Tag: Northern Alberta

  • Equine Biosecurity

    Equine Biosecurity

    This article is courtesy of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta Biosecurity refers to practices designed to prevent, reduce or eliminate the introduction and incidental spread of disease among livestock and poultry. Biosecurity practices minimize the risk of disease spread by identifying risks and developing intervention measures to minimize disease-causing agents from entering or leaving…

  • Prenatal Screening Test Could Limit Need for Amniocentesis

    Prenatal Screening Test Could Limit Need for Amniocentesis

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] CALGARY — Local researchers are evaluating a new prenatal screening test that assesses fetal DNA present in the mother’s blood to check for chromosomal disorders in the developing fetus. It is the first time the test, known as non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), is being evaluated on a large scale in Canada. The main benefit…

  • AHS Weekly Wellnes Tip: Childhood Immunizations

    AHS Weekly Wellnes Tip: Childhood Immunizations

    New Alberta website launches When it comes to childhood immunizations, Albertans have questions. But where is the best place to get good answers? Not only can you chat with your family doctor or local public health nurse about your child’s immunization, you can also visit Alberta Health Services’ new immunization website: ImmunizeAlberta.ca. ImmunizeAlberta.ca was designed…

  • Manual helps parents get children with cancer moving – Alberta Health Care

    Manual helps parents get children with cancer moving – Alberta Health Care

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] September 17, 2014 September is Childhood Cancer Awareness month across North America CALGARY — Parents of children with cancer have a new tool to help kids better handle the side effects of treatment, increase their energy, and improve overall well-being. The Pediatric Oncology Exercise Manual (POEM) equips parents with the knowledge to safely introduce…

  • AUMA Congratulates New Cabinet

    AUMA Congratulates New Cabinet

    AUMA congratulates new cabinet; looks forward to working together AUMA congratulated the new Premier of Alberta and all those appointed to the new provincial cabinet on Monday, September 15th. “We look forward to working together, as we continue advancing the quality of life that Albertans have come to expect from their elected officials,” said Helen…

  • Secret of our ‘Access’ – Alberta Health Care

    Secret of our ‘Access’ – Alberta Health Care

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Mental health info in Calgary just a phone call away Story by Janet Mezzarobba Dheny Rivas has struggled with depression since she was seven years old. By the time Rivas was a teenager; she was desperate for help and decided to take action. “I went through a period of being completely housebound and dealing…

  • Prentice Government Cancels Licence Plate Redesign

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Premier Jim Prentice today announced that the Government of Alberta is cancelling any further work on new licence plate designs for motor vehicles in Alberta. “Albertans want us to deal with priorities they have identified in health care, education, infrastructure and seniors. Changing the design of Alberta’s licence plates is not one of them.…

  • Costco Canada and Amercian Express Sever Relationship

    Costco Canada and Amercian Express Sever Relationship

    Costco Canada will not be accepting American Express credit cards after December 31st, 2014. The following statement was issued to the Costco membership in Canada by Lorelle Gilpin, Vice President, Marketing and Membership: The credit card relationship between American Express and Costco Wholesale Canada will not be renewed when it expires on December 31, 2014.…

  • Selling The Fleet Long Overdue, Time To Start Real Crack Down On Government Travel: Wildrose

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] CALGARY, AB (September 16, 2014): Selling the provincial air fleet meets the bare minimum of the tough uphill challenge Premier Jim Prentice faces in taking on his scandal plagued PC government while more needs to be done to crack down on the culture of entitlement surrounding government travel, the Wildrose Official Opposition said today.…

  • Prentice Government to Sell Planes

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] September 16, 2014 Premier Jim Prentice today announced his intent to sell the Alberta government’s Air Transportation Services (ATS) planes. Premier Prentice and his Cabinet met yesterday and are moving quickly to change the way the Government and its representatives conduct themselves. The Cabinet recognizes the primary importance of accessing Alberta’s rural and remote…

  • AMA News: A First-Hand Senior Driver Evaluation Experience

    AMA News: A First-Hand Senior Driver Evaluation Experience

    This gentlemen took the test and wants to relate his experience for other seniors. [weaver_iframe src=’http://ama.ab.ca/2014/08/19/senior-driver-evaluation-experience/?WT.mc_id=10952&utm_source=enews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ama-enews-201408′ height=600 percent=100 style=”style”]

  • Prentice announces Chief of Staff and Principal Secretary

    Prentice announces Chief of Staff and Principal Secretary

    (Edmonton) Premier designate Jim Prentice today announced two distinguished Albertans as members of his senior staff, who will play critical roles in the new Progressive Conservative government. Former Member of the Legislative Assembly and distinguished economist Dr. Michael Percy will serve as Chief of Staff to the Premier. Former Chief of Staff to the Mayor…

  • September is Arthritis Awareness Month

    September is Arthritis Awareness Month

    Over 4 million Canadians have some form of arthritis. In fact, it’s one of the leading causes of long-term disability in Canada today. Appropriate treatment, as well as learning how to manage this chronic condition, can go a long way to help. Find out about the differences between the most common forms of arthritis and…

  • AUMA/SLGM announce winners of joint 2014 Municipal Awards

    AUMA/SLGM announce winners of joint 2014 Municipal Awards

    Edmonton – September 8, 2014 The Board of Directors of the Alberta Urban Municipalities Association (AUMA) is pleased to announce the 2014 recipients of the AUMA/SLGM Dedicated Team and Dedicated Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) awards. The two awards are jointly administered by the AUMA and the Society of Local Government Managers (SLGM). This year’s recipients…

  • AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Get walking. Stay safe.

    AHS Weekly Wellness Tip: Get walking. Stay safe.

    A new school year brings opportunity for families to give up driving and begin walking to school. Walking has so many benefits—it promotes physical activity, prepares brains for learning and increases children’s familiarity with their community and neighbours. Walking with your child and negotiating neighbourhood streets with them provides an opportunity to develop traffic safety…