Susan Zielinski

Alberta

Reporter at Red Deer Advocate

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Compassionate Intervention slammed by critics

1 week ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

A bill that would allow Albertans with severe substance addiction to be forced into involuntary treatment will actually make the services and supports they need out of their reach while trying to avoid apprehension, says a member of Moms Stop the Harm in Red Deer.
Alberta New Democrats demand Health Minister Adriana LaGrange be sacked

1 week ago | lacombeexpress.com | Susan Zielinski

The Alberta New Democrats say Health Minister Adriana LaGrange has excelled at "incompetence, misinformation, and a lack of accountability" and she must be fired. “The minister has completely failed to live up to her responsibility to deliver health care for Albertans," said Alberta NDP Shadow Minister for Health Sarah Hoffman, in a statement.
Red Deer Food Bank providing more fresh produce with second hydroponic sea can

1 week ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

A second hydroponic container farm is now fully operational and growing food for Red Deer Food Bank's clients. The hydroponic sea can was reconfigured to grow a wider selection of vegetables and since January it has produced lettuce, Swiss chard, kale and bok choy. "We really do have a variety of fresh produce items that are available each and every week now, and we're just getting more and more," said executive director Mitch Thomson. "We've had huge uptake.
Red Deer hospital visitors warned of potential exposure to measles

2 weeks ago | rimbeyreview.com | Susan Zielinski

Alberta Health Services is warning that several individuals with the measles have been in public settings while infectious, including at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre from April 3 to 5. There are no confirmed Red Deer cases in Central Zone. All cases have been in the Two Hills area, with one in Holden. Measles is an extremely contagious disease and is spread easily through the air.
Red Deer hospital visitors warned of potential exposure to measles

2 weeks ago | stettlerindependent.com | Susan Zielinski

Alberta Health Services is warning that several individuals with the measles have been in public settings while infectious, including at Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre from April 3 to 5. There are no confirmed Red Deer cases in Central Zone. All cases have been in the Two Hills area, with one in Holden. Measles is an extremely contagious disease and is spread easily through the air.
Measles cases spike in Central Alberta as provincial case count climbs to 43

2 weeks ago | thenorthernview.com | Susan Zielinski

Reports of measles jumped in Central Zone with eight new cases on Monday and seven on Tuesday, making it the hardest hit zone in the current outbreak. A total of 21 cases have been reported in Central Zone which stretches west of Rocky Mountain House, south to Drumheller, east to the Saskatchewan border, and north-east of Edmonton. Alberta has reported 43 cases so far.
Measles cases spike in Central Alberta as provincial case count climbs to 43

2 weeks ago | haidagwaiiobserver.com | Susan Zielinski

Reports of measles jumped in Central Zone with eight new cases on Monday and seven on Tuesday, making it the hardest hit zone in the current outbreak. A total of 21 cases have been reported in Central Zone which stretches west of Rocky Mountain House, south to Drumheller, east to the Saskatchewan border, and north-east of Edmonton. Alberta has reported 43 cases so far.
AUPE members rally outside Optima Living Aspen Ridge

2 weeks ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

AUPE members working at Optima Living Aspen Ridge held a rally on Tuesday afternoon to demand better working conditions and wage increases. The Alberta Union of Provincial Employees says bargaining between members and Optima Living has reached a critical stage, and the employer is stalling the process by refusing to sign off on a new tentative collective agreement.
Reports of measles spike in Central Alberta

2 weeks ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

Reports of measles jumped in Central Zone with eight new cases on Monday and seven on Tuesday, making it the hardest hit zone in the current outbreak. A total of 21 cases have been reported in Central Zone which stretches west of Rocky Mountain House, south to Drumheller, east to the Saskatchewan border, and north-east of Edmonton. Alberta has reported 43 cases so far.
Red Deer city councillors muse about free downtown parking for seniors

2 weeks ago | reddeeradvocate.com | Susan Zielinski

Free parking for seniors and reducing the hours for paid parking have been identified as possible considerations to improve the downtown parking system, according to a report presented to city council on Monday. Other initiatives identified by administration included offering free parking to disabled placard holders, expanding the residential parking program into the parking app, and the use of promo codes for downtown events.