Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Mountain View News and Information

Selfies with Santa for a Christmas miracle

Lee Kemp creates holiday seasonal magic on the farm

Dec 12, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Local teen kart racer among best in the country

“It’s been a big step since the last year," says 15 year old

Dec 12, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Nightmare on COVID Street: Virus-headed party provocateur stars in new Alberta ads

EDMONTON — Alberta, seeking to heal with hard-edged humour, has launched a COVID-19 advertising campaign starring a fashion-challenged, hard-partying, virus-headed Freddy Kruegeresque super-spreader.

Dec 12, 2020 11:45 AM Read more >

COVID infection rate low in Alberta pilot project for international travellers

CALGARY — The number of positive COVID-19 tests in a pilot project for international travellers at the Calgary airport and a United States border crossing in southern Alberta has been reasonably low after its first six weeks.

Dec 12, 2020 10:45 AM Read more >

New AHS visitor policies to slow COVID-19

"We know these restrictions will be difficult, especially during the holiday season, but they are needed to stop spread of the virus and to keep patients safe."

Dec 12, 2020 9:45 AM Read more >

Letter: We all must comply with the recommendations

We need to all do our best to protect ourselves and most importantly our fellow citizens

Dec 12, 2020 6:00 AM Read more >

Council calls for COVID-19 measure adherence

Regular meeting

Dec 11, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Alberta COVID-19 vaccinations to start next week with hospital, care staff

EDMONTON — Alberta is to start distributing the COVID-19 vaccine next week to front-line health workers and caregivers. Health Minister Tyler Shandro says the first round of the vaccine will be administered on Dec. 16.

Dec 9, 2020 6:53 PM Read more >

Canada approves Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine; here's what we know about it

Health Canada says the side effects from Pfizer's clinical trials were found to be "mild or moderate" and included things like pain at the site of injection, body chills and feeling tired and feverish.

Dec 9, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

First positive COVID-19 case at Olds seniors lodge

Mount View Lodge resident's positive result came back Monday

Dec 9, 2020 3:10 PM Read more >