Alberta Health Services workers demoralized, afraid The constant changes at Alberta Health Services have caused confusion and demoralized frontline health workers, says the head of the Health Sciences Association of Alberta. Not knowing the current financial state of AHS has made it difficult to plan for services, says association head Elisabeth Ballerman, and has troubled workers who [...]
Red Deer report on homelessness and housing initiatives released The City of Red Deer has released its annual report on affordable housing initiatives and homelessness in Red Deer. The report was released in partnership with the Red Deer & District Community Foundation. “We are ending homelessness for many of our community members, but we must remain [...]
Foothills man fined and suspended from driving for 45 days Turner Valley RCMP have a cautionary tale to tell drivers who excessively speed in Alberta. On Feb. 28, on Highway 22, south of Black Diamond, a 67-year old man was pulled over for speeding by a Turner Valley RCMP officer. Sgt. Ian Shardlow of the [...]
Red Deer continues to grow, city reaches 97,109 residents Red Deer is now home to 5,232 new residents – an increase of 5.7 per cent over the 2011 municipal census. That brings Red Deer’s total population to 97,109 from 91, 877 in 2011. “It’s great to see continued growth in Red Deer; it remains encouraging [...]
Coronation crash under investigation Coronation RCMP are investigating a fatal two-vehicle collision that has claimed the life of a 19-year old Coronation area man. The Coronation crash occurred west of the town, at the intersection of Range Rd 123 and Township Rd 364 at about 7 a.m., on Monday. Cst. Carl Almusa of the Coronation [...]
Edmonton Amber Alert issued after nine-month old baby was abducted by her mother An Edmonton Amber Alert has been issued for a missing nine-month old baby girl who police believe has been abducted by her mother. Police report they are concerned for the well-being of the child. The Edmonton Police Service is hoping the public [...]
Geoffrey Auger suffers from schizophrenia Desmarais RCMP are hoping the public can help them find a missing Desmarais man, Geoffrey Auger. Geoffrey has been missing since June 13. Cst. Symonds of the Desmarais RCMP says police are very concerned for the wellbeing of Mr. Auger as he suffers from schizophrenia and may not be taking [...]
Contentious Northern Gateway project not discussed at meeting Premiers Alison Redford and Christy Clark met in Kelowna Friday to announce they will be working together to grow their respective provinces’ economies and create jobs. But the two did not discuss the contentious issue of the Northern Gateway pipeline. “I think as we move forward, there’s [...]
Sylvan Lake shooting suspects members of the Malicious Crew Motorcycle Club Two men associated with the Malicious Crew Motorcycle Club have been arrested and charged in connection with the June 3 shooting of a man near Sylvan Lake. Sgt. Patricia Neely of the RCMP says the victim was found walking in an area near Sylvan [...]
Shake-up of Alberta Health Services board will mean re-structuring AHS permanently Health Minister Fred Horne terminated the Alberta Health Services board of directors Wednesday morning after the board defied a ministerial directive and awarded over $3 million in bonuses to AHS executives. Horne called the board’s move unacceptable and “out of step with the government’s priorities”. [...]
