On November 10, Alberta Health Services will begin offering H1N1 vaccine to two new groups of individuals at high risk of developing severe illness related to influenza. As this process continues, no high risk groups will be removed from eligibility - only new groups added.
On November 10, and ongoing, those eligible will be:
- (New) both parents or one parent and one caregiver of infants under six months of age;
- (New) children under 10 as of November 1 with chronic health conditions (e.g. diabetes);
- children over six months and under five years as of November 1; and
- pregnant women.
Infants under the age of six months are at high risk for severe illness and cannot be immunized. In order to reduce their risk of exposure to the virus, vaccine will be provided to both parents, or to one parent and one caregiver. Proof of the infant’s age (Health Care card, birth certificate or other valid documentation) must be provided by each caregiver.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27282CB774F63-FE70-EAD1-BAC7E0002C98306D.html
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The Alberta government is assisting the City of Spruce Grove in developing a strategic safe communities action plan. The Community that Cares - Spruce Grove project is a community-based crime prevention initiative that will identify local issues, develop strategies and ensure crime prevention initiatives are relevant to local needs.
“Providing safe and secure communities is a priority for our government,” said Ray Danyluk, Minister of Municipal Affairs. “Spruce Grove’s project is an exceptional example of a community working together to reduce crime in the neighbourhoods where they live, work and raise their families.”
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27275CA7E5EE8-0BF4-34E2-1B57A3A441581A70.html
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Bullying is not a normal part of growing up. It has very serious consequences, often preventing children and youth from reaching their full potential. This year National Bullying Awareness Week runs from November 15 to 21 and Albertans are encouraged to share the responsibility of helping to prevent bullying, and to change behaviour that may cause hurt to others.
The Government of Alberta is committed to working with families, schools and communities to raise awareness and find solutions to stop bullying behaviour. Through Alberta’s Bullying Prevention Strategy, government has established a provincial Bullying Helpline, developed interactive resources in communities and schools, and provided funding to support the development of community-based prevention programs.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27265C61D0153-E733-8307-6B06F68375340D05.html
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Law enforcement across the province issued 1265 violation charges for seatbelt infractions and 22 charges for child safety seats as part of a three-day joint forces enforcement blitz that took place on October 26, 27 and 28. More than 3085 additional tickets were issued for various other traffic safety violations.
Law enforcement officers are out on our roadways every day to help ensure Albertans get to their destinations safely. To support the Alberta Occupant Restraint Program’s education campaign and the Traffic Safety Plan Calendar for the month of October, law enforcement agencies used the three-day enforcement blitz to remind drivers and passengers that seatbelts save lives.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27267C6321159-CE31-681F-E18B5EC7EB931036.html
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From November 5 -11, schools across Alberta will be honouring Veterans' Week and Remembrance Day with school assemblies, poetry competitions, plays, art displays and guest speakers.
Alberta Education has posted a number of resources on its website to help encourage school-based activities to honour the ordinary men and women who did extraordinary things to protect our freedom and build a safer world in which to live. The list of resources can be found at www.education.alberta.ca.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27269C6499B71-C5B2-0F82-3F24584098DCDF08.html
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Alberta experienced a higher-than-average number of wildfires in 2009 while limiting fires to a below-average number of hectares burned, according to Alberta government end-of-season statistics.
“Alberta fire-fighters demonstrated the value of being fully prepared for wildfires and acting quickly when fires struck, thereby minimizing the area burned and the cost of protecting lives and properties from fire,” said Ted Morton, Minister of Alberta Sustainable Resource Development.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27266C62E6183-DD55-422F-DB8172D6CAD1F742.html
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This year's recipients of the Minister of Municipal Affairs’ Awards for Municipal Excellence display leadership and strategic thinking to address sustainability, urban and environmental planning, community safety, public education and municipal cooperation.
The 2009 recipient of the award for outstanding achievement is Mountain View County’s Municipal Area Partnership, developed with the Towns of Carstairs, Didsbury, Olds and Sundre, and the Village of Cremona. The municipalities developed an innovative process for working together to seek sustainable and diversified tax bases under a regional umbrella.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27263C56604F0-0858-A8B7-D6D9758C524765F7.html
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Ten school boards in and around Calgary are receiving an award recognizing their leadership teams for outstanding work that contributes to student success.
“Success is the result of having clear, measurable objectives and great leadership. Nowhere is that more apparent than with Alberta’s school board trustees and superintendants”, said Minister of Education Dave Hancock.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27270C66AFD00-F0B2-D2BA-37148E4088EFAF68.html
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Motorists can expect speed reductions on Highway 663 over Needle Creek, east of Lac La Biche, for a bridge culvert replacement. The speed limit within the construction zone will be reduced to 50 kilometres per hour. Construction work began Nov. 1 and will be completed by Nov. 25, weather permitting.
Motorists should use caution in the area and obey all signs and flag people. Motorists are reminded that fines for speeding are doubled through construction zones when workers are present.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27262C54B0A59-C474-B419-C8C9DDFFCBC56065.html
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Alberta’s 4-H program is recognizing Melvin Clark and Ellen Bonde for their outstanding community leadership and dedication to Alberta’s youth by inducting them into the 4-H Hall of Fame.
“Our 4-H programs rely on the many volunteers who give their time, energy and talents tirelessly to clubs across Alberta,” said George Groeneveld, Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development. “Melvin and Ellen are prime examples of the high quality of leadership that inspires our youth, and fosters the next generation of leaders in the province’s agriculture industry and rural communities.”
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27258C5144682-D35F-D6C2-481E1595071F7B9A.html
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Seven school boards in northern Alberta are receiving an award recognizing their leadership teams for outstanding work that contributes to student success.
“Success is the result of having clear, measurable objectives and great leadership. Nowhere is that more apparent than with Alberta’s school board trustees and superintendants”, said Minister of Education Dave Hancock.
http://WWW.GOV.AB.CA/acn/200911/27257C4FB689B-A206-1821-F047389194634BFB.html
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