Health

Albertans urged to be safe as possible on ATVs

RED DEER - Summer weather brings people out to explore the backcountry, and Alberta Health Services (AHS) reminds Albertans to make all-terrain vehicle (ATV) safety a priority this week and every week...

Jul 18, 2019

Alberta declares province-wide outbreak of syphilis

A rapid increase in syphilis cases has led Alberta's chief medical officer of health declare a provincial outbreak. Dr. Deena Hinshaw is also encouraging Albertans to get tested and protect themselves...

Jul 16, 2019

Safety a top priority for Westerner Days chuckwagons

Following the deaths of six chuckwagon horses at this year's Calgary Stampede, the Alberta Professional Chuckwagon and Chariot Association (APCCA) says it will do everything it can to prevent similar ...

Andrew Snook Jul 15, 2019 Drivers steer chuckwagons in this file photo. (Canadian Press/Jeff McIntosh)

Work to start soon on new south Red Deer seniors lodge

Construction is nearly set to begin on a new seniors lodge in south Red Deer.Demolition of the old Red Deer Nursing Home at 30 Street and Bremner Avenue has been completed and work on the new facility...

Jul 13, 2019 The now vacant site of the old Red Deer Nursing Home at 30 Street and Bremner Avenue in south Red Deer. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)

Alberta Health to review three systems that give patients information

The provincial government is undertaking an independent review of three health information systems utilized by Alberta Health Services.The request for proposals has now gone out for a review of Albert...

Jul 13, 2019

Mayor of Grande Prairie looking ahead, not backward in opioid fight

Despite continued efforts by city officials, community groups and residents of Grande Prairie, numbers released last week by Alberta Health show Grande Prairie had the highest rate of fentanyl related...

Jul 11, 2019

Provincial funding for $11.2-million rehabilitative housing project in Lethbridge “under review”

LETHBRIDGE, AB - Any change in provincial governments inevitably means that all previously-promised cheques are no longer a guarantee.Back in December 2018, the Alberta NDP announced $1.6-million for ...

Jul 11, 2019

Red Deer, Halkirk residents win big in 2019 Hospital Lottery

Two central Albertans are pinching themselves after finding out they've won the grand prizes for this year's Red Deer Regional Health Foundation Hospital Lottery.Draws were held at the dream home (68 ...

Jul 05, 2019

Red Deer sees big drop in opioid-related deaths

Overdose deaths in Red Deer and the AHS Central Zone are down by a substantial margin so far this year.First quarter statistics released by Alberta Health show Red Deer saw two fentanyl-related deaths...

Jun 28, 2019 Turning Point's temporary overdose prevention site has been open since Oct. 1, 2018. (rdnewsNOW file photo)

Hope, joy and miracles powering Red Deer woman's battle with breast cancer

Brandie Uebell is open about the fact that she could pass away any day, leaving behind a husband and three children.A Red Deer resident, Uebell was diagnosed with stage four triple negative breast can...

Jun 27, 2019 Brandie Uebell, 42, has stage four triple negative breast cancer, but she isn't letting that diagnosis stop her from making the most of every day. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)