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continued from front by Deanna Mitchener in place for long term goals," said founder Duane and independent environment where they can grow
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continued from front Pine Grove Middle School opened their doors for "Right now there are no long term recovery Their plan is to provide housing with absolutely
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continued from front a special informative presentation by (LAWIR) programs available, and this needs to change. Once no drugs or alcohol allowed on premises. Plans
continued from front Living and Working In Recovery, on June 13. people leave a treatment center, many end up back include an onsite unity house which will provide
continued from front “Treatment centres are truly important for the in the same environment that affected them. This space for meetings such as the 12 Step program
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continued from front initial detox and counselling services that they makes it very hard to avoid the same people and which will be accessible daily, private offices for
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DROP IN AND SEE!ROP IN AND SEE! continued from front provide. But that is short term —what happens habits that they once associated with, making it counselling services, and a common area for clients
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after that? These individuals finish the program and difficult to stay healthy,” said Martin.
to socialize together with their families.
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LAWIR Living Corp is a non-profit organization
"Providing a treatment after-care program such as
continued from front are sent back out in the world to try and cope. For founded on the principles that every Canadian what LAWIR Living Corp is setting up will be vital
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5040 3rd Avenue, Edson without a safe, clean, and sober environment to deserves the opportunity to live in a safe, fulfilling, to an alcohol or drug addicted person's recovery.
5040 3rd Avenue, Edson
many addicts this is a dangerous scenario and
return to many will relapse without having supports Evidence has shown that it improves a recovering
780-723-5787
780-723-5787 Town expresses support for LAWIR project addict's chances of not relapsing by 85%," said
Martin.
Plans will also include integrating clients with
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together, which will assist in breaking the cycle of
drug use in children.
organization has also informed Alberta Premier
“I am paying it forward. I too was a struggling
Jason Kenney of the project, who is “seriously
Martin clarified that these clean and sober living
looking at building these right across Alberta process we have to go through.” addict who lost everything. Addiction does not
discriminate against anyone. It is a equal destroyer
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Professional Digital because this is the missing link in every complexes will not be treatment centers and that to all races, the rich, poor, young or old it doesn't
the program is a healthy living choice available for
community”.
LAWIR is looking to build one of these
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Passport System establishments in Edson and one in Yellowhead children as well. “When we take the children away care who you are. Addiction to drugs and alcohol
not only affects the individual, it affects everyone
from the parents, you're giving the parents no
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photos ready County. hope,” Martin said. “This is why we want it to be a around them,” said Martin. BILL MITCHELL
Each resident would be responsible for paying
completely family-friendly atmosphere with all of
Councillor Trevor Bevan asked, “How many
in minutes units are you planning on building?” the support groups in place.” their own rent and expenses as well as follow all NORTH NEW TRUCK SALES
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rules and regulations of the program.
“We also have a letter from the Friendship Centre
Martin replied, “Every complex is built on a
LAWIR would provide jobs and training through
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services required because it is so important that we
eight three bedrooms, eight two bedrooms, and 12
independent one bedroom suites along with the teach our parents how to parent,” Martin added. companies to promote apprenticeships for these Western Star Trucks (North) Ltd.
Unity House.” Councillor Gean Chouinard asked if the individuals in the many trades. Self improvement 24210 114 Avenue
Councillor Janet Wilkinson inquired if LAWIR establishments will have a space for the homeless. programs and access to career enhancement will be
discussed repurposing an old building in town for “That was one of Alberta Health Services' main encompassed. Acheson, AB T7X 6B9
the project. [concerns],” Martin replied. “We can and we will Individuals can choose to stay long term (up to Website:
“As far as I'm concerned, the areas are too close implement a MAT program.” five years) if they do not feel strong enough to start www.wsnorth.com
living on their own means, provided all stipulations
Mayor Kevin Zahara closed, “It is certainly
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some experience with addictions with my family
Deputy Mayor Troy Sorenson commented,
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