Tag: Covid-19 Pandemic

The two foundations that operate the seniors’ lodges in Cold Lake, Bonnyville, St. Paul, and Elk Point both say the Covid experience has been difficult, but staff and residents are coping. The Lakeland Housing Foundation operates Cold Lake Lodge and Bonnylodge; the M.D. of St. Paul Foundation operates Sunnyside Manor and Elk Point Heritage Lodge. […]

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Legion branches across the Lakeland are finding ways to observe Remembrance Day during the Covid-19 pandemic. In most cases, that means there won’t be public ceremonies. Cold Lake and St. Paul branches will hold small ceremonies with approximately a dozen people to lay wreaths and formally remember the sacrifices made by generations of Canadian military […]

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Grassroots participation in Alberta 55 Plus sports is slowly, cautiously resuming across the province, according to Alberta 55 Plus president Dave Finn. With many pandemic restrictions still in place, and a cautious attitude among seniors, the road to upcoming Alberta Games and Canada Games will be travelled in small steps. But, Finn said, preparations are […]

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Canadian military veterans and their spouses are invited to participate in a study to learn how the Covid-19 pandemic has affected their mental health. The nationwide study will be conducted in a series of online surveys over 18 months.  Lawson Health Research Institute, located at Western University in London, Ontario, is working with the Ottawa-based […]

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