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Prostate cancer survivor volunteers with Man Van

Posted on 31 August 2016 byEditor

Martin Nowakowski knows that a simple blood test helped save his life. Now the Calgary resident volunteers with the Man…Continue Reading

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The Man Van is rolling into Fort Macleod

Posted on 17 August 2016 bystaff

Don’t worry guys, it’s a blood test, not a glove test. The Man Van will be at the Fort Macleod…Continue Reading

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Albertans urged to protect themselves from West Nile virus

Posted on 13 July 2016 bystaff

Alberta Health Services is reminding Albertans to protect themselves against West Nile virus infection. “With exposure to mosquitoes comes risk…Continue Reading

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Five deaths prompt flu immunization reminder

Posted on 20 January 2016 bystaff

Following confirmation of five influenza-related deaths and a significant increase in reported hospitalizations, Alberta Health Services and Alberta Health reminded…Continue Reading

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Spread joy, not germs: stay healthy this holiday season

Posted on 16 December 2015 bystaff

‘Tis the season of celebratory gatherings, and — unfortunately — the spread of seasonal illnesses and influenza. To help ensure…Continue Reading

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Officials urge immunization at Fort Macleod clinic

Posted on 22 October 2014 bystaff

Albertans have the opportunity to get protected — and not infected — with the launch this week of Alberta’s annual…Continue Reading

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Alberta Health Services confirms hepatitis A case

Posted on 11 December 2013 bystaff

Alberta Health Services is warning people who ate at a Lethbridge restaurant may have been exposed to hepatitis A. A…Continue Reading

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Breast cancer screening is available in Macleod

Posted on 20 February 2013 bystaff

What are your chances of getting breast cancer? One in eight Albertan women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime.…Continue Reading

Steven Ellertson of Brocket is one of 20 young people from across Canada chosen to attend a youth summit hosted by the National Aboriginal Diabetes Association.
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Local resident is chosen for national diabetes discussion

Posted on 09 October 2012 byEditor

Steven Ellertson will join a select group of people this week at a national conference on diabetes. The 23-year-old Brocket resident is one of just 20 young people from across Canada chosen to attend the National Aboriginal Diabetes Association’s Youth Summit at Niagara Falls, Ont. A member of the Piikani Nation, Ellertson has seen first-hand…Continue Reading