Tag Archives: Health
Red Deer Recovery Day promoting local addictions support
Central Albertans are invited to an event in Red Deer this weekend that aims to raise awareness about addictions recovery treatment and the information available in our community.Red Deer Recovery Day...
Sep 10, 2020
Alberta launchs map showing schools with COVID-19
Alberta's chief medical officer of health says that while there is information circulating that identifies more schools with cases of COVID-19, the province's threshold records only those who attended...
Sep 09, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Sept. 9
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. You can watch th...
Sep 09, 2020
Kenney says Alberta won't 'micromanage' businesses as COVID-19 infections climb
ENOCH, Alta. - Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says a recent rise in active COVID-19 cases in the province is concerning but government micromanaging isn't the answer to curbing the spread.Kenney says Al...
Sep 09, 2020
Alberta moves to improve palliative care
Alberta has announced $6 million for two palliative care groups to enhance care and the appointment of an MLA to consult with stakeholders to allocate another $14 million to palliative care over the n...
Sep 09, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Sept. 8 as schools start reporting cases
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. You can watch th...
Sep 08, 2020
AUPE files labour board complaint for Michener Centre workers
The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) says the government owes backpay approximately 50 workers, including licensed practical nurses at Michener Centre.Michener Centre is a provincially-ope...
Sep 04, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update heading into long weekend
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on COVID-19 in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. You can watch th...
Sep 04, 2020
Pandemic forces change of plans for local World Suicide Prevention Day event
September is Suicide Prevention Month and despite the COVID-19 pandemic, officials with Suicide Information and Education Services are hoping to let people know they are still here to support central ...
Sep 04, 2020
Alberta updating guidelines for continuing care facilities, casinos
As daily new cases of COVID-19 in Alberta continue to be in the triple digits, Dr. Deena Hinshaw announced changes to the public health guidance on casinos and racing entertainment centres and continu...
Sep 03, 2020