Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Public Input Sought on Workplace Health and Safety Rules

    Public Input Sought on Workplace Health and Safety Rules

    Albertans are invited to share their thoughts on proposed changes to Alberta’s Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Code. The OHS Code documents the specific rules and requirements governing health and safety practices in the workplace. As part of a regular review of Alberta’s OHS Code, Albertans can share their views by completing an online survey.…

  • CFR 41 to be Broadcast via Live Internet Streaming on PPV and On Demand

    CFR 41 to be Broadcast via Live Internet Streaming on PPV and On Demand

    Pro Rodeo Canada looks to increase its rodeo viewer ship using Live Internet Streaming Technology Calgary, AB – The CPRA, iLink Media, Northlands and Worldplay Canada are partnering to offer a live streaming broadcast of the Canadian Finals Rodeo happening on Nov 5th to 9th, 2014, in Edmonton, Alberta. This partnership supports the CPRA’s vision…

  • Statement from Premier Jim Prentice on his meeting with Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement: “It was my pleasure to welcome Northwest Territories Premier Bob McLeod to Alberta. The meeting was a valuable opportunity to identify how we can continue to work closely with our friends in the Northwest Territories. “Alberta and the Northwest Territories have always had a special relationship; going back…

  • Statement from Premier Jim Prentice on the State Visit of the President of France

    Premier Jim Prentice issued the following statement as Alberta helps host the first State Visit by a French President to Western Canada: “It is a great privilege to welcome François Hollande, President of the Republic of France, to Banff and to our province. This visit is as historic as it is valuable given the long-standing…

  • Alberta Council of Technologies: Congratulations Kevin Wong

    Alberta Council of Technologies: Congratulations Kevin Wong

      Kevin Wong, LL.B. has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Alberta Council of Technologies Society. Kevin is a lawyer by training and the Founder of Stonecraker – Scientific Legal Network, specializing in R&D Tax Credit. He has a keen interest in the plight of small businesses and is himself a serial…

  • Rural Economic Development Action Plan

    Rural Economic Development Action Plan

    On Oct. 28, Premier Prentice and I released the Rural Economic Development Action Plan. The Action Plan is a blueprint for future rural economic success in Alberta. It lays out clear strategies and specific actions that build on the strength of Alberta’s rural economy by linking existing resources and organizations, increasing infrastructure capacity, and ultimately…

  • Obesity, Physical Inactivity Drive up Cancer Numbers: study

    Obesity, Physical Inactivity Drive up Cancer Numbers: study

    CALGARY — Every year in Canada, more than 12,000 people develop cancer because of excess body weight and physical inactivity, according to new research by Alberta Health Services (AHS). Of that number – equivalent to the population of Canmore – more women than men are affected. “Obesity and physical inactivity are well-known risk factors for…

  • A Great Weight has Been Lifted

    A Great Weight has Been Lifted

    AHS bariatric supports give Alberta man a new lease on life Story by Tara Grindle; photo by Paul Rotzinger Leslie Young is half the man he used to be. And he couldn’t be happier. After losing 165 lbs. with the support of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Adult Bariatric Specialty Clinic in Calgary, Young is embracing…

  • Mogen David brand “Red Wine – Concord” recalled due to presence of arsenic

    Mogen David brand “Red Wine – Concord” recalled due to presence of arsenic

    Starting date: October 28, 2014 Type of communication: Recall Alert sub-type: Notification Subcategory: Chemical Hazard classification: Class 3 Source of recall: Canadian Food Inspection Agency Recalling firm: Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission Distribution: Alberta Extent of the product distribution: Retail CFIA reference number: 9298 Affected products Brand name Common name Size Code(s) on product UPC…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness News: November is Seniors’ Falls Prevention Month

    AHS Weekly Wellness News: November is Seniors’ Falls Prevention Month

    Anyone can fall – prevent it from happening to you Irma Naf, an 87-year-old Calgarian who lives independently, knows the value of prevention when it comes to avoiding falls. Naf has neuropathy, which causes weakness and numbness in her feet, impacting her balance. She had bars installed in her shower to provide support as she…

  • National Kudos for AHS’ Stroke Action Plan

    National Kudos for AHS’ Stroke Action Plan

    Initiative bolsters stroke care in rural and small urban centres Story and photo by Colin Zak Alberta Health Services (AHS) has gained national recognition for pioneering a new model in rural stroke care. The Stroke Action Plan is a provincewide plan to ensure stroke patients in small urban and rural settings receive the same level…

  • Alberta Health Services: Taking a Run at Teen Depression

    Alberta Health Services: Taking a Run at Teen Depression

    Aerobics may prove key to boosting brain health Story and photos by Kerri Robins When teens are depressed, the seriousness of the situation can reach beyond normal adolescent mood swings or sadness. “About 15 per cent of teenagers will suffer a major depressive episode,” says Dr. Frank MacMaster, holder of the Cuthbertson & Fischer Chair…

  • IBC Top 10: Tips to Keep Your Halloween Fun and Safe

    IBC Top 10: Tips to Keep Your Halloween Fun and Safe

    EDMONTON /CNW/ – With the excitement of trick-or-treating, Halloween can be a time when little ones forget what they know about safety. Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC) offers its top 10 tips to help keep Halloween safe and fun for everyone involved. “Halloween can be a fun and exciting evening for many Western Canadians, but it…

  • Halloween Safety Tips from Red Deer RCMP

    Red Deer RCMP would like to remind drivers to use extra caution and watch for pedestrians on Halloween night. Safety tips for trick or treaters:  Do not go trick-or-treating alone; tell a responsible person where you’ll be and for how long;  Wear a bright-colored costume with reflective tape, and carry a flashlight so you’re visible…

  • Physicians Embrace Role as ‘Immunization Champions’

    Physicians Embrace Role as ‘Immunization Champions’

    AHS aims to boost clinician influenza vaccination rates Story and photo by Colin Zak It’s a yearly tradition. Flu season is around the corner and, as physicians and other clinicians roll up their sleeve to get their flu shot, physicians across the province are becoming immunization champions. Last year, 54 per cent of AHS staff got their…