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More COVID-19 data and mental health support set to be provided to Albertans

More COVID-19 data and mental health support set to be provided to Albertans

“We don’t yet know when the pandemic will end or when we will be able to start easing up on economic and social restrictions need to contain the virus,” Premier Jason Kenney said. “In the meantime and over the long term let me tell you this for certain—Alberta is there for you.”
Alberta's changes to doctors' billing during pandemic are unethical: experts

Alberta's changes to doctors' billing during pandemic are unethical: experts

Camping in national parks suspended until at least May 31

Camping in national parks suspended until at least May 31

“These restrictions will not be in place forever,” Alberta Medical Chief Officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw said. “At this time we are not yet at that point where we can start easing off.”
'CochraneStrong' Instagram page looking to bring the community together

'CochraneStrong' Instagram page looking to bring the community together

"I thought it would be neat to see a mural representing our community at a public place to remind us that even in the worst of times, we were able to stick together and have this beautiful community united."
Increased COVID-19 testing helping to understand virus' spread in Alberta

Increased COVID-19 testing helping to understand virus' spread in Alberta

“It’s important to remember that the COVID-19 pandemic we will all be dealing with for some while,” Hinshaw said. “What we do have is each other and the basic measures to prevent spread that will be with us in the months to come.”
Provincial government announces tender for K-9 school in Cochrane

Provincial government announces tender for K-9 school in Cochrane

"These new schools will provide our children with modern places to learn that will lay the foundation for their futures while also getting Albertans back to work.”
Alberta announces more firefighters, fire bans on Alberta provincial land

Alberta announces more firefighters, fire bans on Alberta provincial land

The Waltzing Matildas brighten the day of Grand Avenue Village seniors

The Waltzing Matildas brighten the day of Grand Avenue Village seniors

"Playing brings a sense of life into both sides, the performers and the audience," Newsom said. "It's an uplifting thing."
Alberta Hope study looks to find treatment for COVID-19

Alberta Hope study looks to find treatment for COVID-19

"AHS is rallying alongside its academic partners at the Universities of Calgary and Alberta to help leverage research in the response to this global pandemic."
Alberta expanding COVID-19 testing eligibility

Alberta expanding COVID-19 testing eligibility

“Preventing the spread prevents deaths,” Hinshaw said. “Another way of preventing the spread of this virus is through testing and putting measures in place for confirmed places and contacts.”
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