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Telerehabilitation program connecting rural seniors with specialists

Telerehabilitation program connecting rural seniors with specialists

A novel telerehabilitation program is remotely connecting rural seniors with medical specialists. Researchers behind the project say this virtual clinic-to-clinic model of care is the way forward for rural health, and participants say they are already seeing the benefits.
Smile: St. Albert seniors' fundraiser uncorks French wine

Smile: St. Albert seniors' fundraiser uncorks French wine

Sommelier Clint Zaifdeen partners with Jackie Fookes of Merry Folks Catering for An Evening in Paris
Federal bill threatens Alberta's livestock industry: Sigurdson

Federal bill threatens Alberta's livestock industry: Sigurdson

The Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Act proposes that the Canadian government be permitted to "regulate" the agri-food sector, including industrial animal agriculture.
St. Albert councillors to look for efficiencies in 2025 budget

St. Albert councillors to look for efficiencies in 2025 budget

“With the dramatic increase to the value of homes, 4 per cent of inflated home values is detrimental to many.”
St. Albert developer calls on city to ease signage restrictions

St. Albert developer calls on city to ease signage restrictions

Strip clubs, cannabis stores can be closer together than billboards in St. Albert
Wildroots Bistro as homegrown as it gets

Wildroots Bistro as homegrown as it gets

St. Albert couple specializes in local ingredients
St. Albert low-income subsidy requests up 159 per cent

St. Albert low-income subsidy requests up 159 per cent

"Infation, the economy, and newcomers to St. Albert are placing increasing demand on the existing subsidy program," city staff say
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith meets mayors in St. Albert

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith meets mayors in St. Albert

Mid-sized city mayors held fall meeting here Oct. 16-18, chewing the fat on issues of common interest
Plans in the works to address rural EMS crisis, LaGrange says

Plans in the works to address rural EMS crisis, LaGrange says

Health minister says province focused on training more paramedics, adding inter-facility transfer units
After years of outbreak, Alberta sees decline in syphilis rates

After years of outbreak, Alberta sees decline in syphilis rates

Data from Alberta Health suggests province’s response is finally having an impact.
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