Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

In a media release Saturday afternoon, the province stated another resident of the McKenzie Towne continuing care facility has died, bringing the total number of people who have died from COVID-19 at that facility to 18.

“I ensure all Albertans that we will have ample supply. We are in a position both to keep Albertans safe and also ensure the Canadian healthcare system from coast to coast to coast are equipped to take on the challenges ahead,” Shandro said.

“There's no reason why we should keep certain remote rural areas with little or no viral spread on the same lockdown as, let's say, parts of Calgary where we've seen a much higher level of infection."

Alberta government confirms 49 new cases, bringing the total number to 1,500

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials will provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health at 3:30 p.m.

Within Canada, modelling shows Alberta’s rate of infections are roughly in line with Ontario and British Columbia.

Heron said there will be a lot of hard work at city hall to ensure increased costs to the municipality will not be covered through increased taxes, giving a “99 per cent” guarantee on that promise.

Two psychologists weigh in how families can find a new rhythm together

Don't care for COVID-19 then who ya gonna call? The Alberta Ghostbusters normally functions as a charity fundraiser for Alberta's children's hospitals but during the pandemic, well... let's just say that they've turned off their proton packs and turned on their sewing machines and 3D printers.

Twenty-eight new cases have been identified since yesterday, bringing the provincial total to 1,451, and nearly 600 people have recovered in total. There were three additional deaths reported since Wednesday, including two people from the Calgary zone and one from the Edmonton zone.