Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

More than 5,500 Albertans have now recovered from the virus.

There have been 57 new cases identified in the province, bringing the total number of active COVID-19 cases in Alberta to 1,064.

Businesses have until May 21 to respond before initial data is collected

So far, 5,377 Albertans have recovered from the virus. Sixty people are in hospital, with eight of them in intensive care.

Regional Relief and Recovery Fund offers loans of up to $40,000 or more for businesses barred from other supports

“I think this is a bit of a litmus test to see in one to two week’s time after the long weekend how this long weekend impacted the spread of the virus."

Essential workers in customer service face greater risks of contracting COVID-19, nurses say

Flypast set for around 2 p.m. in St. Albert and Morinville

Four pickleball courts at Larose Park, as well as two tennis courts, will be open on May 16. At Willoughby Park, all four tennis courts will be open.

Alberta should know by late next week whether the first stage will bring a “sudden, sharp increase” in cases, Hinshaw said.