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140 Riverside Dr E, Drumheller, AB, T0J 0Y4

National Injury Prevention Day in Canada

On Friday, July 5, 2024, Parachute celebrates the eighth National Injury Prevention Day in Canada to raise awareness about the devastating effects of predictable and preventable injuries. Their goals are to educate others and help all Canadians live long lives to the fullest.
Parachute’s National Injury Prevention Day (NIPD) is a day to raise awareness around the importance of injury prevention and aid Canadians to live long lives to the fullest through education and advocacy. Health Canada recognizes this date as an official national Health Promotion Day.
Injury prevention is critical to saving lives: Did you know that injury is the No. 1 cause of death of Canadians ages 1 to 44? Or that injury costs the Canadian economy $29.4 billion a year?
Parachute knows that most injuries are predictable and preventable: They need your help spreading their information on preventing serious injuries on the road, at home and at play.
Parachute’s goal is to provide the necessary information and tools to the public, and to work diligently to ensure that one day Canada will be free of serious injuries.
Quick facts
– Every day, 48 Canadians die and 634 are hospitalized because of injuries.
– Preventable injury kills more Canadian children than any disease, and more youth than all other causes combined.
– 75 per cent of injury-related deaths are from unintentional causes, such as falls, car crashes and poisonings.
– Falls are the leading cause of injury deaths, hospitalizations, emergency department visits and disabilities in Canada.

Canada Day in the Drumheller Valley

🍁 On July 1, 2024, the Drumheller Valley comes to life as residents and visitors gather to celebrate Canada Day. This year’s celebration features live music, roving entertainment, fun for all ages and a fireworks show to end the night!
This parade theme this year is “Dinosaur Capital of the World”
Food and activities, family fun and entertainment will be available in Drumheller on July 1st!
Time: All Day
Location: Rotary Park, 60 Riverside Dr W, Drumheller, AB
FOOD AND ACTIVITIES
7:00am – 9:30am- Kinsmen Pancake Breakfast
9:00am – 9:00pm – World’s Largest Dinosaur and Gift Shop
11:00am – 5:00pm – Farmer’s Market
11:00am – 8:00pm – Food Truck Alley
11:30am – 1:30pm – Darryl Jacques Memorial Beef on a Bun hosted by the Drumheller Rotary Club
12:00pm – 2:30pm – Smokie on a Bun BBQ hosted by Westview Co-op in support of Greentree School Breakfast Program
2:00pm – 11:00pm – Drumheller Dragons Beer Gardens
ALL DAY FUN
10:00am – Canada Day Parade
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Inflatables and Bouncy Castles
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Lothar the Magician: Magic and More!
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Roaming Raptor Visits
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Airbrush Tattoos
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Caricature Artists
2:00pm – 6:00pm – Cirquetastic Circus and Acrobatic Shows
11:00pm – FIREWORKS!
ENTERTAINMENT STAGE
Located at the World’s Largest Dinosaur Parking Lot
2:00pm – 2:15pm – Opening Remarks and Oh Canada
2:15pm – 3:15pm – Michela Sheedy
3:30pm – 5:45pm – Austin O’Keefe and His Nostalgia Cowboys
6:00pm – 8:15pm – Fraid Knot
8:30pm – 10:45pm – Megan Dawson
For all information in one place, please visit https://www.drumheller.ca/live/events/canada-day

Dementia Advice Through Health Link

Dementia Advice is available Alberta Wide through 811 Health Link, this telephone service, provides free specialized dementia advice, is available through Health Link by dialing 811 and selecting the option to speak with a dementia specialist.
Dementia Advice provides support for people living with dementia and their caregivers, including tele-triage, health advice, and available resources. A Health Link nurse assesses clients needs and provides advice for immediate concerns. When needed, clients are referred to a specialized dementia nurse for additional advice.
Specific services include:
– Short term psychosocial support
– Dementia related education
– Facilitates linkages to community resources
– Referrals to services such as Alzheimer Society and Home Care
Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 8:15 pm
Please note this service is closed on Statutory Holidays.

Schools Out

Tips for managing anxiety as school ends
If you’re a parent or caregiver of school-aged children, you understand the unique stressors and anxiety this time of year brings. With the transition from the school year into summer break, schedules become less predictable and can cause increased stress and anxiety for parents, caregivers, and children alike.
1. Maintain a routine: Staying consistent with regular wake-up and bedtimes, mealtimes, and daily activities can help reduce last-minute scrambling and uncertainty of what the day will bring.
2. Stay connected: The end of the school year can often mean a decrease in social interactions for both parents and children. Making a conscious effort to stay connected with friends, family members, and the community can minimize feelings of isolation and provide much-needed emotional support during times of stress.
3. Prioritize self-care: As a parent or caregiver, it’s common to prioritize the needs of your children over your own. However, it’s essential to remember the importance of self-care, especially during times of stress and anxiety. Ensure you’re making time for activities that bring you joy and relaxation. In prioritizing your mental health, you’re also setting a positive example for children to do the same.
4. Limit screen time: Set daily limits on screen time and encourage alternative activities such as outdoor play, arts and crafts, or board games. Reducing screen time promotes healthier habits and creates more opportunities for meaningful connection with your family.
5. Seek professional help if needed: If you or an adolescent child are struggling to manage stress and anxiety, it might be beneficial to seek professional help. BounceBack® is one option. It is a free Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) coaching program designed to help manage both anxiety and stress for youth and adults ages 15 and older: https://cmha.ca/bounce-back/
It’s perfectly understandable to have feelings of stress and anxiety as the school year comes to a close. However, summer also gives the gift of time to recharge and prioritize mental health and well-being.

Recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day

On June 21, for National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis across Canada.
For generations, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on June 21 or around that time of year because of the significance of the summer solstice as the longest day of the year.