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Edson's FCSS distributes 50 free Family Fun Bags weekly
Alberta Hope COVID-19 study tests early treatment option by Brianne Benson said McDonald. “We think families really enjoyed
the bags, we have had great feedback and they are
In an effort to keep families who are self- wanting more!”
A provincewide trial will investigate the “Clinical trials like this will give healthcare - The University of Calgary's Cumming isolating due to COVID-19 virus feeling connected, For in town residents, the bags will be delivered
effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in professionals more evidence to determine how School of Medicine is a leader in health engaged, and busy, FCSS has been organizing a to the home, and for out of town or county
preventing hospitalization for people at the best to care for patients. AHS is rallying research, with an international reputation for multitude of pandemic-appropriate activities for the residents the bags can be arranged for pick up.
According to McDonald roughly 20 percent of the
highest risk of developing severe symptoms of alongside its academic partners at the excellence and innovation in health care past few weeks.
One of their ongoing projects is the FCSS Family bags are going to out of town residents. “We love
COVID-19. Universities of Calgary and Alberta to help research and education. Fun Bag drop off, which has been incredibly that they are able to still participate even though we
The Alberta Hope COVID-19 study will leverage research in the response to this global - Alberta Health Services will obtain successful in its first few weeks of operation. FCSS cannot deliver to them,” she said.
recruit 1,600 Albertans to determine whether a pandemic,” stated Dr. Kathryn Todd, vice- permission from individuals with positive Director Sarah McDonald, working closely with “To plan, prep, organize, pack, map and
prescribed five-day treatment of HCQ can president of Provincial Clinical Excellence, COVID-19 tests to provide their contact Community Service Coordinator Ali Broda, created distribute bags, it takes about 3 full work days, plus
prevent hospitalization for those at highest risk Alberta Health Services information to Alberta Hope COVID-19 study a weekly activity bag drop off for both in town we are always thinking and seeing ideas in our
of developing a severe illness. HCQ is originally an anti-malarial drug researchers. Consenting participants will be residents and county residents. spare time. There is a lot of purposeful planning FCSS Director Sarah McDonald and Community
“As we've learned from other countries, currently used mostly for immunological screened for safety and eligibility. “Our FCSS Family Fun Bag program is designed that goes into each bag and a lot of time organizing. Service Coordinator Ali Broda out on the town
hospital systems can become overwhelmed by disorders like rheumatoid arthritis. Laboratory All Albertans have a responsibility to help for families with children ages 1-6. The bags have In the future we would love to increase the number delivering their free FCSS Family Fun Bags full of
those infected with the virus who need critical studies suggest it may be helpful against prevent the spread. Take steps to protect age appropriate activities and are accompanied by a of bags, so we are working hard every day always activities for kids to do during physical-distancing.
care. Our goal is to reduce the risk of severe COVID-19. yourself and others: “How to” online guide each week telling families trying to improve the operations side of it,” said
McDonald.
how to do the activities and some learning aspects
disease experienced by individuals and reduce “We will be targeting Albertans who are at - practise social distancing of each activity,” said McDonald. One improvement they have made to the bags parents/caregivers do not have to plan or prep
the burden on the health-care system by risk of developing a severe case of COVID-19. - stay home and away from others if sick or “The FCSS Family Fun Bags have a variety of has been the incorporation of a self-care aspect in anything. This also cuts down on families needing
helping people recover from the effects of the Those include people over 18, living in mandatory self-isolation crafts, activities and learning opportunities. Each each bag to remind parents and caregivers of the to go out to stores to buy their own crafting
virus at home,” stated Tyler Shandro, Minister independently, who have an underlying - practise good hygiene – wash hands often week has a surprise theme and we design activities importance of taking care of themselves too. supplies or new activities to keep children
of Health. medical condition which has proven to for at least 20 seconds, cover coughs and around that theme.There are typically 4-6 activities “We hope that parents use this as a way to entertained,” said McDonald.
