Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Go Auto RV reached out to her and said they will be allowing the family to take a trailer for free to live in for at least a month.

"The scale of this pandemic means we often talk in case numbers but we must never forget every case is a person. Every death is a tragedy for the people who love them," Hinshaw said. 

Alberta’s chief medical officer of health and officials will provide an update on COVID-19 and the ongoing work to protect public health at 3:30 p.m.

People living in tents in Edmonton say they feel safer there than inside the Expo Centre. They worry about the cold and the outdoor living conditions, but there are fewer people and they have more freedom to move around.

“We truly thank everyone for their support and hope that you will be able to join us for the St. Albert ArtWalk in 2021."

The layoffs will be effective April 25, and staff will still be provided benefits while they are out of work. Library board chair Janice Marschner stated in a media release St. Albert Public Library is also working with staff to help them access available financial assistance programs.

Premier Kenney announced $53 million in additional funding for various mental health and addiction supports as the province's COVID-19 caseload rose to just under 2,000 on Wednesday.

There was a new outbreak Hinshaw reported at a work camp north of Fort McMurray. Afterward, she further discussed the outbreak at meat packing plants in southern Alberta.

“These restrictions will not be in place forever,” Alberta Medical Chief Officer Dr. Deena Hinshaw said. “At this time we are not yet at that point where we can start easing off.”