Every day, Laura Schnell does anywhere from 20 to 40 one-to-one COVID-19 assessments on anyone who comes into Calgary’s Sunridge Mental Health Clinic. The registered psychiatric nurse also does followups with patients at the clinic whose needs are more urgent…
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Lethbridge tenants receive eviction letter despite COVID-19 rental rules
Despite new rules in Alberta surrounding evictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, one landlord in Lethbridge distributed several 14-day eviction warnings on Tuesday. Legacy McAdam and her boyfriend were shocked to find a letter from their landlord on Tuesday evening. The…
Calgary woman diagnosed with COVID-19 returns from lockdown in Spain
A Calgary woman is thankful to be back home after being diagnosed with COVID-19 and living through a nationwide lockdown in Spain. Carmen Lee, 23, was working as an au pair in Barcelona and diagnosed with COVID-19 on March 13.…
Crowded lineup outside downtown Edmonton CIBC branch despite social distancing rules
Despite repeated requests from the provincial government for Albertans to follow social distancing rules to prevent the spread of COVID-19, a large crowd lined up outside of a downtown Edmonton CIBC branch Wednesday. Dozens of people were cramped together outside…
‘Our province has run out of time’: Nfld premier makes plea to Trudeau amid coronavirus and budget crisis
After the COVID-19 pandemic hit, the finances in Newfoundland and Labrador became so desperate that Premier Dwight Ball sent a desperate plea to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In a letter dated March 20 that outlines the province’s dire straits, Ball…
Edmonton plastics company hit by wave of orders for COVID-19 retail sneeze guards
An Edmonton-based plastic producer is working seven days a week to keep up with the demand for protective barriers for retail spaces, as businesses work to protect workers from COVID-19. Plastics Plus Ltd. has seen a major surge in demand…
Coronavirus: City of Edmonton introduces new regulations for vehicle-for-hire services
Posted April 1, 2020 4:02 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ The City of Edmonton announced new rules and regulations for vehicle-for-hire services on Wednesday in an effort to keep drivers…
Coronavirus: Will students return to Alberta classrooms this school year? Call is Dr. Hinshaw’s
As parents across Alberta struggle to work from home while trying to help their children with distance learning, the big question is: how long will it last? “I don’t have those answers,” said Trisha Estabrooks, chair of Edmonton Public Schools.…
Health officials to update Alberta COVID-19 situation Wednesday afternoon
Posted April 1, 2020 2:11 pm Updated April 1, 2020 2:21 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Alberta’s chief medical officer of health will be joined by other officials at 3:30…
City of Edmonton working to get more showers for EXPO Centre COVID-19 facility
The City of Edmonton has released more information about what day-to-day operations look like at a temporary health facility at the EXPO Centre. The facility was set up to support vulnerable people through the COVID-19 crisis, and now staff are…