The clinical trial is being led by University contribute to the worsening of symptoms, and sneezes, and avoid touching your face in the bag for each child,” said McDonald. connect with their children and fully engage in the To register to receive a bag, locals can email
of Calgary and University of Alberta eventual hospitalization,” stated Dr. Luanne - monitor for symptoms, such as cough, Due to the popularity of the project, there will be activity because they no longer need to plan or prep saram@edson.ca or call (780) 723-4338 with their
researchers, with support from the Alberta Metz, study lead, and professor at the fever, fatigue or difficulty breathing a maximum of 50 bags each week to give away. If a the activity. We are trying to help ease their minds name, address, phone number, and the ages of the
government, Alberta Health Services and its Cumming School of Medicine, University of Anyone who has health concerns or is family has multiple children in the household, their of trying to keep their children entertained, learning child or children. FCSS is only accepting orders
Strategic Clinical Networks, Calgary Health Calgary. experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should single bag will have enough activities for each and still experiencing new things,” said McDonald. one week at a time therefore it is important to
“Supporting families with young children is
contact before each Monday at noon. Bags will be
Trust, Alberta Innovates and the University of - The Alberta-specific trial will be funded by complete an online COVID-19 self- child's age group and only count as one bag. FCSS important at this time because young children do delivered to in town residents on Tuesdays, and
has managed to reach an average of 74 children
Calgary/Alberta Health Services Clinical a consortium including a $286,000 grant from assessment. For recommendations on with this method. not fully understand why their lives and routines pickup can be arranged for county and out of town
Research Fund. the Government of Alberta. protecting yourself and your community, visit “We have maxed out of number of bags very have changed. The bags are something that families residents.
quickly both weeks we have run the program for,” can look forward to each week and
New schools to start construction this summer
The Alberta government is moving “Continued investment in public Association welcomes the decision by The key dates for the projects are:
forward with tender packages for the infrastructure projects like the the Government of Alberta to April 30, 2020 - Request for proposal
design and construction of four K-9 construction of these five schools is accelerate this bundle of projects to process; May 2020 to September 2020
and one K-4 school projects that will an integral part of the government's provide much-needed economic - Selection of successful proponent
be located throughout the province. economic stimulus package to invest stimulus and recovery for the and development of construction;
Construction on the projects is in needed infrastructure and get construction industry and our September 2020 - Construction
expected to get underway in Albertans back to work. We are province,” stated Frederick Vine, begins; September 2022 - School
September 2020, with occupancy set working hard to identify shovel-ready chair of the board of directors, occupancy.
for September 2022. projects, accelerate processes and get Alberta Construction Association.
The five schools that will be built construction underway as quickly as
are: possible,” stated Prasad Panda,
- K-4 public school in Calgary, Minister of Infrastructure.
Auburn Bay “Accelerating these five new
- K-9 Catholic school in Cochrane school projects is an important part of
- K-9 Francophone school in Legal Alberta's plan to stimulate our
- K-9 Catholic school in Edmonton, economy. These new schools will
Windermere-Keswick provide our children with modern
- K-9 public school in Edmonton, places to learn that will lay the
Windermere-Keswick foundation for their futures while also
The province is investing $100 getting Albertans back to work,”
million in this project that will create stated Adriana LaGrange, Minister of
approximately 560 well-paying Education.
construction jobs for Albertans. “The Alberta Construction
Mental health supports
Confidential supports are available to help with mental
health concerns. The Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-
2642 and the Addiction Help Line at 1-866-332-2322 are
available between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week.
Online resources provide advice on handling stressful
situations or ways to talk with children.
Family violence prevention
A 24-hour Family Violence Information Line is available
at 310-1818 to get anonymous help.
Alberta's One Line for Sexual Violence is available at 1-
866-402-8000, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., in more than 170
languages.
Information sheets and other resources on family violence
prevention are available at alberta.ca/COVID19.
