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

The day the music got postponed

Heartwood Folk Club and Home Routes concerts postponed or cancelled due to COVID-19

Mar 21, 2020 3:07 PM Read more >

Video messages urge Albertans to 'help prevent the spread'

Mar 21, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

Barrhead blood donor clinic cancelled

A Canadian Blood Services (CBS) mobile clinic set to be held in Barrhead March 30 has been cancelled.

Mar 21, 2020 12:16 PM Read more >

49 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta

Three people have recovered and five are in the ICU

Mar 20, 2020 4:52 PM Read more >

Premier rolls out new measures for those most vulnerable to COVID-19

Actions announced for childcare, homeless shelters, and energy sector recovery

Mar 20, 2020 4:27 PM Read more >

Alberta cancels diploma exams; launches plan for online learning

The government said they expect that every student, regardless of their geographic location or socioeconomic status, will continue to learn while in-school classes across the province are cancelled.

Mar 20, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

RCMP take precautions due to COVID-19

Limited access to front counter services at all detachments has been implemented

Mar 20, 2020 3:16 PM Read more >

Town of Barrhead, County of Barrhead offices closed to public, but still in operation

Public hearing on Intermunicipal Development Plan set for March 24 now cancelled

Mar 20, 2020 12:15 PM Read more >

It's up to all Albertans to protect our most vulnerable against COVID-19: Hinshaw

Alberta confirmed a man in his 60s with underlying health conditions has died from COVID-19. Two more Albertans remain in intensive care.

Mar 19, 2020 4:53 PM Read more >

Albertans can now meet with doctors through their smartphones

Albertans can use the service to check symptoms, book appointments, see a doctor, and get prescriptions and referrals for diagnostic imaging and specialists, which is all covered by Alberta Health Care.

Mar 19, 2020 4:30 PM Read more >