Tag Archives: Health
Province halts funding for supervised consumption sites pending review
The United Conservatives are following through on a campaign promise to halt funding for supervised consumption sites in Alberta until a review into the merits of the practice has been completed. The ...
Jun 02, 2019 Between 130 and 150 people are using the temporary overdose prevention site in Red Deer daily, according to Turning Point. (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Path to recovery difficult for sexual assault victims
A local woman sexually assaulted 13 years ago says her mental health is still impacted to this day. The woman, who we'll refer to as Rosa, eventually found herself at Red Deer's Central Alberta Sexual...
May 31, 2019 Dr. Jamie Prowse Turner with the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre says there's no typical reaction to being a victim of a sexual assault. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Winning the mental battle with colitis
The annual Gutsy Walk benefitting Crohn's and Colitis Canada is this Sunday at McKenzie Trails.With that in mind, let's talk about Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), drugs, mental health and stigma.As ...
May 29, 2019
Show up and Roll Up!
Some people will do anything for a cookie. Though it’s true you can get your fill of sweet and salty snacks when you donate blood, that of course is but a tiny perk in the selfless act of...
May 29, 2019
Red Deer city council to push government through AUMA for provincial needle debris strategy
Red Deer city council will be calling on their provincial counterparts to push the province to implement a strategy to combat needle debris.Council passed a resolution on Monday that will be presented...
May 27, 2019
Victims and Survivors of Crime Week initiative in Red Deer
In recognition of the Victims and Survivors of Crime Week, the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC), the Red Deer City Victim Service Unit (RDVSU) and the Central Alberta Sexual Assault Suppo...
May 27, 2019
Sylvan Lake celebrates one year of Advanced Ambulatory Care Service
SYLVAN LAKE - More than 15,000 visits have been made to the local Advanced Ambulatory Care Service (AACS) in Sylvan Lake since its launch nearly one year ago, improving access to treatment for urgent ...
May 27, 2019
Blackfalds to recognize National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week
National Victims and Survivors of Crime Week is being recognized officially by the Town of Blackfalds.The occasion runs May 26-June 1."It is important that we are all aware that the empowerment of tho...
May 26, 2019
Rising Sport Star Awards given out at 5th annual Xplore Sport Day
From tai chi to football, to tennis and quidditch, Red Deerians young and old tried out all kinds of different activities Sunday at the fifth annual 'Xplore' Sport Day. The event took place downtown a...
May 26, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Local artists create paintings of hope for Mustard Seed users
A series of paintings being donated to The Mustard Seed aims to inspire hope, joy and resilience among those who utilize their facility in Red Deer. Local artist Erin Boake, owner and operator of Artr...
May 25, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)