Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Bow Valley News and Information

Alberta's chief health officer says increase in COVID-19 cases a wake-up call

"Two weeks ago, we had seven Albertans in the ICU, now we have triple that number," said Dr. Deena Hinshaw

Jul 23, 2020 4:21 PM Read more >

Updated: Calgary could 'step into the fray' on Alberta school reopening plan, mayor says

Calgary city council voted Tuesday to pass a temporary bylaw requiring face coverings in indoor public premises and public vehicles, effective Aug. 1.

Jul 22, 2020 2:45 PM Read more >

‘COVID-19 is not going anywhere’ – Bow Valley up to 14 active cases

As of Tuesday (July 21) afternoon, the Bow Valley had 14 positive active cases confirmed with eight in Banff, six in the overall Canmore geographical area, which includes two cases in the MD of Bighorn and one in the town of Canmore

Jul 21, 2020 5:58 PM Read more >

Alberta records more than 100 daily COVID cases for second day in a row

Biggest problem is social gatherings at which people are not physically distancing

Jul 17, 2020 4:26 PM Read more >

Alberta reports 120 new cases of COVID-19, chief doctor concerned

Jul 16, 2020 5:40 PM Read more >

Anti-racism rallies led to few COVID infections in Alberta, total cases growing

Dr. Hinshaw's concerned about the rise in new cases in recent weeks

Jul 14, 2020 4:45 PM Read more >

Alberta giving out 20 million more masks, not making it mandatory to wear them

Province reported 80 new cases on Sunday, 96 cases on Saturday and 54 on Friday

Jul 13, 2020 3:58 PM Read more >

Updated: Three more patients die from COVID-19 outbreak at Edmonton hospital

Jul 9, 2020 5:04 PM Read more >

Chiniki band attempts to evict Stoney Nakoda Elder during pandemic

"I don't know why they want this house – what is it made of gold?"

Jul 9, 2020 9:58 AM Read more >

Three patients dead: Edmonton hospital declares full COVID-19 outbreak

AHS says 20 patients and 15 staff have tested positive

Jul 8, 2020 10:15 AM Read more >