Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Liberals to replace CERB with new benefit, simplified EI program

Changes are also coming in to allow workers to keep more of their benefits

Aug 20, 2020 1:15 PM Read more >

Alberta Teachers' Association calls on province to delay start of school year

Need more time to prepare for students, says association president Jason Schilling

Aug 20, 2020 5:00 AM Read more >

Council approves next steps for youth transitional home

Plans for $650K home will be considered in fall budget discussions

Aug 19, 2020 2:00 PM Read more >

Transit riders flag problems with new routes

Some bus stops harder to get to, and winter is coming, riders say

Aug 19, 2020 8:00 AM Read more >

At least 30 COVID-19 cases linked to religious activities in Alberta: Hinshaw

15 cases are linked to a church in Edmonton

Aug 18, 2020 4:10 PM Read more >

Many parents nervous about return of school, plan to send kids anyway: survey

Online survey took place Aug. 14-16

Aug 18, 2020 8:11 AM Read more >

UPDATE: St. Albert McDonalds still closed after employee tests positive for COVID-19

McDonald’s Canada issued a public notice for patrons who may have come in contact to exercise caution.

Aug 17, 2020 2:28 PM Read more >

City adds service hours, route changes for transit

Service levels being monitored on regular basis, city says

Aug 15, 2020 12:00 PM Read more >

Fatal COVID-19 outbreak over at Edmonton hospital; 84 new cases in Alberta

Hospital will also begin phased reopening

Aug 14, 2020 6:33 PM Read more >

Active COVID-19 cases in St. Albert jump to 10

City went from zero recorded cases to 10 in four days

Aug 13, 2020 5:40 PM Read more >