indirectly, it is going to impact especially those children who are struggling," said Toby Rabinovitz, executive director of the Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta.

Apr 1, 2020 10:50 AM Read more >

'I don’t want to die in isolation'

Immunocompromised woman with leukemia feels “very cheated” her remaining days have to be spent in isolation

Apr 1, 2020 9:44 AM Read more >

Handheld testing devices for COVID-19 aimed at rural and remote communities

Health Canada must still give approval to use new devices, which will be delivered later in April

Apr 1, 2020 6:21 AM Read more >

Ninth COVID-19 death in Alberta, 64 new cases confirmed

Alberta tracking three outbreaks in Edmonton and Calgary long-term care homes

Mar 31, 2020 5:06 PM Read more >

Alberta government proposing legislation to fight COVID-19

Mar 31, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >