Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Lakeland News and Information

Four more Albertans die of COVID-19; 241 new cases reported

Apr 19, 2020 5:28 PM Read more >

Alberta reports 165 new cases of COVID-19, one more death

Nearly half of all cases have recovered

Apr 18, 2020 4:18 PM Read more >

Lac La Biche doctors explain resignation plans in Letter To Editor

Editor's Note: Lac La Biche doctor and W.J. Cadzow Hospital Chief of Staff Richard Birkill asked to write a letter to or regional readers to explain the decision of 10 area doctors to halt their hospital duties in July.

Apr 18, 2020 2:09 PM Read more >

Bonnyville sports fields, rodeo grounds close to the public

Apr 18, 2020 11:00 AM Read more >

No new deaths but 239 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta

AHS takes over management of Manoir du Lac continuing care facility in McLennan

Apr 17, 2020 5:40 PM Read more >

Alberta confirms 162 new COVID-19 cases, two more deaths

"The scale of this pandemic means we often talk in case numbers but we must never forget every case is a person. Every death is a tragedy for the people who love them," Hinshaw said.

Apr 16, 2020 5:17 PM Read more >

Alberta has 126 new cases of COVID-19, province experiences data disruption

A total of 126 new cases of COVID-19 have been identified in the province bringing the provincial total to 1,996.

Apr 15, 2020 5:58 PM Read more >

Province boosts mental health funding by $53M to help people cope during pandemic

“Our message to Albertans today, especially to those feeling psychologically or emotionally overwhelmed, is that help is available.”

Apr 15, 2020 5:25 PM Read more >

Alberta's changes to doctors' billing during pandemic are unethical: experts

Apr 15, 2020 2:22 PM Read more >

Camping in national parks suspended until at least May 31

“These restrictions will not be in place forever,” Alberta Medical Chief Officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw said. “At this time we are not yet at that point where we can start easing off.”

Apr 15, 2020 2:20 PM Read more >