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Alberta reports 4,740 new cases of COVID-19 over 3 days as province launches $100 vaccine incentive – CBC
Sep 13, 2021 Number of patients in ICU with COVID-19 reaches new high Alberta reported 4,740 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 new deaths as the province released three days of data on Monday. The new cases were detected from Friday to Sunday: Sept 10: 1,659 new cases (14,574 tests, 11.60 per cent positivity) Sept […]
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Alberta cancels plans to end COVID-19 testing, isolating; province to ramp up sewage monitoring program Oct. 1 – Edmonton Journal
Sep 06, 2021 Alberta has cancelled plans to end routine COVID-19 swab testing and isolation rules amid a rising fourth wave, as it also ramps up coronavirus sewage monitoring to cover most of the province by Oct. 1. Chris Bourdeau, an Alberta Health spokesman, told Postmedia on Sunday testing people with COVID-19 symptoms will continue […]
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Building Bridges for Indigenous Children’s Health: Community Needs Assessment Through Talking Circle Methodology
Sherri Di Lallo,1 Keren Schoenberger,2 Laura Graham,2 Ashley Drobot,2 Mubashir Aslam Arain3 1Stollery Awasisak Indigenous Health, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; 2Health Systems Evaluation and Evidence, Alberta Health Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada; 3Health Systems Evaluation and Evidence, Alberta Health Services, Calgary, Alberta, Canada Correspondence: Mubashir Aslam Arain Health Systems Evaluation and Evidence, Alberta Health […]
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Stoney Nakoda Nation: Get Vaccinated – August 28, 2021
After a few weeks of zero positive COVID cases in our community, we now have 6 cases. The need to increase our vaccination rate is more important than ever as there are reported cases of the Delta variant in Morley. Delta spreads easily between people and may lead to more serious outcomes than other versions […]
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BC Launches Proof of Vaccination and Renews Mask Mandate
Aug. 25, 2021 – People attending certain social and recreational settings and events in BC will need to show proof of vaccination starting Sept. 13. The new order from the provincial health officer came this week along with renewed mask requirements for indoor public spaces and schools. People 12 and older will need to provide proof of […]
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COVID-19 related ICU numbers continue to rise – CFWE
August 25th, 2021 The number of Albertans in hospital and ICU units both hit 10 week highs on Tuesday. The province reported 258 COVID-19 patients in hospital, up eight from Monday’s adjusted total. The highest total since June 15th. There are 57 patients in ICU related to COVID-19, an increase of three and the highest […]
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Edmonton Mayor concerned with possible 4th COVID-19 wave – CFWE
August 24th, 2021 As COVID-19 numbers continue to rise, Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson is worried about the 4th wave Edmonton’s Mayor expressed his concern about the rising number of cases across the province as more employees and students are heading back to work and school. Don Iveson said at a media availability on Monday that […]
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The fight is always there every day’: Indigenous horse racer making comeback after struggle against addiction – CTV News
August 21, 2021 EDMONTON — After nearly losing his life and career to alcohol and drug addiction, an Alberta horse racer and trainer is making his comeback. Tyler Redwood said his fight started when he was a child, growing up in Saskatchewan. “Elementary school I didn’t feel I fit in right,” said Redwood. “I went […]
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AB Government: Expanding Indigenous continuing care
Indigenous groups and organizations can now apply for grants under the new $154 million Continuing Care Capital Program. The new program offers one-time capital grants to support building, upgrading or renovating continuing care spaces. By advancing continuing care capacity, either on- or off-reserves and Metis settlements, Alberta’s government will provide better access to health services […]
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Provincial grant funding now available to expand Indigenous continuing care facilities – Lethbridge News Now
Aug 20, 2021 EDMONTON, AB – Indigenous groups and organizations can now apply for grants under a new provincial program. Funding is available through the $154 million Continuing Care Capital Program. It offers one-time capital grants to support the construction, upgrading and renovation of continuing care spaces. The province commented that “by advancing continuing care […]
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