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Northern Health Summit proceedings report, June 16 - 17, 2016

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This report summarizes the Northern Health Summit held in Peace River, Alberta, where municipal and Indigenous leaders engaged with Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services to identify health... More ≫

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This report summarizes the Northern Health Summit held in Peace River, Alberta, where municipal and Indigenous leaders engaged with Alberta Health and Alberta Health Services to identify health priorities for northern communities. Discussions focused on mental health, Indigenous health, primary care, addiction, seniors' care, and workforce development, revealing systemic gaps in access, cultural sensitivity, infrastructure, and service coordination. The summit emphasized community engagement, decentralized service delivery, and culturally appropriate care, recommending collaborative planning, improved communication, and sustainable funding models. The report aims to inform future policy and strengthen health outcomes across northern Alberta.

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Northern municipal infrastructure required investment scan

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The Municipal Infrastructure Required Investment Scan was initiated to collect information on the current and future municipal infrastructure needs across northern Alberta. In July 2009, the... More ≫

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The Municipal Infrastructure Required Investment Scan was initiated to collect information on the current and future municipal infrastructure needs across northern Alberta. In July 2009, the Northern Alberta Development Council surveyed all municipalities within the NADC region. The report begins with an overview of current and future challenges to municipal infrastructure as identified through the survey, and then provides the future estimated costs for infrastructure over the next 20 years as reported by the municipalities.

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Tourism North 91 Seminar : May 14-15, 1991, Slave Lake, Alberta

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This document presented proceedings from the Tourism North 91 Seminar, held on May 14 and 15, 1991, in Slave Lake, Alberta. The event convened 105 delegates from the tourism industry, government,... More ≫

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This document presented proceedings from the Tourism North 91 Seminar, held on May 14 and 15, 1991, in Slave Lake, Alberta. The event convened 105 delegates from the tourism industry, government, and northern communities to explore collaborative strategies for tourism development in northern Alberta. Organized by the Northern Alberta Development Council and regional tourism associations, the seminar featured keynote addresses, workshops, and group discussions focused on marketing, packaging, funding, and regional cooperation. Delegates identified wilderness, cultural heritage, and recreation as key tourism assets and proposed actionable recommendations to enhance service quality, product diversity, and inter-agency coordination.

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Future health care for Northern Alberta

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This report analyzes future health care needs in northern Alberta and outlines recommendations for improving service delivery. It reviews technological, economic, social, and policy trends from... More ≫

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This report analyzes future health care needs in northern Alberta and outlines recommendations for improving service delivery. It reviews technological, economic, social, and policy trends from 1988 to 2008, emphasizing challenges such as dispersed populations, recruitment and retention of health professionals, fragmented services, and limited mental health resources. The paper advocates for a northern health care model that integrates institutional and community services, promotes prevention and self-care, and addresses unique regional issues through mobile services, improved communication systems, and culturally sensitive programs. Recommendations include upgrading mental health services, enhancing education and training, and prioritizing preventive care for remote communities.

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Board member's handbook

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This handbook is designed to support individuals in northern communities who are serving, or considering serving, as volunteer directors on a variety of boards such as health units, libraries,... More ≫

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This handbook is designed to support individuals in northern communities who are serving, or considering serving, as volunteer directors on a variety of boards such as health units, libraries, community associations, and more. It highlights the challenges and importance of board participation in community services, emphasizing the need for citizen involvement, understanding of management, and informed decision-making. The handbook aims to provide a general guide for problem-solving, recognizing that most boards are volunteer-based, deliver essential services, and operate with limited resources, and stresses that effective community boards benefit from diverse skills, opinions, and everyday experiences.

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