Portable ultrasound machine becoming the standard of emergency medical care
By Brett Patterson
The Valleyview Health Centre is looking to add a piece of medical equipment that will not only save time for the patients, it would be a valuable tool for patient care. It would allow physicians to obtain immediate clinical information, improve patient safety, increase efficiency, and decrease complications.
The hospital is looking to acquire an Sonosite M-Turbo portable ultrasound machine that is not only portable and small, it is a device that would be used by the physicians in emergency medical care.
This past Wednesday Sonosite Edmonton sales representative Shane Kelly was at the Valleyview Health Centre presenting to the hospital staff and members of our community the great benefits of the ultrasound machine and how the machine works.
Life after dentistry
Where does one begin when they recognize a man who tirelessly looked after the dental needs of the people of Valleyview, the MD and Sturgeon Lake and the surrounding area for more than 30 years? That man is Dr. Darryl Smith,
Highway 43 pileup involves five semis and a pickup
On Dec. 18 at approximately 10 am on Highway 43 heading west a multi-vehicle collision occurred involving five tanker trucks and one pickup.
Bruce Henderson with the Alberta Transportation gave details on what occurred.
Susan’s Daycare receives accreditation
By Kristine Bond
Most working families know of Susan’s Daycare located in Valleyview. Susan Fraser has provided unfailing service to children and parents for the past two years, and one wonders what they would do without
Lights, camera, laughter
The Red Willow Players held their first comedic play in their recently renovated building that they now call “their new home”.
This year’s play written by Michael and Susan Parker was a smashing success.
Alberta continues to forecast strong job growth
The Alberta government is forecasting that employment levels will remain strong over the next decade in the province with thousands of jobs generated, while challenges to grow the labour force will remain.
The new occupational demand and supply outlook forecasts
Sneak peek!
By Joan Plaxton, staff
Excitement and anticipation ruled the day. At long last the town councils for Valleyview, Fox Creek, Grande Cache, invited guests and local and regional media got their first inside sneak peek
Well-deserved award
Bringing home an AMMY Award for Best in Class Visitor Services and Amenities had the centre’s Jackie Carter, onsite operations manager and Dianna Vanderknaap, manager, smiling from ear to ear; not to mention the other counselors at the centre.
Four veterans honored
On the eleventh hour, on the eleventh day, on the eleventh month, a packed Valleyview Memorial Hall came to remember veterans past and present, and to honor four local veterans.
The service began with the March
NPHL power rankings
• Grande Prairie Athletics (16-1-1) (Last Rank 1): Thought they suffered first regulation loss of the season against Spirit River still claim number one spot in rankings.
• Spirit River Rangers (12-6-1) (Last Rank 4): They
Playoff preview?
With the East leading Falher Pirates (14-0-1) came to the Polar Palace last Thursday the Jets knew it would take their best effort of the season to yield results. The Jets did provide their best outing of the season, but it
Pay attention!
It couldn’t be any clearer. Now that the Town of Valleyview has posted new signs in the community’s school zones all motorists will no longer have to figure out when the 30 km/h is in effect.
Grimshaw vs. Jets
Right before Christmas the Valleyview Jets had back to back games in Grimshaw on consecutive nights. Only 24 hours apart the two games could not have been more polar opposite. Thursday, Dec. 22 the Jets earned a 10-5 win, then the
Eagles vs. Jets
Lakeland’s third and final visit to the Polar Palace to play the Jets had different plot twists but it ended with the same result, a Jets defeat.
Within the first minute of opening play the Jets
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