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MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019
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MONDAY MARCH 23
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, 2020
New app helps Albertans access health care
Albertans can now meet with Alberta-licensed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using technology, human ingenuity and compassion.”
physicians through their smartphone, thanks to this app is an alternative to visiting physicians Darren Entwistle, president & CEO, TELUS
an initiative by TELUS Health. face-to-face when you're not sure if your The service is being delivered to Albertans
Babylon by TELUS Health is a service symptoms are related to the novel coronavirus through an alternative relationship plan (ARP)
already available in British Columbia via a free or at any other time.” Tyler Shandro, Minister between the Alberta government and TELUS.
downloadable app. The app can serve as a new of Health There are currently 61 ARPs in Alberta
tool for Albertans to access health-care “TELUS' passionate and skilled health-care involving 2,500 doctors.
information and support in response to COVID- team is committed to driving improved health All physicians providing advice via
19 – from anywhere in the province. Albertans outcomes for Albertans by bringing our telephone, email and videoconferencing,
can use the service to check symptoms, book Babylon by TELUS Health virtual care service including virtual care, can bill for services
appointments, see a doctor, and get to communities and families across the entire using the health service code (HSC) 03.01AD.
prescriptions and referrals for diagnostic province. In partnership with the Government This includes care related to COVID-19 as well
imaging and specialists – all covered by Alberta of Alberta, our virtual health-care service as care not related to the virus. The code will
Health Care. bridges time and distance for Albertans in need remain active as long as the chief medical
“Alberta is pleased to partner with TELUS to of expeditiously accessing a physician at no officer of health determines it should remain
deliver physician services in a new way. This cost from the comfort of home, while active. For more information, physicians can
app is now available and ready for use in simultaneously keeping our amazing health- read the updated bulletin on providing
Alberta thanks to an alternative relationship care professionals protected. It is our sincere telephone advice (Med 221), or email health-
plan, and it comes at a time when our health hope that we can mitigate the enormous pcsp.admin@gov.ab.ca.
system is actively asking people to self-isolate pressure on our health-care system through our
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
March 19-31: The FCSS Family Centre and Sale will take place from 10 am to 2 pm. A Trade Show will be held in Wildwood from 9
Community Development Team invite you to concession will be open. To book a table, call or am to 5 pm. Deadline booking for tables is May
enjoy a community-wide walk/drive scavenger text Cindy at 780-712-9139. 4. Breakfast and concession will be available.
hunt. Be safe and practice social distancing. For more information, call Wilma at 1-780-325-
There will be a scavenger hunt available for April 24: A spaghetti dinner will be held at the 2424.
those isolating at home as well. Visit the Town Lion’s Hall from 5-7 pm to raise funds for a
of Edson Community Services social media service dog. A silent auction and a live auction Notice: The Edson Thrift Shop will be closed
page for more information. will be available. There will be a presentation until further notice.
at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 each. For more
April 7: Visit the Legion Hall for a Community information or to purchase tickets, phone 780- *All dates are tentative until the COVID-19
Blood Donor Event from 3 pm to 7 pm. 723-4949 or text 780-712-9875. virus threat has subsided. Please contact
event organizers directly for event
April 18: The Pinedale Hall Community Garage May 9: A Community Garage, Tack Sale and cancellations.
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hat’s happening, when and were in the community -
EVENTS
PAGE 22 MONDAY DECEMBER 2, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
MONDAY NOVEMBER 18, 2019
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 21
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR for monthly meetings see our classified page
MONDAY MARCH 23
PAGE 19
, 2020
New app helps Albertans access health care
Albertans can now meet with Alberta-licensed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Using technology, human ingenuity and compassion.”
physicians through their smartphone, thanks to this app is an alternative to visiting physicians Darren Entwistle, president & CEO, TELUS
an initiative by TELUS Health. face-to-face when you're not sure if your The service is being delivered to Albertans
Babylon by TELUS Health is a service symptoms are related to the novel coronavirus through an alternative relationship plan (ARP)
already available in British Columbia via a free or at any other time.” Tyler Shandro, Minister between the Alberta government and TELUS.
