Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Airdrie News and Information

Alberta snowbirds weigh risks of southern escape this winter

With COVID-19 keeping borders shut for non-essential travel between Canada and the U.S. , snowbirds are weighing their options.

Sep 27, 2020 1:30 AM Read more >

Three cases of COVID-19 identified in RVS

Three schools in Rocky View School (RVS) school division have reported cases of COVID-19 since classes began at the beginning of September. According to RVS, W.H.

Sep 25, 2020 3:30 PM Read more >

Partial closure of Canada-U.S. border extended to Oct. 21

Crossings of the border have been largely restricted to trade goods, essential workers and citizens returning home since March

Sep 18, 2020 5:30 PM Read more >

Alberta limiting asymptomatic testing of COVID-19 to priority groups

Dr. Deena Hinshaw says voluntary asymptomatic tests will continue to be offered for priority groups.

Sep 18, 2020 5:00 PM Read more >

Updated: Alberta won't 'micromanage' businesses as COVID-19 infections climb: Kenney

Alberta government launching online COVID-19 map to track cases in schools

Sep 9, 2020 2:50 PM Read more >

Update: Schools across Alberta report COVID-19 cases as school year starts

There were 619 new cases in the province over the long weekend

Sep 8, 2020 2:30 PM Read more >

Updated: Alberta to dole out federal funds for COVID-safe schools on per-student basis

Funds represent about $350 per child for the upcoming school year

Sep 2, 2020 12:22 PM Read more >

COVID-19 in schools inevitable, cost to reduce class sizes unrealistic: Kenney

Education minister will announce Wednesday how $260 million in federal money for schools is to be spent

Sep 1, 2020 2:04 PM Read more >

Positive COVID-19 tests at 2 Calgary-area schools derail start of year

Peace River School Division, northwest of Edmonton, is delaying the start of its school year until after Labour Day

Sep 1, 2020 9:45 AM Read more >

Updated: Alberta's top doctor sorry for confusion over back-to-school order

Province reported 426 new COVID-19 cases over the past three days

Aug 31, 2020 5:43 PM Read more >