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A new online tool gives adults access to their personal health records, including immunizations, medications and lab test results. “MyHealth Records is about supporting patients in being partners in their own health and wellness. It means having your personal health information in the palm of your hand, when and where you need it.” ~Sarah Hoffman,…

Two-year clinical program seeking participants for study By Michael Platt, Schulich School of Engineering A fast, reliable answer. There may be nothing more vital for the thousands of patients left worried and wondering following an abnormal screening mammography or clinical breast exam — and a blood test from the University of Calgary may soon provide exactly…

New support services in Red Deer mean the community’s most vulnerable will have a safe, warm place to sleep. Identified by the City of Red Deer and local stakeholders as a top priority, the 24-7 shelter will offer wraparound supports in the province’s third largest city. The province is investing $7 million to help build…

Arenas, rinks, aquatic centres, community recreation centres and multiplexes across the province can receive funding for facility upgrades under a new program. The Government of Alberta is providing $9 million under the Climate Leadership Plan to help municipalities cut energy costs and emissions by upgrading their recreation facilities with energy-efficient technology. The Recreation Energy Conservation…

13-point plan will protect Alberta’s environment today and for future generations, continuing Alberta’s proud tradition of environmental stewardship CANMORE, AB: United Conservative Party leader Jason Kenney announced that, if elected, a United Conservative government would implement a 13-point conservation plan for environmental stewardship. “Albertans across our province value our great outdoors and rightfully want to see…

Alberta’s Climate Leadership Plan is helping major industries reduce emissions and create jobs while cutting costs and becoming more competitive. Emissions Reduction Alberta is funding more than a dozen new clean technology projects across the province, while Energy Efficiency Alberta is supporting small and medium-sized oil and gas companies to reduce methane emissions through upgrades.…

Competition Bureau launches the 15th edition of education and awareness campaign OTTAWA, ON When it comes to fighting fraud, knowledge is power! Throughout the month of March, the Competition Bureau and its partners will give Canadians the tools they need to recognize, reject and report fraud. Scammers can target anyone, from youngsters to retirees. They can also target businesses.…

The Government of Alberta is expanding Deerfoot Trail to create jobs, ease congestion and reduce commute times. Deerfoot Trail is the busiest roadway in Alberta with an average of 175,000 vehicles travelling on it every day. The province is adding both northbound and southbound lanes to 21 kilometres of Deerfoot Trail between Beddington Trail and Anderson/Bow…