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

Alberta pharmacists granted ability to screen for COVID-19, manage drug supply

Pharmacists are initially going to be limited to screening and providing information about COVID-19, but Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the Alberta Pharmacists’ Association will remain in close collaboration on how to expand the role if needed.

Mar 19, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Alberta man dies from COVID-19

Mar 19, 2020 3:51 PM Read more >

A list of what's open in the Athabasca region

This list will be updated as new information is collected

Mar 19, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >

Shop ramping up production of Alberta chief medical officer's periodic table dress

Mar 19, 2020 12:30 PM Read more >

COVID-19 survival with young kids

Ideas for how not to go completely crazy

Mar 19, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >

Alberta releases location, age stats for COVID-19

Mar 19, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

Online resources to entertain, teach during school closures

Mar 19, 2020 7:00 AM Read more >

22 new COVID-19 cases bring Alberta's total to 119

“Per capita we are testing more than any jurisdiction in North America,” Hinshaw said.

Mar 18, 2020 5:36 PM Read more >

'We are in tough probably for the balance of 2020': Kenney

Alberta Premier said COVID-19 will have an impact for the next three months and economists are projecting a sharp rebound in the global economy starting in June, based on pent up demand surging.

Mar 18, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >

Province announces financial supports for Albertans

Kenney said there is relief coming for people worried about their personal financial situation.

Mar 18, 2020 5:20 PM Read more >