A child-care facility in Blackfalds, just north of Red Deer, has been temporarily closed following an outbreak of Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC), which has sickened several individuals. Alberta Health is actively monitoring the situation at the Aspen Lakes Discovery Centre (East location) after the outbreak was declared on August 23, 2024.The alert was initially raised when a child attending the facility tested positive for STEC. Since then, three more cases—two additional children and one staff member—have been confirmed as of Wednesday, bringing the total to four.Alberta Health Services (AHS) Environmental Public Health is leading the investigation to determine the source and root cause of the infection, which remains unknown. The team is collaborating with the child-care facility to review and strengthen cleaning, sanitation, and isolation protocols to prevent further transmission.The facility, which cares for 136 children and employs 25 staff members, is under close scrutiny. AHS is following up with all individuals who may have been exposed to the bacteria.STEC is known to cause symptoms such as diarrhea and stomach cramps, with the potential for more severe complications like hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can result in hospitalization and long-term kidney issues. The infection can spread not only through contaminated food but also from person to person, particularly among young children.The investigation into the outbreak is ongoing, and no further details have been released.Individuals with concerns about E. coli are encouraged to contact Health Link at 811 for more information..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
A child-care facility in Blackfalds, just north of Red Deer, has been temporarily closed following an outbreak of Shiga-toxin producing E. coli (STEC), which has sickened several individuals. Alberta Health is actively monitoring the situation at the Aspen Lakes Discovery Centre (East location) after the outbreak was declared on August 23, 2024.The alert was initially raised when a child attending the facility tested positive for STEC. Since then, three more cases—two additional children and one staff member—have been confirmed as of Wednesday, bringing the total to four.Alberta Health Services (AHS) Environmental Public Health is leading the investigation to determine the source and root cause of the infection, which remains unknown. The team is collaborating with the child-care facility to review and strengthen cleaning, sanitation, and isolation protocols to prevent further transmission.The facility, which cares for 136 children and employs 25 staff members, is under close scrutiny. AHS is following up with all individuals who may have been exposed to the bacteria.STEC is known to cause symptoms such as diarrhea and stomach cramps, with the potential for more severe complications like hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), which can result in hospitalization and long-term kidney issues. The infection can spread not only through contaminated food but also from person to person, particularly among young children.The investigation into the outbreak is ongoing, and no further details have been released.Individuals with concerns about E. coli are encouraged to contact Health Link at 811 for more information..This is what the Western Standard is up againstThe Trudeau government is funding lies and propaganda by directly subsidizing the mainstream media. They do this to entrench the powerful Eastern, woke and corrupt interests that dominate the political, social and economic institutions in Canada. Federal authorities are constantly trying to censor us and stop us from publishing the stories that they don’t want you to read. Ottawa may weaponize our taxes and police against us, but we’ve got a powerful ally on our side.You. Free men, and free women. We need you to stand with us and become a member of the Western Standard. Here’s what you will get for your membership:Unlimited access to all articles from the Western Standard, Alberta Report, West Coast Standard, and Saskatchewan Standard, with no paywall. Our daily newsletter delivered to your inbox. .Access to exclusive Member-only WS events.Keep the West’s leading independent media voice strong and free.If you can, please support us with a monthly or annual membership. It takes just a moment to set up, and you will be making a big impact on keeping one the last independent media outlets in Canada free from Ottawa’s corrupting influence.