downloadable app. The app can serve as a new of Health There are currently 61 ARPs in Alberta
tool for Albertans to access health-care “TELUS' passionate and skilled health-care involving 2,500 doctors.
information and support in response to COVID- team is committed to driving improved health All physicians providing advice via
19 – from anywhere in the province. Albertans outcomes for Albertans by bringing our telephone, email and videoconferencing,
can use the service to check symptoms, book Babylon by TELUS Health virtual care service including virtual care, can bill for services
appointments, see a doctor, and get to communities and families across the entire using the health service code (HSC) 03.01AD.
prescriptions and referrals for diagnostic province. In partnership with the Government This includes care related to COVID-19 as well
imaging and specialists – all covered by Alberta of Alberta, our virtual health-care service as care not related to the virus. The code will
Health Care. bridges time and distance for Albertans in need remain active as long as the chief medical
“Alberta is pleased to partner with TELUS to of expeditiously accessing a physician at no officer of health determines it should remain
deliver physician services in a new way. This cost from the comfort of home, while active. For more information, physicians can
app is now available and ready for use in simultaneously keeping our amazing health- read the updated bulletin on providing
Alberta thanks to an alternative relationship care professionals protected. It is our sincere telephone advice (Med 221), or email health-
plan, and it comes at a time when our health hope that we can mitigate the enormous pcsp.admin@gov.ab.ca.
system is actively asking people to self-isolate pressure on our health-care system through our
w hat’s happening, when and where in the community - for monthly meetings see our classified page
COMMUNITY EVENTS
March 19-31: The FCSS Family Centre and Sale will take place from 10 am to 2 pm. A Trade Show will be held in Wildwood from 9
Community Development Team invite you to concession will be open. To book a table, call or am to 5 pm. Deadline booking for tables is May
enjoy a community-wide walk/drive scavenger text Cindy at 780-712-9139. 4. Breakfast and concession will be available.
hunt. Be safe and practice social distancing. For more information, call Wilma at 1-780-325-
There will be a scavenger hunt available for April 24: A spaghetti dinner will be held at the 2424.
those isolating at home as well. Visit the Town Lion’s Hall from 5-7 pm to raise funds for a
of Edson Community Services social media service dog. A silent auction and a live auction Notice: The Edson Thrift Shop will be closed
page for more information. will be available. There will be a presentation until further notice.
at 7 pm. Tickets are $20 each. For more
April 7: Visit the Legion Hall for a Community information or to purchase tickets, phone 780- *All dates are tentative until the COVID-19
Blood Donor Event from 3 pm to 7 pm. 723-4949 or text 780-712-9875. virus threat has subsided. Please contact
event organizers directly for event
April 18: The Pinedale Hall Community Garage May 9: A Community Garage, Tack Sale and cancellations.
W C
We are proud to support community eventse are proud to support community events
Community Event Supporterommunity Event Supporter
Braund’s raund’s
B
Independent Grocersndependent Grocers
I
Store Hours:
Store Hours:
7 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week
7 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week
780-723-4233 4735-3 Avenue, Edson, AB 4
4431 4 Avenue, Edson, AB431 4 Avenue, Edson, AB
We are proud to support community eventse are proud to support community events
25
25 PHONE: W
Years of Service
Years of Service
SALES REP.
ANCHOR 5040 3 AVE,
THE WEEKLY Common 780.723.5787
Fax: 780.723.5725
Sue-Ann
WWW.WEEKLYANCHOR.COM
ANCHORWK@TELUSPLANET.NET
BOX 6870
AWNA MEMBER NEWSPAPER
EDSON, AB
T7E 1V2
Community Event Suppor
Community Event Supporterter We Support Community Eventse Support Community Events
W
Contact our office at This Advertising spot
780-723-5787 is available.
To have your Business Card Contact our office for details
placed here. 780-723-5787.
