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Emergencies are still emergencies, scheduled appointments can be flexible (Ottawa) — In this exceptional and challenging situation Heart & Stroke is reminding people to continue to take action in emergency medical situations. Those experiencing or witnessing a heart attack, stroke or cardiac arrest must call 9-1-1 (or local emergency medical services) to get immediate medical…

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, and Erica Wiebe, Olympic champion and Alberta Ambassador for Sport and Active Living, urge Albertans to maintain physical and mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic and be #HealthyAtHomeAB. Minister Aheer and Wiebe know the importance of being active while staying at home to slow…

The following is a message on behalf of our Board of Directors: The 2020 Induction Banquet scheduled for Friday, May 29, 2020, at the Cambridge Red Deer Hotel and Conference Centre has been postponed until further notice. We are currently looking for a new date and venue, which most likely will be in the fall. It…

April 7 at 5pm Twenty-five new cases of COVID-19 have been reported, bringing the total number of cases in Alberta to 1,373. Two more Albertans, including one resident at the McKenzie Towne Continuing Care Centre, have died since the last report, bringing the total deaths in the province to 26. Latest updates While there are…

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, it has been important to us at Shell Canada to do our part. Along with keeping our employees, contractors and customers safe, we are ensuring access to critical products, thanking those working on the front lines of this pandemic, and ensuring that community agencies have the resources they need during…

Premier Jason Kenney issued the following statement marking National Caregivers Day: “On the first Tuesday of April, Albertans and Canadians celebrate the great service of millions of people who are caregivers to their loved ones with disabilities and dementia. “Alberta’s population continues to grow and to age, and home is always the best place to…

By Calgary Drop-In Centre In response to the public health need created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Calgary Drop-In Centre, Community and Social Services, Alberta Health Services, and community partners are working together to create a safe space at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre (CTCC) for community members experiencing homelessness. By acting as a temporary site…

Alberta’s 2020 sport fishing regulations include additional opportunities for recreational fishing and are now available online and in hard copy form. Based on feedback heard at open house events held across the province over the winter and online through our TalkAEP portal, the 2020 regulations feature new or additional opportunities to harvest walleye, northern pike…

Alberta Veterinary Medical Association A lot of conversation about social distancing zeroes in on the literal two metres we should keep between us in public, but the term also captures the many ways in which technology and the right protocol can create distance that will also help us flatten the virus’ exponential growth curve. In…

Environment and Parks Minister Jason Nixon issued the following statement on National Wildlife Week, April 5-11: “While recognizing that we are facing challenging times as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s important we acknowledge the important role wildlife has in our daily lives, and the important role it will have when the threat of…

Government is proposing three key pieces of legislation to protect Albertans while continuing the fight against COVID-19. Two of the bills, if passed, will bring into force the public health enforcement activities and rental protections announced by Premier Jason Kenney on March 27. An additional bill is proposed to support economic activity in the energy…

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan – Health Canada Chronic pain is a serious health issue that affects both the physical and mental health of too many Canadians. The Government of Canada knows the importance of ensuring that people living with pain have access to the care and support they need. That’s why today, on behalf of the Honourable…

April 6 at 7 p.m. Ninety-eight new cases of COVID-19 have been reported, bringing the total number of cases in Alberta to 1,348. One Albertan has died since the last report, bringing the total deaths in the province to 24. Latest updates A total of 953 cases are laboratory confirmed and 395 are probable cases…

Leela Sharon Aheer, Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women, issued the following statement on Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month: “The intention to completely destroy a group, culture or religion is the atrocity that is genocide. In April, we join the rest of Canada in recognizing Genocide Remembrance, Condemnation and Prevention Month. This…