Michener Centre

• Former AHS employee at Michener Centre fined $8K, on probation for violating health act

  A former billing clerk at a Red Deer care facility has been fined and put on probation for improperly accessing the health records of dozens of people several hundred times.

  Crime

  Oct 9, 2019
  
• Expert questioned on risk of closing N.S. facilities for people with disabilities

  The inquiry is looking at whether two Nova Scotians with disabilities have the right to live in supported housing - meaning, in the community - rather than institutions and psychiatric facilities.

  Canada

  Feb 14, 2018
  
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• A festive holiday season at Red Deer care home after tumultuous year

  This holiday season is a particularly special one for residents of the Michener Centre in Red Deer.

  Dec 19, 2014
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• Alberta premier reverses plan to close Michener Centre in Red Deer

  Alberta's new premier says a care home for the developmentally disabled that was slated for closure will remain open for those who want to stay.

  Health

  Sep 19, 2014
• Alberta opposition parties want Michener Centre to stay open

  The parties are making the request following the death of five people who passed away after being transferred out of the facility.

  Politics

  Aug 21, 2014
• Alberta Tory leadership candidate Ric McIver commits to keeping Michener Centre open

  Alberta Tory leadership candidate Ric McIver says a home for people with mental and physical disabilities will not be closed if he becomes premier.

  Health

  Aug 14, 2014
• Alberta cuts nursing hours for residents in Michener Centre care home

  Nursing hours have been cut for residents at a central Alberta care home for the developmentally disabled.

  Health

  Jun 2, 2014
• Non-profit group questions process of transitioning Michener Centre residents

  A not-for-profit group that works with people with developmental disabilities says the provincial government is mishandling the closure of Red Deer's Michener Centre.

  Health

  Mar 27, 2014
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• Union renews call to stop closure of care home

  Alberta's largest union is renewing calls to stop the closure of a care home for the mentally and physically disabled.

  Health

  Mar 11, 2014
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• Redford delivers pep rally speech at PC party convention

  Alberta Premier Alison Redford, facing a vote on her leadership, delivered a pep rally speech to party faithful on Friday night.

  Politics

  Nov 22, 2013