Health

Save the Beard for Smiles Thru Lindsey

Seven very hairy dudes are about to become less hairy...or are they?! That's up to you!These gentleman have put their beards into your hands. You can donate to have them SHAVE their beard, or to help ...

Nov 05, 2019

Province announces Mental Health and Addictions Panel

EDMONTON, AB - The province has announced the members of its Mental Health and Addictions Advisory Council.Jason Luan, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, made the announcement Monday ...

Nov 04, 2019 rdnewsNOW file photo

Appeal filed in Red Deer Dream Centre proposal

An appeal has been filed after Red Deer's Municipal Planning Commission (MPC) last month denied an application for a downtown drug and alcohol treatment centre.Wes Giesbrecht, co-chair of the proposed...

Nov 04, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Rodeo queens talk mindfulness at St. Teresa of Avila School

The counselling and administration team at St. Teresa of Avila School have been focusing this year on mindfulness and self-regulation techniques for students. On Wednesday, Jaden Holle, Miss Rodeo Can...

Oct 31, 2019 Taylor McNair, Miss Rodeo America and Jaden Holle, Miss Rodeo Canada with St. Teresa of Avila students (Photo submitted)

SPARC launches inaugural Family Challenge

Central Alberta families are encouraged to take part in an upcoming four-week series of free, family-friendly challenges that aim to help kids "grow up great."The inaugural SPARC Family Challenge (Str...

Oct 27, 2019 (SPARC)

NDP health critic disappointed with no capital dollars for Red Deer Regional Hospital

The NDP Official Opposition's health critic is voicing his disappointment with the lack of any immediate capital funding for expansion of Red Deer Regional Hospital in the provincial budget. David She...

Oct 25, 2019 NDP Health Critic David Shepherd, pictured here at an AUPE rally at Red Deer Hospital in July, says the lack of funding for a new hospital is of great concern. (rdnewsNOW file photo)

AHS urging Albertans to get vaccinated against influenza

Flu season is upon us and Alberta Health Services is recommending, as they do every year, that Albertans take the time to get vaccinated.Only 31 per cent of Albertans were immunized during the 2018-19...

Oct 25, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Senior Rustlers partner with Aspen Heights on Breakfast Program

The Red Deer Senior AA Rustlers are excited to announce a partnership with Aspen Heights Elementary School to ensure no students ever go to school hungry. To kick-start their involvement with the exis...

Oct 25, 2019 (Photo submitted)

Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre expansion not part of Alberta's budget

The first budget from Alberta's United Conservative Government does not include capital funding for Red Deer Regional Hospital expansion.Instead, the capital plan for the budget tabled Thursday by Fin...

Oct 24, 2019 (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Alberta shuts down addiction treatment facility over patient safety concerns

A private facility in Alberta that rehabilitates people with addiction and mental health issues has been ordered by the province to cease operations because of concerns about patient safety.The govern...

Oct 22, 2019