Shaynee Modien, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Sepsis is a health issue that transcends borders, social status, ethnicity, and beliefs. It’s an equal opportunity illness that can strike anyone, at any time. In Canada, it has been estimated that one in 18 deaths involves sepsis, making it the 12th most leading cause of death in the…

Matteo Cimellaro, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Grassland birds are the most threatened populations of birds in Canada, with a 67 per cent decline since 1970, a report published Tuesday found — but a surprising alliance with beef producers is emerging to protect their habitat. Much of the decline is attributed to the disappearance of grassland…

Alberta Health Services (AHS) says in a release it is taking immediate action to expedite care for patients who may have been impacted by delayed referrals to community healthcare providers. An internal AHS audit completed in late September revealed that some patient referrals to external healthcare providers in Central Zone were not properly processed. In…

On Oct. 5, 2024, Thorsby RCMP responded to a collision between a passenger van and a motorcycle on Highway 39. Upon arrival, the driver of the motorcycle, a 38 year-old resident of Beaumont, Alta., was declared deceased. Initial investigation revealed that the motorcyclist was traveling east bound on Hwy 39 near Warburg with a group…

On Oct. 5, 2024, at approximately 12:47 a.m., members of the Strathcona County RCMP Crime Reduction Unit were conducting proactive patrols in the area of Pembina Road when they engaged in a traffic stop with a suspicious vehicle. During the police interaction with the occupants of the vehicle, officers observed the driver hiding a small…

Albertans living in rural and remote communities face unique challenges that require tailored supports and approaches to deliver safe, high-quality and sustainable health care services. To help guide actions, address challenges and improve outcomes in rural and remote health care, Alberta’s government is launching a Rural Health Action Plan. As some of the first steps…