Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

EDMONTON — Alberta has passed legislation that will give all workers three hours of paid, job-protected leave to get a COVID-19 vaccination. Labour Minister Jason Copping says Bill 71 will reduce barriers for Alberta workers to get vaccinated.

Premier linked Athabasca school outbreak to party where virus had “100 per cent attack rate” 

Numerous Chinook's Edge Schools on outbreak, alert status

EDMONTON — Alberta will officially allow people as young as 40 to get the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine starting Tuesday, with some pharmacies already opening up on Monday.

Nearly 900 vaccines have been administered in Saddle Lake.

Only one active case of COVID-19 reported in Saddle Lake, as of April 13.

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

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

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

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.