News

NEW Province of Alberta COVID-19 Restrictions As of December 13th, 2020 (effective today) there are new restrictions in Alberta that affect Pigeon Lake area due to COVID-19. Expanded health measures will be in effect province-wide. All Albertans, businesses, organizations and service providers must follow all new health measures. These restrictions will be in place for a minimum of four weeks. Press Release: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=75859ADEA5D5E-045D-2386-0CB1...

Effective November 13th, 2020 there are new restrictions for Pigeon Lake due to COVID-19. Targeted health measures will take effect on Friday Nov. 13 to curb the rapid growth of COVID-19 in Alberta and protect the health system.  Alberta’s government is implementing additional health measures to help protect hospitals, keep schools and businesses open, and protect vulnerable Albertans, see the public news announcement https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=7568972979AB6-C710-8665-95A628DF4...

We know parents are struggling to balance work, child care and self-care while keeping worries — both your children’s and your own — under control. You don’t have to do it alone. The Child Mind Institute is open and available for you and your child during this crisis. Click here to learn about our telehealth evaluations and treatment for ADHD, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, autism spectrum disorders and learning disorders. Click here to read our COVID-19 Child and Adolescent Mental He...

This toolkit is designed to help you focus on the parts of your life that you can take charge of and stop spending energy on the things you cannot control. The Covid-19 Toolkit was developed by the team at the Community Addictions and Mental Health Clinic- Sunridge in Calgary. The Toolkit is designed to help you take charge of this difficult situation and build your resilience. Full Toolkit (45 pages) Mini Booklet Toolkit (8 pages)

If you would like to help in our region please contact our Pigeon Lake Agency. The Alberta Emergency Management Agency Unsolicited Offers Program has also been set up in response to growing offers of generosity from individuals and organizations to help with the challenges many Albertans are facing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Those wanting to help our province can go to alberta.ca/COVID19offersprogram for more information. Thank you. #AlbertaCares

FREE WEBINAR from the Business Development Bank of Canada See https://www.pigeonlakeemergencyagency.ca/calendars/show_event/57731/How-to-cope-with-Impacts-of-COVID-19-on-your-business Free online webinar How to cope with the impacts of COVID-19 on your business March 25, 2020 12:00 p.m. (EDT) (10AM MST) The spread of COVID-19 poses important challenges to Canadian businesses. With the situation constantly evolving, you need to be prepared for any disruptions. Join BDC experts as the...

Experiencing a disaster can be incredibly stressful and overwhelming. If you need to talk, call the Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-2642 24/7. Helping Your Child or Teen Prepare Emotionally For Disasters or Emergencies Helping Your Child or Teen Respond to a Disaster or Emergency Helping Children and Teens Recover from a Disaster or Traumatic Events Preparing Emotionally for Disasters or Emergencies Psychological First Aid After a Disaster Respondi...