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The opening of the new Beaver Lake Health Centre south of Lac La Biche is giving Elders on the reserve a positive beacon of light to guide its residents.

Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held at the centre Thursday, Sept. 4, with staff members and Elders from Beaver Lake and neighboring First Nations gathered in the main entrance of the building - a modern-looking structure, with a brightly lit interior and an attractive exterior ranch-style design.

Officials on the reserve estimate that the federally-funded health centre is worth between $250,000 and $280,000.

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The opening of the new Beaver Lake Health Centre south of Lac La Biche is giving Elders on the reserve a positive beacon of light to guide its residents.

Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held at the centre Thursday, Sept. 4, with staff members and Elders from Beaver Lake and neighboring First Nations gathered in the main entrance of the building - a modern-looking structure, with a brightly lit interior and an attractive exterior ranch-style design.

Officials on the reserve estimate that the federally-funded health centre is worth between $250,000 and $280,000.

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The opening of the new Beaver Lake Health Centre south of Lac La Biche is giving Elders on the reserve a positive beacon of light to guide its residents.

Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held at the centre Thursday, Sept. 4, with staff members and Elders from Beaver Lake and neighboring First Nations gathered in the main entrance of the building - a modern-looking structure, with a brightly lit interior and an attractive exterior ranch-style design.

Officials on the reserve estimate that the federally-funded health centre is worth between $250,000 and $280,000.

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November 16 to 22 is National Addictions Awareness Week. Across Alberta organizations and individuals are again putting their best foot forward to create awareness to the growing problem of addiction.

Sober walks are being held in many Native communities to raise interest and present information on the fight against addictive substances. Other communities are holding information sessions to bring the message home.

This year, gambling addiction is a focus of many campaigns. Gambling can be as destructive to a person as any amount of alcohol or drug use.

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November 16 to 22 is National Addictions Awareness Week. Across Alberta organizations and individuals are again putting their best foot forward to create awareness to the growing problem of addiction.

Sober walks are being held in many Native communities to raise interest and present information on the fight against addictive substances. Other communities are holding information sessions to bring the message home.

This year, gambling addiction is a focus of many campaigns. Gambling can be as destructive to a person as any amount of alcohol or drug use.

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November 16 to 22 is National Addictions Awareness Week. Across Alberta organizations and individuals are again putting their best foot forward to create awareness to the growing problem of addiction.

Sober walks are being held in many Native communities to raise interest and present information on the fight against addictive substances. Other communities are holding information sessions to bring the message home.

This year, gambling addiction is a focus of many campaigns. Gambling can be as destructive to a person as any amount of alcohol or drug use.

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The Aboriginal Diabetes Wellness Program in Edmonton boasts an impressive structure of assistance to people suffering from diabetes.

People coming to the program, located next to the Royal Alexandra Hospital, at 10959-102 St., are assisted by 14 trained staff members who will help them using a mixture of western medicine and traditional healing.

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The Aboriginal Diabetes Wellness Program in Edmonton boasts an impressive structure of assistance to people suffering from diabetes.

People coming to the program, located next to the Royal Alexandra Hospital, at 10959-102 St., are assisted by 14 trained staff members who will help them using a mixture of western medicine and traditional healing.

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The Aboriginal Diabetes Wellness Program in Edmonton boasts an impressive structure of assistance to people suffering from diabetes.

People coming to the program, located next to the Royal Alexandra Hospital, at 10959-102 St., are assisted by 14 trained staff members who will help them using a mixture of western medicine and traditional healing.

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Losing a child in a busy shopping centre is harrowing. With adrenaline rushing, parents rush through the crowds looking for their toddler who has wandered off. Most times, the little guy or girl is spotted in a store or staring at a toy or candy through a window - most times. But what if your child simply disappears.

Statistics from Child Find Alberta are frightening for parents and guardians of children, but at the same time, the organization's recovery rate is very promising.