The strain on Alberta hospitals continues.

Total COVID hospitalizations have risen to 1,063, with 265 COVID patients in intensive care.

Over the weekend, 5,181 new cases were identified, with the active case count currently sitting at 21,307.

COVID deaths have risen to 2,645, with 23 reported over the weekend.

Vaccination numbers continue to rise, with 83 per cent of Albertans age 12 and up now having received at least one dose, and 73.8 per cent of eligible Albertans being fully vaccinated.

Here's a breakdown of the active case count in the area:

- Strathmore 71 active cases

- Wheatland County 27 active cases

- Okotoks: 184 active cases

- High River: 77 active cases

- Foothills County: 116 active cases

- Willow Creek MD: 95 active cases

- Vulcan County: 57 active cases