Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

MORLEY, Alta. — The windswept foothills of Alberta's Rocky Mountains are the setting for a pilot project using drones to deliver medical supplies and personal protective equipment to remote communities.

RED DEER, Alta. — RCMP in central Alberta have charged a woman who worked as a health-care aide for failing to isolate after returning from a trip to the United States. Red Deer RCMP say the woman has been charged under the Federal Quarantine Act.

Coun. Ray Watkins on navigating challenges of COVID-19 pandemic while keeping an open mind

Moderna vaccine doses have arrived in Alberta and will be offered to residents in continuing care facilities starting before the new year.

Residents say they bought in to original plan, not higher density development

EDMONTON — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says the province missed its initial COVID-19 vaccination goal, but it is working as close to around the clock as possible to catch up.

'These people saved my life'

The task force prioritized four recommendations, including exploring options for business incentive programs, increasing community awareness of supports available, enabling spontaneous outdoor activity, and "reimagining" the city's relationship to social service groups.

Ranalli called the vaccine a "critical step in saving lives and protecting our residents and staff."