Category Archives: Community News

Diabetes management classes temporarily moving online
Pre-diabetes and Type 2 diabetes management classes and information sessions provided for free by Alberta Health Services (AHS) will be moving temporarily online. "Diabetes the Basics" is offered as a...
Jan 11, 2022

Join a conversation about palliative care in central Alberta
Alberta Health Services (AHS) and the David Thompson Health Advisory Council (HAC) invite you to a virtual conversation about palliative care in AHS Central Zone. An AHS health representative will tal...
Jan 07, 2022

Free weight-management sessions offered online
Local residents are invited to learn about improving eating habits and forming healthy relationships with food by attending an Alberta Health Services (AHS) weight-management program online. The progr...
Jan 06, 2022

AHS provides education and support with online health workshops
Alberta Health Services (AHS) is inviting local individuals to attend health information workshops that are helping Albertans make positive adjustments to their lifestyles. The workshops are offered a...
Jan 06, 2022

Online stress-management sessions open to local residents
Local residents are invited to learn effective strategies to manage their stress by attending an Alberta Health Services (AHS) stress-management program online. Minding Stress: Effectively Reduce and ...
Jan 06, 2022

AHS offering online sessions to help seniors stay strong and healthy
Local residents interested in learning practical ways to stay strong and healthy while aging are invited to attend free online workshops offered by Alberta Health Services' registered dietitians and h...
Jan 05, 2022

AHS online workshops to help parents make mealtimes easier
Parents of young children who may be facing challenges with young picky eaters can learn valuable strategies and tips for making mealtimes happy times for the whole family through a free, online works...
Jan 04, 2022

Online prenatal class offers support to new parents
Expectant parents are encouraged to start planning now for their journey from pregnancy to delivery and the arrival of their newborn. Growing Your Baby: What to Eat During Pregnancy? is a free online ...
Jan 04, 2022

Ponoka's Downtown Skating Plaza set to open New Year’s Eve
The Downtown Skating Plaza at 5110 - 48 Avenue in Ponoka, next to the old library, is set to open on Dec. 31 for New Year's Eve. Town officials note that throughout the winter months, citizens will be...
Dec 30, 2021

AHS infant nutrition classes temporarily moving online
Parents who have questions about feeding their growing babies have access to a free, online infant nutrition class offered by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Led by a registered dietitian, the 90-minut...
Dec 30, 2021