Tag: Central Alberta

  • Laminitis & Founder in Horses

    Laminitis & Founder in Horses

    With the onset of summer and pastures growing lush, some horses are at risk of pasture-induced laminitis. Laminitis is an acutely painful inflammation of the front hooves, although it can affect the hind hooves as well. Founder is the name given to the resultant tissue damage and complications following one or a series of acute…

  • The Five Key Elements the NDP Rode to Victory On

    The Five Key Elements the NDP Rode to Victory On

    The proof will be in the pudding, but if the NDP accomplish their declared platform, Alberta should see some major changes over the next four years. The Five Key Elements to their platform were: EDUCATION PLAN Rachel Notley’s NDP will stop the PCs’ cuts to our schools. Our education plan focuses on reducing class sizes,…

  • PC Alberta Select New Interim Party Leader

    PC Alberta is proud to announce that the PC Caucus has selected Ric McIver as the new interim leader of the party. “I’m honoured my caucus colleagues would entrust me to lead the party during this very important time,” said McIver, the MLA for Calgary-Hays. “We have a great caucus team, and everyone will be…

  • Jean Meets With Caucus, Announces Six Senior Shadow Cabinet Positions and Caucus Officers

      EDMONTON, AB – Monday, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean met with the 21 members of the new Wildrose Official Opposition and released the core members of his shadow cabinet and caucus officers. “We have an incredibly strong team representing every corner of the province. We are ready to stand up for Albertans and focus on…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: Protect Yourself from Hantavirus

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: Protect Yourself from Hantavirus

      Simple steps to stay safe As spring cleaning gets underway, Albertans are reminded of the important steps they should take to protect themselves from Hantavirus. Hantavirus is a serious illness that mostly affects the lungs/respiratory system. Caused when humans inhale airborne particles of urine or feces from an infected rodent, anyone working in an…

  • Provincial Palliative and End-of-Life Care Website Launched

    Provincial Palliative and End-of-Life Care Website Launched

      EDMONTON – Albertans now have information about palliative care and end-of-life care at their fingertips with the launch of a new provincial online resource. The new website, MyHealth.Alberta.ca/Palliative-Care, gathers evidence-based information for patients, families and health care providers. The website includes: An introduction and overview of palliative and end-of-life care for patients, families and health…

  • Dry Mouth can Reveal Lingering Health Issues

    Dry Mouth can Reveal Lingering Health Issues

    It’s a common problem, but dry mouth shouldn’t be ignored. By Tarwinder Rai (Edmonton) Deborah Berry had visited numerous health-care professionals, but no one was able to accurately diagnose and treat the many lumps and cuts on the inside of her mouth. Berry, who suffers from systemic lupus erythematosus, eventually just accepted it as a…

  • Notley must fix the voting system: Fair Vote Canada  

    Notley must fix the voting system: Fair Vote Canada  

    After an election in which 798,000 votes went nowhere, Rachel Notley has a golden opportunity to bring a more democratic voting system to Alberta. “Proportional representation is a long-time policy of the Alberta NDP,” said Yared Mehzenta, spokesperson for Fair Vote Canada’s Edmonton Chapter. “We call on the premier-elect to act on electoral reform.” “Given…

  • AUMA Congratulates Premier-Elect Rachel Notley on Election Victory

    AUMA Congratulates Premier-Elect Rachel Notley on Election Victory

      Edmonton—May 6, 2015 Following last night’s election results, AUMA offers congratulations to NDP Leader Rachel Notley on her successful election as Premier-Elect of Alberta. “I look forward to meeting and discussing our joint priorities,” said Helen Rice, AUMA President. “A new political landscape in our province will create new opportunities to work together to…

  • Election Light 2015 Changes Alberta Skyline

    Election Light 2015 Changes Alberta Skyline

    Edmonton— ATB Financial’s headquarters in downtown Edmonton will again tonight be lit in the voice of the province recorded in Tuesday’s historic provincial election. The New Democratic Party won approximately 61 per cent of the 87 seats in the legislature. Wildrose captured 24 per cent, the Progressive Conservatives 11 per cent, with the Liberals and the…

  • Unofficial Results of Alberta’s 2015 Election from abvote.ca

    Unofficial Results of Alberta’s 2015 Election from abvote.ca

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  • STIX Hockey Academy: Summer Camps

    STIX Hockey Academy: Summer Camps

      Day Camps: Black Diamond: August 17 – 21 Nanton: August 24 – 28 Our Day Camps are designed for players between the ages of 6-13 and are focused on developing basic hockey skills. These camps run from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Each camper will have 2 hours of on-ice time…

  • It’s time for new energy in Alberta

    It’s time for new energy in Alberta

    By Greg Clark, the Alberta Party It’s been a remarkable few weeks in Alberta politics. Across the province it’s clear that Albertans have “got it”. On the doorsteps, in coffee shops and in seniors homes, citizens have expressed deep concern about the future of our province and the need for change. Everyone understands that the…

  • Statement from PC Alberta Leader Jim Prentice

    Statement from PC Alberta Leader Jim Prentice

      This morning, the court has made a decision on a matter of a family dispute between Mr. Jonathan Denis and Ms. Breanna Palmer. A marriage breakdown is a tragic circumstance for all involved. And that is what this remains, a matrimonial dispute that continues to be extremely difficult for both of these people. I…

  • Wildrose Leader Brian Jean Releases Open Letter to all Albertans

    Wildrose Leader Brian Jean Releases Open Letter to all Albertans

      CALGARY, AB (May 4, 2015): Today, Wildrose Leader Brian Jean released a letter to all Albertans asking for their support in the upcoming provincial election: “After 44 long years, the PC dynasty is coming to an end. “Albertans want change. They want to know they will have leadership that stands up for them and speaks…