Tag Archives: Health
Provincial panel appointed to review supervised consumption
A former Red Deer RCMP member has been named to the provincial government's committee to review supervised consumption sites (SCS). Steve Cormack is one of eight members appointed to the panel the pro...
Aug 19, 2019
New era coming for Red Deer's supportive housing program
Residents of The Buffalo Apartments in downtown Red Deer will soon be on the move.Christine Stewart, executive director of the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Red Deer branch which provides ...
Aug 16, 2019 The Buffalo Hotel in downtown Red Deer
New trail head signs to increase walkability in Rocky
In an effort to increase Rocky Mountain House's walkability, new trails signs have been installed throughout the community.After a walkability study was done by Alberta Health Services (AHS), the town...
Aug 16, 2019 From left to right. Councillors Randy Brown and Len Phillips, Mayor Tammy Burke, Councillor Dave Auld, Kristen Penick and Dr. Marinus Pretorius.
Canada's first female astronaut landing in Red Deer for hospital fundraiser
Red Deer Regional Health Foundation is pleased to announce a new event, The Lunch Box Experience, featuring three of Canada's brightest stars, all coming together over lunch to raise funds for critica...
Aug 14, 2019
Local physician prepared for Ride to Conquer Cancer
Central Albertans will be among thousands across the province taking part in an epic two-day, 200+ kilometre bike ride this weekend, aimed at raising awareness and funds for cancer research and patien...
Aug 14, 2019 A team training ride for the Ride to Conquer Cancer. (L-R) Alayne Farries, Dr Jed Scharf , Marilla Vaartstra.
New drug mixture leading to spike in overdoses in Red Deer
A local organization providing harm reduction services throughout central Alberta is raising the alarm over a new mixture of drugs hitting the streets - aligning with a spike in overdoses last month.S...
Aug 09, 2019 Red Deer's Temporary Overdose Prevention Site next to Safe Harbour.
Province seeks public feedback for AHS review
LETHBRIDGE- You can help to shape the future of Alberta Health Services.The United Conservative government has hired independent contractor Ernst and Young to complete "the first comprehensive review ...
Aug 09, 2019
Red Deer Dairy Queen locations leaders in Miracle Treat Day support
Central Albertans are encouraged to join Canadians across the country on Thursday in enjoying a Dairy Queen Blizzard for Miracle Treat Day, all in support of the Children's Miracle Network. On Aug. 8,...
Aug 07, 2019
Local PPC candidates seek end to late-term abortion in Canada
A pair of local candidates with the People's Party of Canada (PPC) want to see an end to late-term abortions in Canada. Red Deer-Lacombe candidate Laura-Lynn Thompson and Red Deer-Mountain View candid...
Aug 07, 2019 Red Deer-Lacombe PPC candidate Laura-Lynn Thompson is joined by Red Deer-Mountain View PPC candidate Paul Mitchell during a news conference in Red Deer Wednesday to announce the pair's Private Member's Bill seeking to end late term abortion in Canada.
Steph Unedited!
Something different for the summer, here are three short (< 2 minutes each) ‘Steph Unedited’ videos to share a few ideas to help you live…wait for it…Your Life, Unlimited!...
Aug 07, 2019