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

New COVID-19 restrictions will be announced Tuesday

1,549 COVID-19 cases were diagnosed on Monday. Five more Albertans died.

Nov 23, 2020 4:10 PM Read more >

Cabinet member backtracks after saying Kenney is waiting to act on COVID

COVID-19 cases have been rising at an alarming rate for weeks in Alberta, but it still has no mandatory mask directive and bars and restaurants remain open for in-person service.

Nov 23, 2020 1:45 PM Read more >

Mask mandates not a violation of rights

There is a duty to accommodate, but not to the point of undue hardship

Nov 23, 2020 9:30 AM Read more >

Red Deer County, nearby communities under new mandatory restrictions

Number of active COVID-19 cases puts county, Innisfail, Bowden, Penhold, Springbrook, Markerville, Spruce View under enhanced relaunch status

Nov 22, 2020 1:10 PM Read more >

Olds now under enhanced status, COVID restrictions in force

Mandatory restrictions lifted in Mountain View County, Cremona, Carstairs, Didsbury and Sundre

Nov 22, 2020 10:50 AM Read more >

Review finds almost 20 per cent of COVID-19 patients only show gastrointestinal symptoms

Radiologists encouraged to remain watchful for signs of the virus.

Nov 22, 2020 9:15 AM Read more >

Hundreds of Chinook’s Edge students ordered to self-isolate from COVID

Virus strikes schools in Bowden, Didsbury and Sylvan Lake

Nov 21, 2020 4:15 PM Read more >

Olds chamber cancels awards this year but still recognizes businesses

Certificates, plaques to be given to long-serving members

Nov 21, 2020 3:00 PM Read more >

Alberta government risks public buy-in on COVID-19 by withholding info: Opposition

EDMONTON — Alberta’s Opposition says Premier Jason Kenney’s government needs to start showing its hand if it wants to ensure public buy-in on targeted COVID-19 health restrictions.

Nov 21, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

COVID-19 situation in Alberta “grim”: Hinshaw

In the past week the province has confirmed more new cases than any other week to date, Hinshaw said.

Nov 21, 2020 11:30 AM Read more >