Category Archives: Alberta
Provincial government announces new retrofit plan for municipal rec centres
EDMONTON, AB - The Government of Alberta is providing $9 million under the Climate Leadership Plan to help municipalities cut energy costs and emissions by upgrading their recreation facilities with e...
Mar 14, 2019
Providing Medical Assistance in Dying - a physician's perspective
LETHBRIDGE — When Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) became legal in Alberta, Dr. Tobias Gelber, a family physician in Pincher Creek, opted in without hesitation. "When the legislation became av...
Mar 13, 2019
Medicine Hat and Lethbridge doctors advocate for additional cardiac services
MEDICINE HAT, AB - Lethbridge and Medicine Hat doctors continue to advocate for enhanced cardiac care services in the region, saying it will help save lives. In recent weeks, physicians from the Medic...
Mar 13, 2019
As clock ticks down to election call - NDP preps health care bill for resumption of legislative sitting
EDMONTON — Premier Rachel Notley’s government is considering legislation to strengthen public health care when the house resumes sitting next week. Health Minister Sarah Hoffman, speaking ...
Mar 13, 2019
Blood Tribe overwhelmingly supports $150 Million “Mismanagement of Assets Claim”
BLOOD RESERVE – The Blood Tribe Chief and Council have announced the successful ratification of a settlement offer from the Canadian government, in an outstanding claim that goes back more than ...
Mar 13, 2019
Making peace with mortality - delving into Medical Assistance in Dying
LETHBRIDGE — Many patients are very close to death already by the time they start looking for information about Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID). Others, upon learning they have a terminal ill...
Mar 12, 2019
Alberta funds 16 green transport projects at a cost of $100-Million
EDMONTON — Environment Minister Shannon Phillips has announced the province is shelling out $100 million to kick-start new green transportation projects, including a truck that can drive long di...
Mar 12, 2019
Kenney promises to axe, replace rules on farm employment, injury compensation
RIMBEY, Alta. – Alberta Opposition Leader Jason Kenney is promising to repeal legislation that ensures workplace safety and employment standards for farms and injury coverage for farm workers. K...
Mar 12, 2019
What is Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID)?
LETHBRIDGE — End-of-life choices are important, sensitive and emotional. MAID is a healthcare option available to Albertans at the end of life. It allows a capable adult suffering from a grievou...
Mar 11, 2019
Lethbridge Police seek help to find missing teen
LETHBRIDGE – Police are hoping the public can help them find a 16-year-old boy, who was last seen in Lethbridge Mar. 5. Creedance Wolftail is described as an aboriginal male, 5-feet-six inches t...
Mar 11, 2019