Tag: Southern Alberta

  • 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…

  • Turner Valley School News

    Turner Valley School News

    Administrator’s Message [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] We are so excited to have a new school year underway at Turner Valley School. We are especially excited to see all of our students and school families again! And of course a big welcome to all of the students and families who are new to our school. Our enrollment is up…

  • 2014 “Becoming a Community Builder” Schedule

    2014 “Becoming a Community Builder” Schedule

    Here is the full schedule for the live streaming videos. Remember you can watch these videos either at home, at the group meeting places or a combination of both. Can’t join live?  Not to worry, the archive of the broadcast will be available within 2 hours to view “on-demand” when you can! September 26th –…

  • 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…

  • Details of the “Becoming a Community Builder” Learning Process

    Details of the “Becoming a Community Builder” Learning Process

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Here is a detailed explanation of the concept behind the learning process of the 90-day “Becoming a Community Builder” program. To register go to: www.register14f.becomingacommunitybuilder.ca 21 Day Process – The Change Continuum To be effective, training and development must actually create performance improvement. One, two, three day seminars, videos, training manuals, and other passive…

  • From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Rachel Simon and Victoria Sweet

    From My Bookshelf ~ Featuring Rachel Simon and Victoria Sweet

    By Lynn Willoughby The Story of Beautiful Girl ~ Rachel Simon In Pennsylvania in 1968 Lynnie is locked away in an institution – the School for the Incurable and Feebleminded. She was born with a developmental disability and lived at home until she was six. When she was taken to the School, the stench, the…

  • 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…

  • Oilfields Arena Reaches ‘Green’ Milestone

    Oilfields Arena Reaches ‘Green’ Milestone

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] The month of July saw the Oilfields Regional Arena reach a zero cost for the first time on their energy thanks to the solar and wind power alternative that is installed on the roof of the arena. That means that the energy produced by the system matched the amount of energy used. A significant…

  • 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…

  • High River Road Closure September 22nd, 2014

    High River Road Closure September 22nd, 2014

    Intersection of 4 Ave. S.W. and 1 St. S.W. closed starting Monday, Sept. 22 High River, AB: Pro-Con Road Works Ltd. will be performing deep utility installations at the intersection of 4 Avenue S.W. and 1 Street S.W. from Monday, Sept. 22 until Saturday, Sept. 27. The work will include an upgrade of the underground…

  • Ride the Red Rock

    Ride the Red Rock

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Celebrating All Things Biking  Waterton Lakes National Park is providing a sneak peak at how enjoyable the Red Rock Parkway is when the road is closed to motor vehicle traffic between November and April each year. On Saturday September 27th, cyclists will have the road to themselves on the Red Rock Parkway by participating…

  • 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…

  • One Week Left to Register for “Becoming a Community Builder”

    One Week Left to Register for “Becoming a Community Builder”

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] “Becoming a Community Builder” registration deadline is fast approaching – one week left! If you haven’t already registered this link will take you to the registration page where you will find it is quick and easy to climb on board. www.register14f.becomingacommunitybuilder.ca For more details on this program you can visit our previous articles: https://gatewaygazette.ca/category/life/community/…

  • RCMP Strathmore – Missing Youth Located

    [break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break][break] Thalia NIMIJEAN, was reported missing to Strathmore RCMP on 2014-09-17 after failing to return to her residence after school. NIMIJEAN has now returned to that residence on her own accord. The Strathmore RCMP do not suspect any criminal involvement in her absence. Strathmore RCMP File # 2014-1176687

  • Town of Turner Valley: Notice of ConocoPhillips Canada Drilling Project

    Town of Turner Valley: Notice of ConocoPhillips Canada Drilling Project

    During the week of September 22, 2014, ConocoPhillips will conduct a subsurface investigation on its land in Turner Valley. The purpose is to investigate a former fuelling facility at the location. The work will be done using a small, truck‐mounted drilling rig about the size of a pick‐up truck. The project location is the south/southeast…