Tag: Northern Alberta

  • 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…

  • RCMP Officer Faces Firearm Charges

    On April 23, 2015, the Director of Law Enforcement directed the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) to commence an investigation into serious and sensitive allegations in relation to a police officer and member of the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP detachment. On that same date, search warrants were executed at the police officer’s home. As a…

  • 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…

  • ASIRT Investigation Results in Charges Against RCMP 

      Edmonton, Alberta– Constable Stephen Hudson of the Fort Saskatchewan RCMP Detachment now faces numerous criminal charges related to off-duty firearms offences. The charges are the result of an Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) investigation. On April 22, 2015, the RCMP became aware of an allegation of firearms offences and immediately contacted the provincial…

  • 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…

  • RCMP Grande Prairie – UPDATE #5:  Adrian Snider Homicide Found Human Remains

    Grande Prairie, AB:  RCMP has located human remains outside the city of Grande Prairie believed to be related to the Adrian SNIDER homicide investigation. Yesterday afternoon Edmonton Major Crimes Unit located what are believed to be human remains at a rural location outside of the city.  Police believe the remains are related to the homicide of…

  • 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…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: What are you Doing for your Mental Health?

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: What are you Doing for your Mental Health?

    Mental Health Week, May 4-10, 2015 Each year, more than 500,000 Albertans visit a doctor about their mental health. Taking care of your health means taking care of your mind too. Engaging in physical activity, eating healthy foods, practicing gratitude and having fun are all small steps that can improve your mental health and help…

  • Greener Medical Research: Pediatrics Laboratory Honoured With Sustainability Leadership Award

    Greener Medical Research: Pediatrics Laboratory Honoured With Sustainability Leadership Award

      By Amy Hewko Jason Dyck’s laboratory is a campus leader: it is the first laboratory on campus to receive a Campus Sustainability Leadership Award for its efforts to maintain environmentally friendly research practices. In November 2014, the laboratory also became the first in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry to receive Green Spaces Certification…