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Weight loss contest will determine Biggest Loser

Posted on 31 January 2012 byEditor

According to Bob Harper, fitness trainer superstar on NBC’s Biggest Loser, almost everyone who made a New Year’s resolution to lose weight gave up two weeks in. But thanks to Fort Macleod resident Tina Williams’ idea, people in this town can get back on track with their very own Biggest Loser Challenge. TV’s Biggest Loser…Continue Reading

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AB Health Services urges more flu vaccination

Posted on 23 November 2011 byEditor

Nine confirmed cases mean flu season has arrived in Alberta. Alberta Health Services is urging more Albertans to get vaccinated to slow the spread of influenza. “The confirmed cases are just the tip of the iceberg,” senior medical officer of health Dr. Gerry Predy said. As of Thursday 365,000 Albertans had received the flu vaccine…Continue Reading

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Macleod gives up contract to manage ambulance service

Posted on 05 October 2011 byEditor

The Town of Fort Macleod will turn over operation of its ambulance service to Alberta Health Services. Council decided Sept.…Continue Reading

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Recruitment begins for health advisory council

Posted on 16 August 2011 bystaff

Alberta Health Services is recruiting volunteers from across the province to serve two-year terms on its 12 health advisory councils.…Continue Reading

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Alberta Health Services issues West Nile warning

Posted on 05 July 2011 bystaff

Alberta Health Services is reminding people to take simple, preventative measures to reduce the risk of West Nile virus this…Continue Reading

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New system bolsters imaging services in Fort Macleod

Posted on 03 May 2011 bystaff

Diagnostic imaging services at the Fort Macleod Health Centre will be bolstered by a new radiographic imaging system used to…Continue Reading

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Macleod wins Winter Walk Day challenge

Posted on 15 March 2011 byEditor

A Fort Macleod organization dedicated to children has an additional $500 for recreation subsidies thanks to people who laced up…Continue Reading

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Macleod health centre gets x-ray equipment

Posted on 01 February 2011 bystaff

New x-ray equipment is being installed at Fort Macleod Health Centre. Alberta Health Services will also put new x-ray equipment…Continue Reading

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Macleod run club starts marathon training plan

Posted on 12 January 2011 byContributor

TRACEY NIXON The Fort Macleod Running club will offer a marathon club in Fort Macleod. The club’s training schedule will…Continue Reading