Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

COVID dangers remain, says AMA president, Sundre doctor

“It is really important that the message be heard by Albertans that it’s not over,” said Dr. Michelle Warren

Feb 17, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

End of Coutts border blockade bolsters cattle industry confidence

Convoy protestors demonstrating against COVID-19 mandates caused severe trade disruptions

Feb 17, 2022 6:00 AM Read more >

Lifting of REP spurs business at Olds pub

Co-owner of Olds pub is frustrated that some restrictions still remain in place

Feb 16, 2022 5:00 PM Read more >

Olds College continues with hybrid teaching until next week

The post-secondary institution tentatively plans to drop proof of vaccination requirement on March 1

Feb 16, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

COVID infections decline as booster, treatment eligibility expands

Early treatment for COVID-19 available for certain unvaccinated or one- dose recipients, as well as some immunocompromised

Feb 15, 2022 5:14 PM Read more >

Kids back to class without mask mandate

Chinook’s Edge and Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools will give students option to wear a mask

Feb 15, 2022 3:00 PM Read more >

Bowden Grandview School begins its healing

There’s welcome relief from controversy as the mandatory COVID mask mandate for students has ended

Feb 15, 2022 12:00 PM Read more >

Innisfail mayor wants better provincial consultation on COVID

Jean Barclay says municipalities need more lead time before province makes huge changes to public health policies

Feb 15, 2022 9:00 AM Read more >

Innisfail sets its plan for Family Day

Annual celebration of winter will be town’s first since 2020

Feb 13, 2022 10:00 AM Read more >

Sundre hosts first spiel in nearly two years

Last events were held in lead-up to March 2020 pandemic restrictions

Feb 13, 2022 8:00 AM Read more >