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

COVID-19 testing now prioritizes highest-risk groups

Travellers who returned to Alberta after March 12 and are showing mild symptoms will not longer be tested. The province asks anyone who is sick to self-isolate at home and stay away from others.

Mar 23, 2020 11:16 AM Read more >

Families adjusting to school closures

Social distancing means parents have to come up with alternatives

Mar 23, 2020 6:38 AM Read more >

Town of Westlock declares state of emergency

Mayor says "continued vigilence" is necessary for the success of AHS measures

Mar 22, 2020 9:04 PM Read more >

Child care spaces for Alberta's essential workers to open this week

Mar 22, 2020 5:07 PM Read more >

Alberta warns against fraud, malware as number of residents with COVID-19 rises by 33

Mar 22, 2020 4:56 PM Read more >

Overlapping issues facing ag industry during COVID-19 crisis

Farmers already hit hard by rail disruptions and loss of quality in crops

Mar 22, 2020 3:13 PM Read more >

Food banks being pushed to the limit

Food banks across the province are facing the stresses coming at them as best as they can. In addition to increased demand and reduced donations due to the pandemic, some Alberta food banks have also had to face security concerns and thefts.

Mar 22, 2020 2:00 PM Read more >

Two cases of COVID-19 identified within Barrhead area

Sixteen cases of COVID-19 are identified throughout the North Zone of Alberta Health Services

Mar 22, 2020 12:03 PM Read more >

Fraudsters look to capitalize on pandemic

Canadian Anti Fraud Centre and Canadian Securities Administrators warn residents about potential scammers

Mar 22, 2020 6:22 AM Read more >

Fines coming for Albertans who don't follow COVID-19 safety steps

31 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta brings total to 226

Mar 21, 2020 4:52 PM Read more >