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#OurYYC On the Road: Mental Health Matters
Joins us as we embark on a new initiative: Mental Health Matters, dedicated to covering stories about the significant and meaningful issues surrounding mental health. Continue reading
Calgary oilpatch jobs no longer offering perks like ‘Golden Fridays’
The storied perks oil companies used to offer are becoming a thing of the past. Say goodbye “Golden Fridays,” stock options and high-end snacks. Continue reading
Job losses in energy industry directly linked with mental health in Calgary: study
By Mia Sosiak Reporter
A new study by the Calgary Counselling Centre suggests there’s a direct link between job losses in the energy industry and mental health in the city. Continue reading
Crash at Canada Olympic Park a chance to talk to teens about risky behaviour
Public reaction to an after-hours crash on the bobsled track at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary has included thousands of messages of condolences, but among the thousands of comments are some suggesting there’s a lesson to be learned. Continue reading
Why you can’t afford not to exercise during tough economic times
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
If you’re feeling stressed in this uncertain economy, experts suggest exercise, but what if you’ve been laid off or your family’s income has dropped? Continue reading
Counselling centre offering new help for laid off Calgarians
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
More help is now available for Calgarians who have lost their jobs with three new support groups. Continue reading
Ativan, Valium among drugs facing tighter controls in Alberta
By Heather Yourex-West Health Reporter
The Alberta college of physicians and surgeons has added benzodiazepines, like Ativan and Valium, to its Triplicate Prescription Program over concern the drugs are being increasingly abused. Continue reading
After the Flood Part III: Mental health program’s future uncertain
By Jill Croteau Reporter
A school-based project in High River has allowed teens to express their mental health struggles since the 2013 Alberta floods in a way they weren’t able to before. Continue reading
After the Flood Part II: ‘He had leukemia that went very, very bad’
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Like many High River residents, Janet Klie and John Zryd lost their home in the June 2013 flood. But they had an additional hurdle to overcome. Continue reading
After the Flood Part 1: High River family still homeless
By Jill Croteau Reporter
Measuring the physical costs of a natural disaster, like Alberta’s June 2013 floods, can be difficult – but it’s not impossible. Continue reading
