Tag Archives: Health
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)
Citizens encouraged to say 'yes' to respect
Respect was the theme on Friday at Red Deer City Hall Park where community organizations were set up for the third annual Respect Day.Patricia Arango, executive director at the Central Alberta Sexual ...
May 24, 2019 (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Medicine River Wildlife Centre back on track after break-in
The Medicine River Wildlife Centre remains focused after a break-in last month at their facility near Spruce View.Executive Director Carol Kelly says not only did the community come through with enoug...
May 24, 2019 Carol Kelly, Executive Director at the Medicine River Wildlife Centre. (rdnewsNOW file photo)
Alberta Health Services confirms measles case in Edmonton area
A case of measles has been confirmed by Alberta Health Services in the EdmontoN region.An individual with lab-confirmed measles has been in public settings in Sherwood Park, Nisku and Edmonton while i...
May 20, 2019
Lyme Society invites public to education session on Sunday at museum
The Central Alberta Lyme Society is hosting an informative education session on Sunday at the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery. Members of the public are invited to attend from 2-4 p.m., by donation. E...
May 18, 2019
Mental health and suicide: Seeking help most important, say local advocates
It's been nearly four years since Lindsey More, a Red Deer high school student, ended her own life.Her legacy lives on though because of the foundation -- Smiles Thru Lindsey -- created by her father ...
May 17, 2019 Rick More (pictured) operates the Smiles Thru Lindsey Foundation, named after his daughter who died by suicide in 2015. (rdnewsNOW/Josh Hall)
Sylvan Lake bans charcoal BBQs
Charcoal BBQs are now banned in all Sylvan Lake parks and green spaces.Primarily impacted are the lakefront parks."We understand picnicking and barbecuing is a popular activity when visiting Sylvan La...
May 16, 2019