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

Parents, variants, quarantine and recovery

EPC parents share thoughts and experience with school outbreak

Apr 6, 2021 7:02 AM Read more >

Athabasca case rate highest in Alberta by far

As COVID numbers rise, mayors, reeve and MLA ask for patience and cooperation

Apr 5, 2021 4:27 PM Read more >

Picking up masks can bring all Albertans together

Organizer urges everyone to support the grassroots campaign, and reduce mask pollution

Apr 3, 2021 1:15 PM Read more >

Athabasca schools now have 76 active COVID cases

All three Athabasca schools shifting to online learning April 6-9

Apr 2, 2021 2:36 PM Read more >

Kenney pleas for COVID-19 compliance

“All of our leading indicators are telling us now that we are in a significant new wave of COVID-19."

Apr 2, 2021 10:15 AM Read more >

Athabasca region breaches 100 COVID-19 cases

Unknown if more cases at EPC have been reported

Apr 1, 2021 4:50 PM Read more >

Several bars, restaurants voluntarily suspend in-person dining as COVID-19 cases increase

At least seven restaurants and bars in Canmore took the precautionary measure to close, or stop in-person dining, to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Only a few reported a confirmed case, while others cited contact tracing as part of the reason for their decision.

Apr 1, 2021 1:45 PM Read more >

Rise in COVID-19 variants a 'wake-up call' but no lockdown coming: Alberta premier

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says rising cases of more contagious COVID-19 variants should be a "wake-up call" but his government won't impose harsh measures such as curfews or stay-at-home orders.

Apr 1, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

BREAKING: Edwin Parr Composite COVID outbreak now at 47

Almost 600 close contacts identified in last week

Mar 30, 2021 7:40 PM Read more >

BREAKING: More COVID-19 cases identified at EPC

More cases in addition to two announced March 24

Mar 26, 2021 10:30 PM Read more >