Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

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.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says rising cases of more contagious COVID-19 variants should be a "wake-up call" but his government won't impose harsh measures such as curfews or stay-at-home orders.

Almost 600 close contacts identified in last week 

A community mask clean-up effort is taking place across Alberta this weekend. Leaders are being sought to help with the efforts in the Lakeland region.

Leah Beingessner healthy one year after being diagnosed with COVID

Six active cases have been reported at Mallaig school, resulting in a shift to at-home learning for the K-12 school.

The minister said the rapid testing program can allow for students and staff to be tested during the day without disruption to their daily routines. It can take as little as 15 minutes to get the results of a rapid test.

“This is great news and will go a long way in protecting those who are most vulnerable to severe outcomes from this virus."

Kehewin Community Education Centre was closed down for the week due to positive COVID-19 cases linked to the school

"Each time we ease restrictions we increase opportunities for COVID-19 to spread if we do not continue to follow the important preventive measures required for each activity."