Alberta Alzheimer groups amalgamate.EDMONTON -- The Alzheimer Societies of Alberta, Edmonton, Grande Prairie Grande Prairie (Fr. gräNd prâ'rē`), city (1991 pop. 28,271), W Alta., Canada, NW of Edmonton. It is the chief business center for the Peace River valley farming area. , Palliser Region, Lethbridge, Red Deer Red Deer, city, Canada Red Deer, city (1991 pop. 58,134), S central Alta., Canada, on the Red Deer River. It developed as a trade and service center for a region of dairying and mixed farming. and Central Alberta Central Alberta (also named Alberta's Heartland) is a region located in the Canadian province of Alberta. Central Alberta is the most densely populated rural area in the province. Agriculture and energy make up an important part of the economy. , and the Wood Buffalo and Northwest Territories Northwest Territories, territory (2001 pop. 37,360), 532,643 sq mi (1,379,028 sq km), NW Canada. The Northwest Territories lie W of Nunavut, N of lat. 60°N, and E of Yukon. Chapters will amalgamate as the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. The Alzheimer Society of Calgary will continue to provide services in their area and negotiations will be ongoing regarding their affiliation with the Society. Services and supports currently provided by the separate Societies will be expanded under the amalgamated a·mal·ga·mate v. a·mal·ga·mat·ed, a·mal·ga·mat·ing, a·mal·ga·mates v.tr. 1. To combine into a unified or integrated whole; unite. See Synonyms at mix. 2. Society. Delivery of services will be facilitated through local Chapters located in Edmonton, Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, Lethbridge, Fort McMurray and Yellowknife. The head office will be located in Edmonton. Executive Director is Peggy Viel. Amalgamation discussions began in 1999. Currently 28,000 Albertans have Alzheimer Disease or a related disorder. 403-250-1303 About 364,000 Canadians, or one in 13 over the age of 65, have Alzheimer Disease or a related disorder. Community Services, Turning Point Youth Services/The Boys' Home. 416-616-6142 |
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