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Alberta harm reduction groups battle isolation and stigma in rural areas

Alberta harm reduction groups battle isolation and stigma in rural areas

Finding harm reduction programs and policies that address the toxic drug problem is harder for people in rural communities, advocates say.
AJHL cancels Friday’s Bonnyville Pontiacs game

AJHL cancels Friday’s Bonnyville Pontiacs game

League working on path forward
Two dogs abandoned at St. Paul pet store within a week

Two dogs abandoned at St. Paul pet store within a week

Over the course of a week, two dogs were abandoned at a St. Paul pet store.
Excavation of suspected mass grave at Saddle Lake planned for this summer

Excavation of suspected mass grave at Saddle Lake planned for this summer

Aims to protect human remains from animals
Canadian insurance plans leave millions without drug coverage: report

Canadian insurance plans leave millions without drug coverage: report

About 7.5 million Canadians have to pay out-of-pocket because they are uninsured, and may cover these costs by "borrowing money or trading off food, heat, rent or other health care expenses."
Health foundation promises gala will soar to new heights

Health foundation promises gala will soar to new heights

Flight #24 celebrates the 24th year of the annual event
Primary care 'crumbling around us,' survey of Alberta doctors shows

Primary care 'crumbling around us,' survey of Alberta doctors shows

Family medicine in Alberta is no longer on the brink of collapse, "it's crumbling around us as we speak," Dr. Paul Parks, president of the Alberta Medical Association.
Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts brings community together for opening night

Alberta Scotties Tournament of Hearts brings community together for opening night

Flood and drought prevention funding issued to area stakeholders

Flood and drought prevention funding issued to area stakeholders

Drought and flooding conditions are targets of new funding program
Chamber of Commerce looks for MD's support on crime 'epidemic'

Chamber of Commerce looks for MD's support on crime 'epidemic'

Small businesses under immense pressure, says chamber's executive director
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