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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…
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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…
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From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Sean Michaels and Lily King
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Turner Valley Waterworks Monitoring Explained
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Okotoks Conservation Educator Program
Between the months of May to September, the Town of Okotoks embarks on a campaign of conservation awareness in our community. Five Conservation Educators visit approximately 1,000 households and 100 businesses educating the community on water and energy conservation and waste management. The Educators also attend all summer community events and provide conservation presentations to children at…
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Black Diamond Uses Different Approach for VIC
The Black Diamond Town Council has decided not to incur the expenses related to operating a Visitor Information Centre (VIC) this year. The funds that normally supported a VIC will be placed in a reserve for future tourism initiatives. The Town is asking if any business would like to open a small section of their…
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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…
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Major Lane Restrictions – High River
Major lane restrictions on 12 Ave. S.E. starting May 11 HIGH RIVER, AB: There will be temporary lane restrictions on 12 Avenue S.E. between 5 Street S.E. and 11 Avenue S.E. starting Monday, May 11 until approximately Thursday, May 14 (weather dependent). Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction while crews work…
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Okotoks Museum & Archives Presents Fields of Dreams and A Sustainable Society
Fields of Dreams: Our Farming History Saturday, May 2nd to Saturday, October 10th, 2015 The indelible spirit and unwavering determination of early farmers and homesteaders will be celebrated in this exhibit which will focus on the early farming history of the Okotoks area. The exhibit opens in the spring, just in time for planting…
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June is Wildflower Festival time in Waterton again!
Waterton Park, Alberta: The wildflowers of Waterton will, once again, occupy center stage June 19-27th in Waterton Lakes National Park, as the 12th annual Waterton Wildflower Festival marks the return of summer to one of Canada’s most flower-friendly places. Waterton is often called the Wildflower Capital of Canada, because of the unique blend of wind,…
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Marney Delver Featured in Art Gallery in Macleod MP’s Ottawa Office
May 8, 2015 – Ottawa, Ontario Macleod MP John Barlow has invited artists and photographers from across his riding to submit their work to be included in the Foothills Gallery, an exhibit area in his Ottawa office which features the work of local artisans. As of May 2015, Ms. Marney Delver is the new artist featured…
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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…
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Millarville School Learning Commons Used Book Sale
Millarville School’s Learning Commons will be holding a used book sale this month: Wednesdays May 13 & 20 Thursdays May 14 & 21 Friday May 22 If you have any gently used books no longer being read at your home, please consider donating them to the book sale. Bring your family, friends and neighbours…
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Expo Focuses on Importance of Extending a Hand in an Emergency
HIGH RIVER, AB: The theme for the Town of High River’s Emergency Preparedness Expo, being held Saturday, May 9, is “Extend a hand: Neighbours helping neighbours” which focuses on the importance of citizens helping each other during a crisis event. “It is important for everyone to be prepared and to work together as a…
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Blackie School Students Caring for the Environment
Five Grade 7/8 boys at Blackie School have advanced to the top ten of the “Caring for our Watersheds Contest”; a curriculum-based environmental competition that encourages youth to improve their local watersheds. Students are invited to write proposals outlining a realistic solution to address an environmental concern. The boys advanced to the presentation round…
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