Coronavirus (COVID-19) Local News

Over 100 active cases in Okotoks as numbers continue to spike in province

As COVID numbers rise, mayors, reeve and MLA ask for patience and cooperation

Organizer urges everyone to support the grassroots campaign, and reduce mask pollution

“All of our leading indicators are telling us now that we are in a significant new wave of COVID-19."

At least seven restaurants and bars in Canmore took the precautionary measure to close, or stop in-person dining, to limit the spread of COVID-19 in the community. Only a few reported a confirmed case, while others cited contact tracing as part of the reason for their decision.

LETHBRIDGE, Alta. — Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says rising cases of more contagious COVID-19 variants should be a "wake-up call" but his government won't impose harsh measures such as curfews or stay-at-home orders.

Following is an update for active COVID-19 cases in the Okotoks area as of 4 p.m. on March 24 according to Alberta government statistics.