Health

Renovations complete at Lacombe Emergency Department

A major makeover of the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre emergency department (ED) is now complete; showcasing improved treatment spaces, a new waiting room, and barrier-free washrooms. The enhanced E...

Aug 26, 2019 $3.1 million in renovations to the Emergency Department at the Lacombe Hospital and Care Centre are now complete. A Grand Opening to mark the occasion was held on Monday, with patients to begin admissions into the newly renovated space starting Sept. 3.

Lemonade stands pop up in Red Deer in support of Stollery Foundation

Oftentimes, neonatal intensive care isn't something one thinks about until they need it.That, and raising money, were behind the sixth annual Lemonade Stand Day to benefit the Stollery Children's Hosp...

Aug 25, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Supervised consumption panel hosting town hall in Red Deer Sept. 10

The provincial government's panel to review supervised consumption sites will hear the thoughts of residents this fall.Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Jason Laun announced Monday th...

Aug 22, 2019

Leah's Light raising funds, awareness for overdose prevention and education

Red Deerians are encouraged to come out in support of an event this Saturday aimed at breaking the stigma and shame surrounding addiction and overdose in our community.The Second Annual Leah's Light i...

Aug 21, 2019

Surrounded by protesters for and against, Lethbridge council defeats motion to limit SCS funding

LETHBRIDGE - Monday afternoon began at Lethbridge City Hall with hundreds if not more than a thousand or so members of the public - many carrying signs - either supporting Lethbridge's Supervised Cons...

Aug 20, 2019 (Lethbridge News Now)

Celebrating child development professionals

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Minister's Awards of Excellence in Child Development.Every year, the Alberta government recognizes outstanding child development professionals who excel...

Aug 19, 2019

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