Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

For the first time in the MD of Bighorn history, the May 12 council meeting will be live-streamed thanks to the global pandemic

In the last 24 hours, the province has confirmed 70 new cases of COVID-19.

Shandro said the province will use a careful, phased approach to bring back the surgeries, and will give priority to patients who are at a greater risk if their surgeries are delayed further.

“With limited recreation activities and the fact that 85 to 90 per cent of Banff’s population was laid off, and with food security, this is one way we can provide some mental health benefits as well as being able to watch your garden grow.”

“This is an opportunity to raise some funds for COVID-19 emergency grants in the Bow Valley and sit back and enjoy an evening of song, celebration and inspiring words from across Canada and closer to home in Alberta.”

Alberta has 218 new cases of COVID-19

A retiree, high school teacher and firefighter have combined forces to print hundreds of ear savers and face shields for frontline and essential workers amid the global pandemic

“I won’t sugar coat reality– the truth is we still face the most severe economic conditions since the Great Depression of the 1930s, and it will take heroic effort and determination to get Alberta working and growing again,” said Alberta Premier Jason Kenney.