Rural Alberta town wants barriers reduced for pediatric COVID-19 vaccine
There was a sense of relief for some when the pediatric COVID-19 vaccine became available for children between the ages of five and 11. But soon, that relief turned into …
COVID-19 hospitalizations and ICU admissions in Alberta continue to rise
There were 1,101 Albertans with COVID-19 in hospital as of Wednesday, Alberta Health reported, up 12 people from Tuesday. As of Wednesday, 108 of those COVID-19 hospital patients were being …
Alberta to make 4th doses of COVID-19 vaccine available to immunocompromised adults
Adult Albertans that are immunocompromised will soon be able to get their fourth dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. Chief medical officer of health Dr. Deena Hinshaw said this impacts around …
Hinshaw to provide COVID-19 update for Albertans Tuesday afternoon
Dr. Deena Hinshaw will provide her first in-person COVID-19 update of the week Tuesday afternoon. The chief medical officer of health is scheduled to speak at 3:30 p.m. Her news …
WestJet announces further flight reductions through February as Omicron affects staffing levels
As Omicron continues to spread in Alberta, and across much of the country, one of Canada’s biggest airlines announced further flight reductions. WestJet said Tuesday morning it will consolidate 20 …
Head of Alberta paramedic union wants more done to protect staff
The president of the Health Sciences Association of Alberta (HSAA) says staff are being denied time off and is calling on the province to take action to protect workers from …
Local businesses in Alberta struggle to survive 5th wave of COVID-19
“Support local” has been a slogan throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta. But now, it’s even more important than ever. The lack of government subsidies and new challenges on top …
‘The biggest thing is that you have intention’: How to beat the winter blues
Mondays get a bad reputation, but it’s even worse for the third Monday in January. Blue Monday is called the most depressing day of the year, as winter carries on, …
Alberta health minister tests positive for COVID-19 as hospitalizations surpass 1,000
Alberta Health Minister Jason Copping has tested positive for COVID-19 and is isolating at home. It comes as the province surpassed 1,000 patients in hospital being treated for COVID-19. In …
Province plans to allow health care workers to work at multiple continuing care facilities
The Nurses Union of Alberta is expressing concerns about the Alberta government’s plans to lift a health order that has prevented health care workers from working at more than one …