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COVID-19 testing expanded for essential workers, Calgary zone, Albertans living with seniors

COVID-19 testing expanded for essential workers, Calgary zone, Albertans living with seniors

The decision to expand testing to Calgary was made because of the higher numbers of outbreak in the zone. Right now, there are 860 confirmed cases in the Calgary zone, compared to 368 in the Edmonton zone.
Alberta's COVID-19 infection numbers rise to 1,423; three more people die

Alberta's COVID-19 infection numbers rise to 1,423; three more people die

Dr. Deena Hinshaw reiterated her encouragement for people to be vigilant in the united effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Volunteering drives happiness up in the world

Volunteering drives happiness up in the world

Volunteers are superheroes in civilian's clothing at the best of times. During a pandemic, sometimes other costumes can help them drive home the need for everyone to help everyone else.
Alberta to more than triple its ICU capacity

Alberta to more than triple its ICU capacity

AHS plans to increase ICU capacity by 1,081 beds for COVID-19 patients by the end of April, if necessary. There are currently 293 ICU beds in the province.
First responders salute St. Albert's health care workers

First responders salute St. Albert's health care workers

LETTER: Grateful for Good Samaritans

LETTER: Grateful for Good Samaritans

I'd like to thank three Good Samaritans for carrying my husband to the car after he slipped and fell on ice on March 28. He received excellent, prompt care at the Sturgeon Hospital thanks to Dr. Toeg, Carmela, Chelsea, Justine and Tyler.
Alberta plan to use smartphones to enforce quarantines raises privacy questions

Alberta plan to use smartphones to enforce quarantines raises privacy questions

St. Albert prepares for COVID-19 recovery

St. Albert prepares for COVID-19 recovery

Focusing on light at end of tunnel, city striking recovery task force to facilitate community bounce-back from pandemic
Trudeau promises 'relaxed' rules for wage subsidy, more support for student jobs

Trudeau promises 'relaxed' rules for wage subsidy, more support for student jobs

St. Albert Costco employee 'frustrated' with lack of additional paid sick leave

St. Albert Costco employee 'frustrated' with lack of additional paid sick leave

Costco has put in place a number of measures to encourage social distancing and thorough sanitization, the employee said, noting the intention wasn't to 'vilify' the company.
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