Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Off-reserve members are asked to limit their visits to Alexander at this time.

Qualifying applicants will receive a one-time payment of $1,146 through Interac e-Transfer.

“Once (the pandemic) subsides then we fully intend to go back to publishing our Saturday edition."

On Tuesday afternoon, Alberta Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced the death of a woman who lived in the McKenzie Towne Long Term Care. She said the woman appears to have contracted the virus by community transmission.

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

"We recognize the challenges they are facing and appreciate the incredible work they are doing to serve Canadians in these truly unprecedented circumstances."

The city said eliminating fares removes the need for handling transfers, tickets, cash and passes for passengers and operators to minimize contact and maintain social distancing measures.

Kenney again asks Albertans to stop hoarding because it is hurting vulnerable Albertans.

Hinshaw said the province has updated the self-isolation timeline for those who are sick. Anyone who is sick is being asked now to self-isolate for 10 days from the onset of symptoms, rather than the previous 14 days.If symptoms continue after 10 days, Albertans should continue to self-isolate.

The premier said reversing the 3.4-per-cent increase should save around $55 million for households and $32 million for businesses, for a total of $87 million a year.