UFA Community Grant Money Available (Jennifer Wood)
Grant money to Rural and remote organizations is still being offered, just under a new name. The United Farmers of Alberta is accepting applications for their Agricultural Community Foundation Grant Program. Up to $100,000 is being given
Health Minister Says Doctor Recruitment Strategies Are Working
The province’s health minister says an increase in the number of doctors in Alberta is a sign that their recruiting efforts are working. Adriana LaGrange says the Health Workforce Strategy has been focused on addressing physician shortages.
National Drowning Prevention Week Interview
I had a chance to chat with Jaimie Gaudreau the aquatics coordinator at the Peace Regional Pool about National Drowning Prevention Week. Check out the interview below! -Jared Gomes
More Doctor Shortages In Fairview This Week
After a brief reprieve late last week, the doctor shortages are back on in Fairview. The Fairview Health Complex Emergency Department won’t have a doctor on site today, tomorrow and Friday. Alberta Health Services was able to
Missing Person Bodies Found In Smoky River
A search has ended for two individuals caught in the current of the Smoky River. McLennan RCMP are reporting that the bodies of the two missing persons were recovered from the river on Saturday morning near Watino.
Wildfire Update – July 22
Continued hot and dry conditions lead to more wildfire activity over the weekend, and more communities getting evacuated. Little Red River Cree Nation expanded its evacuation order to include the communities of John D’or Prairie and Fox