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Features

Portraits of frontline heros

Portraits of frontline heros

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The Register’s Michael Swan takes snapshots of some of the people making a difference

Restrictions on funerals have put added stress on both families and the funeral homes which are trying to create the best environment to allow people to properly grieve their loved ones.

Funeral homes adapt to grief in lockdown

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Bruce Cooke understands the difficulties families face in dealing with a loved one’s death at any time, let alone when health protocols limiting funerals to a maximum of 10 people.

Chris Bray and his family have just about had their fill of baking during pandemic.

Musician has a cure to fill the emptiness

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It’s no surprise that activities like video streaming, baking, craft making and home workouts have experienced a considerable uptick in popularity since Canada went into quarantine.

Katie and Kevin Montgomery, with sons Ben and newborn Keegan, are grateful for the care they received at Centenary Hospital during a stressful time for both patient and staff.

Amid pandemic chaos, a new life emerges

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Managing pregnancy in the midst of a global pandemic can add a lot of anxiety to what is often already an emotionally sensitive time for expecting parents. 

The Gianna Centre in Edmonton switched gears to move many of its services to an online format as COVID-19 hit and the centre had to close its doors.

Gianna volunteers step up in crisis

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CALGARY -- The easiest option for Vera Fischer when COVID-19 struck would have been to simply close the doors at the Gianna Centre.

Dominican Br. Chris Gault, who trained as a doctor, is treating patients with COVID-19 in Belfast.

Acts of kindness and courage

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The suffering caused by COVID-19 has been met by an outpouring of caring and compassion from communities and Catholic organizations worldwide.

Visitors to the University of Alberta Hospital were severely restricted at the height of the pandemic.

Hospital chaplains: First ... and last responders

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EDMONTON -- The call came from the intensive care unit at the University of Alberta Hospital. The patient had a presumptive case of the COVID-19 virus. He was hurting in body and in spirit. And he was alone.

University of Alberta medical student Virginia Goetz’s patient care expertise led her to being a valuable volunteer for The Mustard Seed homeless shelter in Calgary.

Medical student comes to aid of homeless

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CALGARY -- When the University of Alberta in Edmonton ceased campus activities in response to COVID-19, Virginia Goetz immediately looked around for an opportunity to aid Albertans most vulnerable to the pandemic.

Musician Pat Chessell keeps the residents of Columbus House entertained at an outdoor social event.

Fast work keeps seniors out of harm’s way

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VANCOUVER -- As Canada tops 100,000 confirmed coronavirus cases, a distressing figure has emerged: more than 80 per cent of the COVID-19 deaths have been seniors living in long-term care homes.

Gerty Ryza, left, a director with the LA Centre for Active Living, has been busy delivering meals to seniors during the COVID-19 crisis.

Gerty delivers hot food and plenty of smiles

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As a valued volunteer with the Loyola Arrupe Centre for Active Living for close to six years, Gerty Ryza is good at a lot of things, not the least of which is putting a smile on people’s faces.

Brad and Arynn Abercrombie say COVID-19 social isolation has meant more time for faith and family.

Isolation puts family ‘bubble’ in spotlight

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EDMONTON -- Brad and Arynn Abercrombie and their five kids are isolating, but not isolated.

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