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Edson's FCSS distributes 50 free Family Fun Bags weekly
Alberta Hope COVID-19 study tests early treatment option by Brianne Benson said McDonald. “We think families really enjoyed
the bags, we have had great feedback and they are
In an effort to keep families who are self- wanting more!”
A provincewide trial will investigate the “Clinical trials like this will give healthcare - The University of Calgary's Cumming isolating due to COVID-19 virus feeling connected, For in town residents, the bags will be delivered
effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) in professionals more evidence to determine how School of Medicine is a leader in health engaged, and busy, FCSS has been organizing a to the home, and for out of town or county
preventing hospitalization for people at the best to care for patients. AHS is rallying research, with an international reputation for multitude of pandemic-appropriate activities for the residents the bags can be arranged for pick up.
According to McDonald roughly 20 percent of the
highest risk of developing severe symptoms of alongside its academic partners at the excellence and innovation in health care past few weeks.
One of their ongoing projects is the FCSS Family bags are going to out of town residents. “We love
COVID-19. Universities of Calgary and Alberta to help research and education. Fun Bag drop off, which has been incredibly that they are able to still participate even though we
The Alberta Hope COVID-19 study will leverage research in the response to this global - Alberta Health Services will obtain successful in its first few weeks of operation. FCSS cannot deliver to them,” she said.
recruit 1,600 Albertans to determine whether a pandemic,” stated Dr. Kathryn Todd, vice- permission from individuals with positive Director Sarah McDonald, working closely with “To plan, prep, organize, pack, map and
prescribed five-day treatment of HCQ can president of Provincial Clinical Excellence, COVID-19 tests to provide their contact Community Service Coordinator Ali Broda, created distribute bags, it takes about 3 full work days, plus
prevent hospitalization for those at highest risk Alberta Health Services information to Alberta Hope COVID-19 study a weekly activity bag drop off for both in town we are always thinking and seeing ideas in our
of developing a severe illness. HCQ is originally an anti-malarial drug researchers. Consenting participants will be residents and county residents. spare time. There is a lot of purposeful planning FCSS Director Sarah McDonald and Community
“As we've learned from other countries, currently used mostly for immunological screened for safety and eligibility. “Our FCSS Family Fun Bag program is designed that goes into each bag and a lot of time organizing. Service Coordinator Ali Broda out on the town
hospital systems can become overwhelmed by disorders like rheumatoid arthritis. Laboratory All Albertans have a responsibility to help for families with children ages 1-6. The bags have In the future we would love to increase the number delivering their free FCSS Family Fun Bags full of
those infected with the virus who need critical studies suggest it may be helpful against prevent the spread. Take steps to protect age appropriate activities and are accompanied by a of bags, so we are working hard every day always activities for kids to do during physical-distancing.
care. Our goal is to reduce the risk of severe COVID-19. yourself and others: “How to” online guide each week telling families trying to improve the operations side of it,” said
McDonald.
how to do the activities and some learning aspects
disease experienced by individuals and reduce “We will be targeting Albertans who are at - practise social distancing of each activity,” said McDonald. One improvement they have made to the bags parents/caregivers do not have to plan or prep
the burden on the health-care system by risk of developing a severe case of COVID-19. - stay home and away from others if sick or “The FCSS Family Fun Bags have a variety of has been the incorporation of a self-care aspect in anything. This also cuts down on families needing
helping people recover from the effects of the Those include people over 18, living in mandatory self-isolation crafts, activities and learning opportunities. Each each bag to remind parents and caregivers of the to go out to stores to buy their own crafting
virus at home,” stated Tyler Shandro, Minister independently, who have an underlying - practise good hygiene – wash hands often week has a surprise theme and we design activities importance of taking care of themselves too. supplies or new activities to keep children
of Health. medical condition which has proven to for at least 20 seconds, cover coughs and around that theme.There are typically 4-6 activities “We hope that parents use this as a way to entertained,” said McDonald.
