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By The Canadian Press

Health

Alberta minister addresses communication concern over broad-based measles warning

Feb 23, 2026 | 3:49 PM

Alberta’s minister for primary health care says a measles warning was issued for an entire county last week after 17 people tested positive for the virus.

Adriana LaGrange says that health officials made the decision to issue a broad alert for Parkland County, west of Edmonton, because they couldn’t pinpoint the details of when and where the individuals contracted the virus.

The issue led to concerns from local officials about a lack of communication.

Parkland County Mayor Rod Shaigec says while the advisory was issued late last week, he and his council were never notified.

The city of Spruce Grove, located adjacent to the county, posted on social media that it, too, had received no details and told locals to reach out to Alberta’s health agency.

LaGrange says she has been in touch with the chief medical officer of health about the measles cases, and her department says it is reaching out to Spruce Grove.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 23, 2026.