‘It’s devastating:’ Home care services for Edmonton seniors reduced amid COVID-19 pandemic
"We are simply unable to provide healthcare the way we usually do," Alberta Health Services said in a statement.
"We are simply unable to provide healthcare the way we usually do," Alberta Health Services said in a statement.
Two Maritimers and one Albertan working for the same non-profit are stuck in Guatemala, with no return in sight.
Keeping the most vulnerable safe is a major priority during the COVID-19 pandemic. But as Nicole Stillger explains, a strained health care system is now forcing many home care operations to cut services for seniors.
The province has enlisted the help of some famous faces in Alberta for a video aimed to spread a public health message: prevent the spread of COVID-19.
There have been 348 cases of COVID-19 reported in the province as of Friday. Nine of those cases have died, while another six have recovered.
The townships of Southwold and Malahide and the municipalities of Bayham, Central Elgin and Dutton Dunwich have declared a state of emergency in the fight against COVID-19.
The Ottawa Senators say another one of their players has tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of known NHL cases to two.
All shelters in Saskatchewan remain open as staff quickly learn to adapt to the spread of the novel coronavirus.
The team issued a statement which said that the affected player was part of an away trip that included games in San Jose, Anaheim and Los Angeles.
Starting Monday, only citizens that require business services and City of Calgary employees will be allowed inside.
All Goodwill locations in Alberta will be shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization said on Saturday.
The Hotel Eldorado will be closed until April 30, while Sparkling Hill Resort will close its doors on Saturday at noon.
The Ontario Real Estate Association is calling for the end to open houses while the province and world deals with the coronavirus pandemic.
The Lions issued a statement Friday night announcing they were made aware of an employee who has the coronavirus
A handwashing video from the Edmonton police and Community Engagement Program (PACE) is gaining traction online for its upbeat tone and catchy moves.
As part of its ongoing response to the escalating COVID-19 crisis, Strathcona County is temporarily suspending transit fare collection beginning Saturday "to further ensure the safety of transit operators."
“We basically became a drop shipping company in about an hour,” Sea Change Brewing Co. co-owner Jay Sparrow said.
Almost 13 years after a 22-year-old man's body was found in the trunk of a vehicle in a north Edmonton church's parking lot, police say a man has been arrested in B.C. in connection with the killing.
A woman found guilty on two charges in a Calgary quadruple killing is appealing her convictions and sentences.
Alberta Justice says discussions are happening about enforcing public health orders directed at public institutions and banning public gatherings of more than 50 people.
A webcast of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Gord Steinke and Carole Anne Devaney from Friday, March 20, 2020.
As Albertans adjust to a new reality of self-isolation, grocery stores are making changes to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Gil Tucker reports.
Mayor Don Iveson announced late Friday afternoon that city council voted to declare a local state of emergency in response to the deepening COVID-19 crisis. Councillors also agreed to take steps to ease financial burdens many Edmontonians are facing because of the pandemic.