Measles outbreak reported in northern Alberta community of John D’Or Prairie – CBC

Mar 11, 2025

Little Red River Cree Nation says 3 people in same household have contracted the virus

A small First Nations community in northern Alberta is reporting a measles outbreak.

The outbreak was reported in John D’Or Prairie, one of the three communities that make up the Little Red River Cree Nation.

The outbreak could include the first cases of measles in Alberta this year, according to the latest data.

As of Monday evening, three people in the same household were confirmed to have contracted the virus, according to Little Red River Cree Nation Chief Conroy Sewepagaham.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/measles-outbreak-reported-in-northern-alberta-community-of-john-d-or-prairie-1.7480122