The clinical trial is being led by University contribute to the worsening of symptoms, and sneezes, and avoid touching your face in the bag for each child,” said McDonald. connect with their children and fully engage in the To register to receive a bag, locals can email
of Calgary and University of Alberta eventual hospitalization,” stated Dr. Luanne - monitor for symptoms, such as cough, Due to the popularity of the project, there will be activity because they no longer need to plan or prep saram@edson.ca or call (780) 723-4338 with their
researchers, with support from the Alberta Metz, study lead, and professor at the fever, fatigue or difficulty breathing a maximum of 50 bags each week to give away. If a the activity. We are trying to help ease their minds name, address, phone number, and the ages of the
government, Alberta Health Services and its Cumming School of Medicine, University of Anyone who has health concerns or is family has multiple children in the household, their of trying to keep their children entertained, learning child or children. FCSS is only accepting orders
Strategic Clinical Networks, Calgary Health Calgary. experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 should single bag will have enough activities for each and still experiencing new things,” said McDonald. one week at a time therefore it is important to
“Supporting families with young children is
contact before each Monday at noon. Bags will be
Trust, Alberta Innovates and the University of - The Alberta-specific trial will be funded by complete an online COVID-19 self- child's age group and only count as one bag. FCSS important at this time because young children do delivered to in town residents on Tuesdays, and
has managed to reach an average of 74 children
Calgary/Alberta Health Services Clinical a consortium including a $286,000 grant from assessment. For recommendations on with this method. not fully understand why their lives and routines pickup can be arranged for county and out of town
Research Fund. the Government of Alberta. protecting yourself and your community, visit “We have maxed out of number of bags very have changed. The bags are something that families residents.
quickly both weeks we have run the program for,” can look forward to each week and
New schools to start construction this summer
The Alberta government is moving “Continued investment in public Association welcomes the decision by The key dates for the projects are:
forward with tender packages for the infrastructure projects like the the Government of Alberta to April 30, 2020 - Request for proposal
design and construction of four K-9 construction of these five schools is accelerate this bundle of projects to process; May 2020 to September 2020
and one K-4 school projects that will an integral part of the government's provide much-needed economic - Selection of successful proponent
be located throughout the province. economic stimulus package to invest stimulus and recovery for the and development of construction;
Construction on the projects is in needed infrastructure and get construction industry and our September 2020 - Construction
expected to get underway in Albertans back to work. We are province,” stated Frederick Vine, begins; September 2022 - School
September 2020, with occupancy set working hard to identify shovel-ready chair of the board of directors, occupancy.
for September 2022. projects, accelerate processes and get Alberta Construction Association.
The five schools that will be built construction underway as quickly as
are: possible,” stated Prasad Panda,
- K-4 public school in Calgary, Minister of Infrastructure.
Auburn Bay “Accelerating these five new
- K-9 Catholic school in Cochrane school projects is an important part of
- K-9 Francophone school in Legal Alberta's plan to stimulate our
- K-9 Catholic school in Edmonton, economy. These new schools will
Windermere-Keswick provide our children with modern
- K-9 public school in Edmonton, places to learn that will lay the
Windermere-Keswick foundation for their futures while also
The province is investing $100 getting Albertans back to work,”
million in this project that will create stated Adriana LaGrange, Minister of
approximately 560 well-paying Education.
construction jobs for Albertans. “The Alberta Construction
Mental health supports
Confidential supports are available to help with mental
health concerns. The Mental Health Help Line at 1-877-303-
2642 and the Addiction Help Line at 1-866-332-2322 are
available between 7 a.m. and 11 p.m., seven days a week.
Online resources provide advice on handling stressful
situations or ways to talk with children.
Family violence prevention
A 24-hour Family Violence Information Line is available
at 310-1818 to get anonymous help.
Alberta's One Line for Sexual Violence is available at 1-
866-402-8000, from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., in more than 170
languages.
Information sheets and other resources on family violence
prevention are available at alberta.ca/COVID19.
