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

Visitors to seniors lodges restricted

Only one designated family member can visit seniors in lodges or AHS centres

Mar 24, 2020 1:30 PM Read more >

Dollarama, Walmart Canada boost employee pay amid COVID-19 outbreak

"We recognize the challenges they are facing and appreciate the incredible work they are doing to serve Canadians in these truly unprecedented circumstances."

Mar 24, 2020 12:11 PM Read more >

Classes to resume remotely by March 30

Teachers tasked with coming up with alternative course delivery methods

Mar 24, 2020 11:57 AM Read more >

Grocery stores adjust hours, provide extra cleaning during COVID-19 pandemic

Plastic bag fees waived in an effort to stem the use of cloth

Mar 24, 2020 6:49 AM Read more >

42 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta in the last 24 hours

Hinshaw said the province has updated the self-isolation timeline for those who are sick. Anyone who is sick is being asked now to self-isolate for 10 days from the onset of symptoms, rather than the previous 14 days.

Mar 23, 2020 5:34 PM Read more >

Snowbirds, stay home immediately: Kenney

“... when you come into the country ... you must go directly and immediately to your home without stopping."

Mar 23, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Kenney says 'special place in hell' for hoarders, scammers during pandemic

Mar 23, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

Alberta's education tax hike cancelled

The premier said reversing the 3.4-per-cent increase should save around $55 million for households and $32 million for businesses, for a total of $87 million a year.

Mar 23, 2020 3:28 PM Read more >

Barrhead and District FCSS suspends or cancels most services

Food bank and Meals on Wheels will continue for the time being

Mar 23, 2020 3:20 PM Read more >

COVID-19 impact on local businesses

Some are faring better than others just days into isolation guidelines

Mar 23, 2020 1:00 PM Read more >