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Portable ultrasound machine becoming the standard of emergency medical care

Posted January 24, 2012 at 9:06 am

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.

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    Life after dentistry

    Posted January 17, 2012 at 8:58 am

    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,

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    Susan’s Daycare receives accreditation

    Posted January 24, 2012 at 9:09 am

    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

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    Lights, camera, laughter

    Posted December 13, 2011 at 11:11 am

    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.

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    Alberta continues to forecast strong job growth

    Posted December 6, 2011 at 9:53 am

    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

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    Sneak peek!

    Posted December 6, 2011 at 9:50 am

    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

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    Well-deserved award

    Posted November 22, 2011 at 9:33 am

    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.

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    Four veterans honored

    Posted November 15, 2011 at 9:44 am

    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

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    NPHL power rankings

    Posted January 24, 2012 at 9:10 am

    • 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

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    Playoff preview?

    Posted January 17, 2012 at 9:02 am

    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

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    Pay attention!

    Posted January 17, 2012 at 9:01 am

    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.

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    Grimshaw vs. Jets

    Posted January 10, 2012 at 11:13 am

    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

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    Eagles vs. Jets

    Posted December 20, 2011 at 9:52 am

    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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