Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

COVID rules create confusion, anger and worry

Regional restaurants, bars and pubs facing huge challenges as they try to figure out provincial mandate

Sep 21, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail mayoral forum ditches in-person choice

Pandemic forces event to be held only online; both candidates ‘disappointed’

Sep 21, 2021 3:00 PM Read more >

Sundre hospital, health centre COVID-19 outbreak over

Positive COVID-19 cases had been confirmed only in staff, not patients at Myron Thompson Health Centre

Sep 21, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Protocols in place in event of anti-mask disruptions at polls

Elections Canada not expecting issues but nevertheless prepared

Sep 19, 2021 4:00 PM Read more >

Skatepark grand opening postponed in response to new restrictions

Mountain View Colts hockey game at the complex will still take place, just not free of charge

Sep 17, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Local COVID developments: Sept. 16

Updates on related local cancellations, postponements, changes in practice

Sep 16, 2021 10:00 PM Read more >

Prior to today, two area school divisions had two takes on masks

Chinook's Edge and Red Deer Catholic school divisions now under the same masking mandate

Sep 16, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail’s COVID crisis at the crossroads

Leading Innisfail physician says burn out and attrition could come for many health-care professionals

Sep 16, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail mayor forum still on despite anti-masking threat

Innisfail mayoral candidate Jean Barclay seeking ‘respectful’ event; opponent Glen Carritt wants outdoor option

Sep 15, 2021 12:00 PM Read more >

Olds Terry Fox Run remains in flux due to COVID

Too early to know if it will Terry Fox Run be in-person, virtual or a combination of the two

Sep 14, 2021 5:00 PM Read more >