Okotoks cyclists on the road to serenity

The serenity associated with cycling backcountry roads may be hard for some people to imagine. For a group of Okotoks cyclists it’s heaven.

“Everybody has their Zen moments in their life and cyclists get them when they are on the road,” said cyclist Andrew Gustafson. “There is something really spiritual about being on a bike and...

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Mobile mammogram unit comes to Oilfields

A mobile unit used to screen for a disease afflicting one in nine Canadian women is making a stop in Black Diamond.

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Late doctor's legacy continues to shine

A former nurse at High River Hospital threw the switch to light the Christmas tree topped with a star in memory of a doctor who was committed to serving the foothills community.

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Conference brings hope to MS patients

Multiple Sclerosis patients who have been told their conditions will only get worse may have renewed hope.

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Medical facility gains national attention

An innovative local project aimed at addressing rural doctor shortages has received national recognition.

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Interest growing in new supportive living facility

Plans for the new Sunshine Village supportive living facility in High River were unveiled during the High River District Health Care Foundation’s report to the community at the High River Hospital on May 27.

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Health trust chair steps down

Strong volunteers and dedicated individuals wanting to make a difference are the centre of every community and its successful projects. For the Sheep River Health Trust, Frances Jackson Dover has been one of these hard-working, inspirational figures whose contribution knows no bounds.
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Resident clinic to provide critical link to doctors

A new resident doctor clinic opening in Black Diamond will match 100 people without family physicians to critical care.
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Local physican honoured with Diamond Jubilee

When a local pediatrician told his friends he was thinking of becoming a neurologist, they questioned his decision saying it was a hopeless specialty because nothing can be done to help these patients, but Dr. Bob Haslam thought differently.
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