Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Lakeland News and Information

42 new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta in the last 24 hours

Hinshaw said the province has updated the self-isolation timeline for those who are sick. Anyone who is sick is being asked now to self-isolate for 10 days from the onset of symptoms, rather than the previous 14 days.

Mar 23, 2020 5:34 PM Read more >

Snowbirds, stay home immediately: Kenney

“... when you come into the country ... you must go directly and immediately to your home without stopping."

Mar 23, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Kenney says 'special place in hell' for hoarders, scammers during pandemic

Mar 23, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

First Nations at higher risk of COVID-19

Mar 23, 2020 3:45 PM Read more >

Alberta's education tax hike cancelled

The premier said reversing the 3.4-per-cent increase should save around $55 million for households and $32 million for businesses, for a total of $87 million a year.

Mar 23, 2020 3:28 PM Read more >

Town closes doors to public

Starting today, Monday, March 23, all Town of Bonnyville facilities are closed to the public.

Mar 23, 2020 3:23 PM Read more >

COVID-19 testing now prioritizes highest-risk groups

Travellers who returned to Alberta after March 12 and are showing mild symptoms will not longer be tested. The province asks anyone who is sick to self-isolate at home and stay away from others.

Mar 23, 2020 11:16 AM Read more >

Home learning plans in place for northeast Alberta school region

With more than 4,000 students across the Lac La Biche region out of school due to classroom cancellations at public, Catholic and Francophone schools, education officials are offering new ideas to keep young minds active.

Mar 23, 2020 5:34 AM Read more >

Municipal leaders assure residents "we will get through this"

Mar 22, 2020 6:00 PM Read more >

Child care spaces for Alberta's essential workers to open this week

Mar 22, 2020 5:07 PM Read more >