Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Lakeland News and Information

Bonnyville Centennial Centre closes due to COVID-19

Mar 16, 2020 3:37 PM Read more >

Deena Hinshaw, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, self-isolating

Dr. Deena Hinshaw experiencing cold symptoms

Mar 16, 2020 1:41 PM Read more >

UPDATE: Alberta government cancels K-12 classes to combat COVID-19

Other measures include closing all licensed child care facilities, out-of-school care programs and preschool programs indefinitely; restricting mass gatherings at places of worship; cancelling post-secondary classes; and advising long-term and continuing care facilities to limit visitation to essential visitors only.

Mar 15, 2020 4:49 PM Read more >

Fundraiser for Saddledome employees who will lose shifts raises over $39,000

Mar 15, 2020 10:00 AM Read more >

New guide for Alberta schools, daycares on COVID-19

Practising good hygiene and employing preventative measures like social distancing can help prevent spread. Travel outside Canada is not recommended at this time, and anyone returning from outside of Canada should self-isolate for 14 days.

Mar 14, 2020 4:48 PM Read more >

University of Alberta suspends classes, moves online for rest of term

EDMONTON — The University of Alberta says it is shutting down classes for the rest of the winter term and moving them online. It says the winter session is to end as scheduled April 8.

Mar 14, 2020 12:13 PM Read more >

Suspension of upcoming jury trials

Jury selection process also temporarily suspended

Mar 14, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Town closes swimming pool and other recreation facilities for 30 days

Mar 13, 2020 7:31 PM Read more >

Schools will remain open in Alberta: chief medical officer

Six new individuals tested positive for COVID-19

Mar 13, 2020 5:54 PM Read more >

Alberta puts protected COVID-19 leave in place for jobs

Mar 13, 2020 5:39 PM Read more >