Tag Archives: Health
AHS offers range of addiction, mental health support
RED DEER - Uncertainty during times of crisis can be overwhelming, and this year has been particularly stressful for many Albertans worried about their health, finances and mental health. Help is avai...
Dec 23, 2020
Dr. Hinshaw shares COVID-19 update for Dec. 23
Alberta's chief medical officer of health is set to provide her latest update on the COVID-19 situation in the province.Dr. Deena Hinshaw will speak during a news conference scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Yo...
Dec 23, 2020
No criminal charges against ARCHES, but province won't resume funding for SCS in Lethbridge
LETHBRIDGE, AB - While ARCHES will not face any criminal charges for not being able to account for $1.6-million in taxpayer funds earlier this year, they should not expect grants from the province to ...
Dec 23, 2020
Health Canada authorizes Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine
OTTAWA - Health Canada says the COVID-19 vaccine from U.S. biotech firm Moderna is safe for use in Canada. The vaccine is the second to be greenlit in Canada, following the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine on ...
Dec 23, 2020
Health foundation raises $250,000 for Rocky Health Centre
Local generosity continues and is highlighted by recent upgrades to the Rocky Mountain House Health Centre's operating room funded through the Rocky and Area Health Foundation and community members.In...
Dec 22, 2020
Red Deer records third COVID-19 death
A third death has now been reported in relation to a COVID-19 outbreak at a seniors living facility in Red Deer.The death of a man in his sixties on Dec. 11 is linked to the outbreak at Points West Li...
Dec 22, 2020
Province loosens rules for single Albertans over holidays
Premier Jason Kenney delivered an early Christmas present to Albertans on Wednesday. "We've made some changes to the public health restrictions that will allow single Albertans to enjoy the holidays w...
Dec 22, 2020
Red Deer to receive 1,950 doses of Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine
Red Deer is set to receive its first doses of COVID-19 vaccine. Premier Jason Kenney announced Tuesday afternoon that the second shipment of 25,350 doses of the Pfizer vaccine has arrived in Alberta, ...
Dec 22, 2020
Premier, health minister to update Albertans on COVID-19 pandemic
Alberta's premier and health minister will be joining the chief medical officer of health for today's update on the COVID-19 pandemic in the province. Jason Kenney, Tyler Shandro and Dr. Deena Hinshaw...
Dec 22, 2020
Bethany Collegeside nurse receives Hero of the Year award
The Alberta Continuing Care Association has named a Red Deer nurse one of its three recipients of the 2020 Hero of the Year award. Nicola Devoe, an LPN and 16-year staff member at Bethany Collegeside,...
Dec 22, 2020