COVID-19

Lac La Biche County is currently reviewing the announcements that the Government of Alberta made this week to prevent the spread of COVID-19. “We are evaluating how these restrictions will affect our operations, and will provide updates on our website and social media soon,” Lac La Biche County stated. “Thank …

Alberta has declared a state of public health emergency and will implement new health measures to expand capacity, increase vaccination rates and reduce transmission of COVID-19.   New temporary health measures to help slow the spread of COVID-19 will apply provincewide. This includes new restrictions on restaurants, indoor gatherings, weddings …

The following is a special message from the Regional Director of Emergency Management Trevor Kotowich: For the first time in over a year, I am pleased to report that the Region of St. Paul which includes both the Towns of Elk Point and St. Paul, the County of St. Paul …

The Town of Vegreville Bylaw No. 08-2020, the Temporary Mandatory Face Coverings Bylaw, is set to expire at month’s end. The Bylaw, which mandated the wearing of face coverings in indoor public places and public vehicles, came into effect on November 30, 2020, and was extended beyond its original expiry …

Three lucky Albertans aged 18 and older who get vaccinated will each win a $1-million lottery jackpot this summer. Alberta’s government will hold three draws for $1 million each to incentivize Albertans to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Beginning June 14, any Alberta resident 18 and older who has received a …

Alberta will take a big step today towards safely returning to normal as fitness centres, libraries and movie theatres reopen and large outdoor gatherings resume. Beginning June 10, Stage 2 of the Open for Summer Plan will take effect, two weeks after 60 per cent of Albertans age 12-plus received …

The Government of Alberta says it continues to deliver vaccines safely, effectively and ahead of schedule. As of June 4, Alberta Health Services, community pharmacies and physician clinics have delivered more than three million doses into the arms of Albertans. More than 66 per cent of eligible Albertans have now …

Albertans can now enjoy outdoor patios, haircuts and more physical activities as vaccination rates continue to climb and hospitalizations decline. The Stage 1 threshold of 50 per cent of Albertans age 12-plus having received at least one dose of vaccine was met on May 18. Together, Albertans have driven cases …

Alberta’s government will remove provincewide health measures in three stages as vaccine targets are reached and hospitalizations decline. Alberta’s Open for Summer Plan provides a three-stage road map to lifting health restrictions and safely getting back to normal. The plan provides Albertans with a clear picture of a summer without …

The Lac La Biche and District Chamber of Commerce has joined with Chambers of Commerce from across the province to distribute COVID-19 rapid test kits to businesses free of charge. This program provides the opportunity to businesses of all sizes to supply rapid testing for their employees. The goal with …