Tag: Healthcare

Alberta cancer screening reminders moving to digital noitifications

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Alberta is moving cancer screening reminders online, with notifications now being delivered through MyHealthAlberta’s MyChart platform instead of paper mail when possible.

Saskatchewan Health Authority approves $5.59B budget for 2026–27

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The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) Board of Directors has approved the 2026-27 budget at $5.59 billion operating budget for the upcoming fiscal year, marking a 5.05 per cent increase over last year. 

We have been at the back of the herd for a long time: Lloydminster mayor on health matters

Health Care Gerry Lampow -
Mayor Gerald Aalbers is speaking his mind on the health file when it comes to Lloydminster. 

Community donations provide new ultrasound at Lloydminster Hospital

Health Care Gerry Lampow -
The Knights of Columbus and benefactor Ed Behnke contributed $75,000, while fundraising efforts from the Lloydminster Rotary Club brought in $20,000 for the ultrasound machine.

Score one for inter-provincial patient medical file sharing

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The Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors’ Care Society shares that over the last year one of its big accomplishments is getting Alberta to share patients' medical files with Saskatchewan doctors registered in Lloydminster. 

Falls Prevention Month – Timely reminder to stay safe year-round: AHS

Health Care Gerry Lampow -
November is Falls Prevention Month, and Primary Care Alberta is urging Albertans to take proactive steps to reduce the risk of falls and related injuries — not just this month, but throughout the year.

SHA launches new emergency services disruption notification system

Health Care Gerry Lampow -
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is rolling out a new province-wide notification process for emergency service disruptions, aimed at improving transparency and access to timely information for patients and communities.

Sask NDP lights fire under SaskParty healthcare closures

Health Care Gerry Lampow -
The Sask NDP is laying the blame for the state of healthcare in Saskatchewan at the feet of the SaskParty government which has held power for 18 years.

Five new health positions coming to Lloydminster

Health Care Gerry Lampow -
Five new health positions are being advertised by the SHA for Lloydminster.

Saskatchewan lowering breast cancer mammogram screening age

Health Care Gerry Lampow -
Women in Saskatchewan who are 45 years and over are now eligible for breast cancer mammogram screening as the province has lowered the age from 47 years.

Cockrill misses meeting for the new Jubilee Home

Health Care Gerry Lampow -
The Saskatchewan health minister missed a very lively meeting as the Concerned Seniors drummed up their case for a replacement for Lloydminster's Jubilee Seniors Home.

LABIS AGM, June 18

Community Gerry Lampow -
The Lloydminster and Area Brain Injury Society (LABIS) is hosting its AGM on Wednesday, June 18 at 6:30 p.m.

MLAs Young, Thorsteinson, Gartner to meet with Concerned Seniors

Health Care Gerry Lampow -
Three MLAs will meet with the Lloydminster Concerned Citizens for Seniors Care on Wednesday, June 18 to discuss the need to replace the Jubilee Home.

Men’s mental health is mom’s top priority at home and at the workplace

Health Care Gerry Lampow -
In the report, it was stated, more than two-in-five Canadian men will die prematurely before the age of 75 from largely preventable causes. Stigma, gender bias and low health literacy are barriers that remain long-standing challenges for men. These barriers often prevent men from seeking care until it’s too late.

Lloydminster man planning motorcade in support of local healthcare workers

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A Lloydminster man is hoping residents will make some noise in appreciation of the city’s healthcare workers. Hospital security guard...

Premier Scott Moe visits Lloydminster for update on wastewater treatment plant and talks on provincial issues

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The premier of Saskatchewan made a stop in the Border City on his provincial tour. Scott Moe was invited by...
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Power boost: ENMAX launches new grant program for Alberta charities and non-profits

Community
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Two Onion Lake men charged with fraud over $5,000

RCMP
Two Onion Lake men are facing fraud charges after an RCMP investigation into alleged unlawful payments received from landholders on Onion Lake Cree Nation over a four-year period.

LRHF awards scholarships to 18 Lloydminster students pursuing health care careers

Education
Twenty Lloydminster-area students received Lloydminster Region Health Foundation scholarships for nursing, mental health and other health-care studies, with awards totaling thousands of dollars.

Lakeland College Open House returns Oct. 16 and 17 at Lloydminster and Vermilion campuses

Lakeland College
Future students can explore Lakeland College's Lloydminster and Vermilion campuses during Open House on Oct. 16 and 17, with tours, program information, free applications and prize giveaways.

Lloydminster City Council to hold public hearing on proposed land use bylaw changes, Oct 26

City of Lloydminster
The City of Lloydminster will hold a public hearing on October 26 for proposed amendments to Land Use Bylaw 05-2025 aimed at improving clarity, consistency and reducing red tape.
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