Spinal Cord Injuries

• New network launched in Calgary to study, improve neurological rehabilitation

  The network is focused on three areas of rehabilitation study — spinal cord injuries, stroke and movement impairment — each with its dedicated team of researchers.

  Health

  May 2, 2023
  
• Calgary teacher with spinal cord injury becomes white-water kayaker

  "If I attempt something and someone says, 'I don’t know if you can do that...' I’m like, 'Just watch me. You haven’t seen nothing yet.'"

  Features

  Aug 4, 2021
  
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• Winnipeg man pledging to snowmobile 5,000 kilometres around Manitoba with wheelchair

  A Winnipeg man is pledging to snowmobile 5,000 kilometres around southern Manitoba this February to raise funds and awareness for First Steps Wellness Centre.

  Canada

  Jan 30, 2021
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• Judge calls Calgary girl’s day home death ‘shocking tragedy’; calls for review

  An Alberta judge is recommending an extensive review of the province's child-care system following a 22-month-old girl's death.

  Crime

  Jan 14, 2019
• Woman suffers broken neck in workplace accident, airlifted to Calgary

  According to Alberta Labour, 37-year-old Angela Entz was cutting drywall in the factory when a steel frame stand fell from the mezzanine above her, hitting her head.

  May 18, 2017
• How virtual reality and computer algorithms helped a paralyzed man walk again

  Virtual reality is often praised as the next big thing in gaming. But what if that same technology could be used to help a paraplegic conceptualize how to walk again?

  Health

  Sep 25, 2015
• Rick Hansen receives royal support for spinal cord research

  Rick Hansen received some royal support today, for his work on spinal cord research through the Rick Hansen Foundation.

  Sep 14, 2014