Community
United Way & 211 Looking To Help Residents In Need This Winter
By Sheldon Spackman
As the winter season quickly approaches, the United Way of Central Alberta and local 211 phone service are aiming to help out those less fortunate in our community.
United Way officials say they are offering their support for 211, an information and referral service that offers people and families access to a wide variety of community services, including Community Volunteer Tax Clinics so low income residents can get help filing their income taxes and financial support with utility bills so the heat can stay on for families during the anticipated cold winter.
Other initiatives include the Holiday Toy Program, Holiday Meals and Gifts and the Out of the Cold program which provides hot meals and or beds to the homeless and hungry. There is also a Winter Coats, Socks and Boots program, Support for the Homeless program which provides clothing, shelter, boots, sleeping bags and care kits and Meals On Wheels which helps Seniors and the Disabled eat well through the winter and make it to critical medical appointments in any type of weather. Additionally, there are visits and calls to help keep seniors connected and offer cheer during the holidays, recreational opportunities to make friends, get active and reduce isolation and Mental Health programs that connect people to distress lines, crisis programs and support groups.
Essentially, 211 is meant to be the easy way to access financial, emotional and other local supports this winter. United Way of Central Alberta CEO Robert Mitchell, says “Poverty is a far-reaching and complex issue. The challenges it brings are never more difficult than during the winter and holiday season,” adding “United Way partners with agencies throughout our region to support community services that can be accessed through 211. These services help people stay connected and healthy during these cold months, even on a limited income.”
Community
Winners announced for Red Deer Hospital Lottery
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The Red Deer Regional Health Foundation has announced the winners of the 2024 Red Deer Hospital Lottery Dream Home and Tiny Home prize packages, as well as the Mega Bucks 50.
The Mega Bucks 50 jackpot reached $607,200.00, which makes Carolyn Pelerine of Cochrane, Alberta the winner of $303,600.00.
In addition, the luxurious Tree Hugger Tiny Home Prize Package, complete with accessories by Urban Barn and valued at $163,798.00, is now owned by Mary Vincent of Red Deer.
The coveted Sorento Dream Home Prize Package, which includes furnishings and accessories by Urban Barn and boasts a total value of $1,072,624.00, has been awarded to Maxine Rumohr of Sylvan Lake.
The highly anticipated draw took place at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation office, located within the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, with an announcement following live on Facebook, allowing participants and supporters to join in the excitement virtually.
“We are delighted to congratulate the winners of this year’s Red Deer Hospital Lottery,” said Manon Therriault, Chief Executive Officer of the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation. “The funds raised from this lottery will significantly contribute to enhancing patient care and services at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated and supported this important cause.”
Proceeds from the Red Deer Hospital Lottery and Mega Bucks 50 will contribute to acquiring critically needed, state-of-the-art equipment for several units at the Red Deer Hospital.
This year’s lottery will fund equipment such as a phototherapy system, which allows parents to hold and soothe their infant while undergoing phototherapy, a cardiology case cart to monitor cardiac rhythms during stress testing, and other equipment to help provide excellent care for patients in the emergency and operating rooms at the Red Deer Hospital.
The winners of a variety of electronics were also drawn today. A full list of winners will be available in the coming days on the official lottery website at reddeerhospitallottery.ca. Prize winners who have not already been notified will receive a letter in the mail with instructions on how to claim their prizes.
The keys to the Sorento Dream Home and the Tree Hugger Tiny Home will be presented to the winners at a special ceremony this summer.
Community
The Grand Opening is TODAY!
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Now, during this momentous chapter in our history, we invite you to join us for the Grand Opening of the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence.
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