Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

EDMONTON — Alberta's chief medical officer of health says there were an estimated 500 new COVID-19 cases recorded on Boxing Day, but she cautions the low number is a result of fewer tests being performed on Christmas Day. Dr.

EDMONTON — Alberta Finance Minister Travis Toews says the goal in 2021 is to get vaccines out and put the COVID-19 pandemic in the rear-view mirror, then work to fix a battered and beleaguered economy.

OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada won't hear a case linked to a challenge about air passenger refunds for flights cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Edmonton, Calgary sites will receive new vaccine doses in coming days

"It will make a world of difference for single Albertans who otherwise would not be able to visit their families over Christmas," Kenney said.

As current restrictions are stil in effect, Airdrie has surpassed 1,400 total cases of COVID-19. According to airdrie.ca, there has been a total of 1,400 cases of COVID-19 reported in Airdrie throughout the pandemic, up three from Dec. 22.

The judge said the case had some merit and wasn't vexatious. But she also said she wasn't sure there has been irreparable harm, so there wasn't enough to persuade her to temporarily suspend restrictions.

Airdrie has reported another day of a drop in cases with 274 currently active, down 11 from Dec. 21.

The measures limit Christmas celebrations to individual households, restrict weddings and funerals to 10 people and prohibit outdoor gatherings.