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'A firecracker:' Colleagues mourn Edmonton-area care aide who died from COVID-19

"She was kind of goofy and sarcastic a little bit, but sweet as a pie."

Jan 13, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

Alberta ramps up COVID-19 vaccinations, paramedics on priority list for shots

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province is ramping up and expanding COVID-19 vaccinations to inoculate paramedics and other emergency service workers.

Jan 12, 2021 1:15 PM Read more >

Alberta's capacity to vaccinate for COVID-19 will soon outstrip supply

On Monday, Premier Jason Kenney said the province's supply of the vaccine will run out a week from now, "unless we get a huge surprise shipment."

Jan 12, 2021 9:15 AM Read more >

Canada's first case of South African COVID-19 variant found in Alberta

Canada's first case of a new, more infectious variant of COVID-19 that surfaced in South Africa was found in Alberta on Friday, the same day two Atlantic provinces tightened their boundaries and Ontario warned tough new measures may be on the way if

Jan 9, 2021 4:45 PM Read more >

Cold Lake mayor says Florida trip wasn't a holiday

Cold Lake Mayor Craig Copeland defends trip with dad

Jan 9, 2021 11:45 AM Read more >

Alberta students to return to school in-person next week

On Thursday, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced the province would be following its original schedule for students to return to classrooms on Monday, Jan. 11.

Jan 8, 2021 12:30 PM Read more >

COVID-19 health restrictions to remain in place

Health measures will remain in place until at least Jan. 21

Jan 8, 2021 11:30 AM Read more >

Alberta doctors ask for vaccine priority for staff in COVID-19 hospital units

Alberta Health said in a statement that the province has received about 60,000 doses of vaccine and officials are rolling those out as they come in.

Jan 8, 2021 11:15 AM Read more >

Second Alberta health care worker dies of COVID-19

While the province's death toll keep growing, the government is attempting to vaccinate as many Albertans as possible. On Tuesday, Shandro defended the speed of the vaccinations and said 26,269 people had been vaccinated as of Monday.

Jan 6, 2021 9:45 AM Read more >

Obstetric patients being directed outside the community due to outbreak at St. Paul hospital

Outbreak at Lac La Biche healthcare centre still active

Jan 5, 2021 12:15 PM Read more >