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.

Athletic director Jeff Clattenburg is hopeful some form of badminton and track can be offered this spring

School in Mountain View County completely switched to online learning

COVID-related revenue shortfalls offset by grant funding and lower operational costs

Mountain View Freedom group lined up several speakers

Pool opened in February while fitness centre opened earlier this month

The green light for post-secondary institutions to begin offering in-person education again was granted on March 18

Large waiting list building up for shots at the Carstairs pharmacy

Westglen Middle School principal says mental health concerns have been identified during the pandemic