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byDan Gray

August 1, 2024

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Alberta launches new phone line for mental health, addiction support
Albertans seeking help with mental health or addiction now have a single point of entry to the provincial health system. Read more: High school students support men’s shelter with large donation The provincial government announced that 211 Alberta has been designated as the primary access point for these services, a move intended to simplify a…
Inclusion fundraiser brings in over $160,000
Bright and early May 7, hundreds of Lloydminster residents heard from local families whose lives have been changed by inclusion. Read more: Lloydminster Bobcats’ new coach Brassard credits team around him The 15th annual Changing Lives, Changing Communities Fundraising Event with Inclusion Lloydminster and Inclusion Alberta, took over the WLS Convention Centre and raised $161,481.…
Edmonton pharmacist suspended 18 months for drug misuse, dishonesty
An Edmonton pharmacist has been suspended after a disciplinary tribunal found he misused controlled drugs and was dishonest with a regulator. Read more: Lloydminster students face new challenges in robotics competition A hearing tribunal of the Alberta College of Pharmacy found Azhar Qureshi guilty of unprofessional conduct, including misusing one or more controlled substances on…
Lloydminster’s First Community Member of the Month: Marcel Courchesne
This week, I’m thrilled to congratulate Marcel Courchesne, the Meridian Source’s first Community Member of the Month. Read more: Column: New awards season is upon us! With our “Carrier of the Month” program evolving, we wanted to instead salute individuals who go above and beyond for our community. A longtime staple of local sports, Marcel…
Keeler and AJHL-champion Eagles shoot for Centennial Cup title
In a dream season for Quinn Keeler and the Canmore Eagles, it’s only fitting that the defenceman kept sleep in mind as he packed for the cross-Canada trip to the Centennial Cup national junior A hockey championship. “I’ll take my pillow,” Keeler said with a chuckle. “I can’t sleep without my Memory Foam pillow. If…