Tag: Central Alberta

  • Volunteers “Spring Clean” Alberta Highways

    Volunteers “Spring Clean” Alberta Highways

    Young volunteers will be on the road Saturday, May 14, during the Annual Highway Cleanup event. Motorists will see volunteers wearing safety vests and picking up garbage along roadsides across the province as they earn money for their community organizations. The annual highway cleanup was established as a fundraiser for non-profit and community organizations and…

  • Province Improves and Expands Access to Naloxone, Opioid Treatment and Counselling

    Province Improves and Expands Access to Naloxone, Opioid Treatment and Counselling

    Beginning this Friday, Albertans will be able to get take-home naloxone kits free-of-charge from community pharmacies without a prescription. The province is also providing $3 million to Alberta Health Services to support the Opioid Dependency Treatment Plan Strategy, a three-year project that will expand counselling services and access to suboxone and methadone treatment in several…

  • UPDATE: Gastrointestinal illness among Fort McMurray evacuees

    UPDATE: Gastrointestinal illness among Fort McMurray evacuees

    May 12, 2016 EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services (AHS) is responding to an increase in patients experiencing symptoms consistent with viral gastroenteritis at various evacuation/reception centres, around Alberta. Zones impacted, as of 4 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, are listed below. Though this is not unexpected, given the large numbers of people who are using and…

  • Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Supports Fort McMurray

    Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum Supports Fort McMurray

    #AlbertaStrong #AlbertaFamily We, at the Alberta Sports Hall of Fame and Museum, are deeply saddened to hear of those who have been affected by the fires in Northern Alberta. Family is very important to us and we would like to support our Albertan families. For the month of May, we are offering free admission to…

  • Emergency financial assistance for evacuees is available beginning today

    Emergency financial assistance for evacuees is available beginning today

    May 11, 2016 Starting at 2 pm today, debit cards will be issued to people who have been evacuated from Fort McMurray and other northern Alberta communities due to wildfire. The debit cards, one-time emergency payments of $1,250 for eligible adults and $500 for children under the age of 18, will help evacuees meet immediate,…

  • Apple Pay Now in Hands of ATB Customers

    Apple Pay Now in Hands of ATB Customers

      Edmonton — Starting now, ATB Financial MasterCard customers have a new, easy, secure and private way to pay that’s fast and convenient. Say hello to Apple Pay. Apple Pay allows ATB customers to use their iOS devices for everyday transactions, such as grabbing a coffee or picking up groceries. Apple Pay is easy to use, easy…

  • It’s Cool to Work Safely in the Heat

    It’s Cool to Work Safely in the Heat

    The first heat wave of the year means those who work outdoors should take precautions to avoid health risks. Employers and workers should be aware of the early signs of heat stress and treat it right away: headache dizziness and fatigue dehydration heavy sweating muscle cramps changes to breathing and pulse rate. These symptoms can…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Unmasking Men’s Mental Health

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Unmasking Men’s Mental Health

    Overall, women are about twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with a mental illness. Part of the reason for this is that men only make about two thirds as many doctor visits as women do. And when men do see a doctor, they are often reluctant to talk about what’s really bothering them,…

  • Tim Hortons Donates $100,000 to Fort McMurray Wildfire Relief Efforts

    Tim Hortons Donates $100,000 to Fort McMurray Wildfire Relief Efforts

      Our thoughts are with those who have been affected by the wildfires in the Fort McMurray area. We are supporting with a multi-level program, reinforcing our unwavering commitment to our communities. To help with relief efforts, Tim Hortons is making a $100,000 donation to the Canadian Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal. We have also…

  • Alberta Moves Forward to Create Greater Economic Prosperity and Certainty for First Nations and Industry

    Alberta Moves Forward to Create Greater Economic Prosperity and Certainty for First Nations and Industry

    The Alberta government has introduced legislation to repeal Bill 22, the Aboriginal Consultation Levy Act, an important first step in renewing the consultation process with Alberta First Nations. “Consultation in Alberta can’t be one-sided. Repealing Bill 22 is the first step towards a credible consultation process that meets the evolving needs of First Nations, industry…

  • RCMP – Sylvan Lake – Fatal Air Plane Crash

    RCMP – Sylvan Lake – Fatal Air Plane Crash

    On Saturday, May 7th, 2016 at 1:29 p.m., Sylvan Lake RCMP along with the Eckville Fire Department and Associated EMS were dispatched to a report of a plane crash in a rural area about 13 kilometres west of Sylvan Lake. Upon arrival, a small single engine 2 seat air plane was discovered in a cultivated…

  • New Direction for Labs Will Improve Patient Care

    New Direction for Labs Will Improve Patient Care

    The government is taking immediate steps to respond to a Health Quality Council of Alberta report calling for quick action to improve diagnostic lab services. “This report shows planning under the former government did not consider the full range of options for delivering lab services, but it also outlines how we can strengthen our current…

  • RCMP Reminding Outdoor Enthusiasts to Lock Up Their Valuables

    RCMP Reminding Outdoor Enthusiasts to Lock Up Their Valuables

    Calgary, Alta. – Now that spring is here, we are seeing a lot more hikers, bikers and other outdoor enthusiasts in the mountain park areas. The RCMP is reminding motorists to lock up their valuables when leaving vehicles unattended in parking lots. The RCMP has seen a recent increase in the number of reported thefts from…

  • Province Restricts Off-Highway Vehicle Recreational Use

    Province Restricts Off-Highway Vehicle Recreational Use

    A temporary province wide restriction on off-highway vehicle (OHV) recreational use on public lands and provincial parks is another tool the province will use to help prevent the spread of wildfires. This action comes in response to the request of the Alberta Off-Highway Vehicle Association and follows the government’s province wide fire ban and ban…

  • Update 5: Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 6 at 7 p.m.)

    Update 5: Fort McMurray Wildfire (May 6 at 7 p.m.)

    Public safety remains the key priority as the wildfire in Fort McMurray continues to burn. Provincial fire crews continue their efforts to reduce the threat to property and infrastructure. Current situation The Disaster Recovery Program (DRP) will allocate an initial $200 million for emergency costs. Disaster recovery programs provide financial assistance for municipalities and their…