June 21, 2025
SLAVE LAKE - Alberta Health Services (AHS) has been notified of a person with confirmed measles in the North Zone who visited the Edmonton Zone and has been in a public setting while infectious. Additional locations may be released if necessary.
Individuals who were in the following location/s during the specified dates and times may have been exposed to measles:
Location:
Loon River Truck Stop Ltd.
Bicentennial Highway, Red Earth Creek
Exposure time periods:
June 4: 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. (MDT)
Location:
Dairy Queen
1500 Main St. SE, Slave Lake
Exposure time periods:
June 6: 5 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1145 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
Exposure time periods:
June 4: 10 p.m. to June 7: 12 p.m. (MDT)
Location:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – continental breakfast area
1145 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
Exposure time periods:
June 5: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
June 6: 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. (MDT)
Location:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites – pool area
1145 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
Exposure time periods:
June 5: 9 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Location:
Costco
1075 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
Exposure time periods:
June 5: 10:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Location:
Canadian Tire
40 Bellerose Dr., St. Albert
Exposure time periods:
June 5: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location:
Uncle Weiner’s
13535 156 St. NW, Edmonton
Exposure time periods:
June 5: 3:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location:
Kaye Edmonton Clinic, Rheumatology
11400 University Ave. NW, Edmonton
Exposure time periods:
June 6: 10 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.
Location:
Cabela’s
6150 Currents Dr. NW, Edmonton
Exposure time periods:
June 6: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Location:
Panda Express
#305, 935 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
Exposure time periods:
June 6: 6 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Location:
Walmart
700 St. Albert Trail, St. Albert
Exposure time periods:
June 6: 8 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Anyone who attended these locations at these times, who was born in or after 1970 and has less than two documented doses of measles-containing vaccine, may be at risk for developing measles. They should self-monitor for symptoms of measles and are strongly encouraged to review their immunization records.
Measles is an extremely contagious disease and the virus spreads easily through the air.
Symptoms of Measles include:
Complications of measles can include ear infections, pneumonia, inflammation of the brain, premature delivery, and rarely death. Persons who are pregnant, less than 5 years of age, or have weakened immune systems are at greatest risk of serious complications.
If symptoms of measles do develop, individuals are advised to stay home and call the measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434 before visiting any healthcare facility or provider, including a family physician clinic or pharmacy.
Measles vaccine is highly effective at preventing infection and complications. In Alberta, measles vaccine is offered, free of charge, through Alberta’s publicly funded immunization program. The recommended schedule for measles vaccination is two doses, the first at one year of age and the second at 18 months.
If you think you have been exposed, and you are not protected against measles you may be able to receive immunization to reduce the risk of infection. A dose of vaccine needs to be given within 72 hours of exposure to prevent measles. Babies under 1 year of age, people with severely weakened immune systems, and those who are pregnant may be able to receive immunoglobulin within 6 days of exposure to prevent disease. Call the measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434 for more information if these situations apply to you or your family.
Albertans uncertain of their immunization history, or their child’s immunization history, can check eligibility and/or book an appointment by calling the measles hotline at 1-844-944-3434.
Individuals who are 14 years of age and older can check their MyHealth Records.
The measles hotline connects you to a professional who can assist with accessing your immunization records or offer general information; provide advice for those experiencing measles symptoms and are feeling unwell; and assist with booking measles immunization appointments or locating a public health clinic offering immunization in your area.
You can also text 'Measles' to 88111 to get measles health information texted to your mobile device.
For further information on routine childhood immunization, visit ahs.ca/immunization. You can also learn more from MyHealth.Alberta.ca about the risks of measles and find frequently asked questions.
For the latest information on measles in Alberta, visit ahs.ca/measles.
Alberta Health Services provides a range of healthcare services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide excellent, patient-focused healthcare that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
