The Hinton Parklander

Submitted Rock thrown from overpass Hinton RCMP are requesting assistance from to identify a suspect who is believed to have thrown a rock from the Switzer Drive overpass in Hinton, Alberta. On November 21, 2018 at approximately 2:15 p.m., an unknown male is believed to have thrown a rock from the Switzer Drive overpass, striking the windshield of a passing motorist below. The rock caused damage to the windshield of the motor vehicle. There were no reported injuries.... Any person with information regarding this crime is encouraged to contact theHinton RCMP at (780) 865-2455. Persons who wish to remain anonymous are encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or report online at www.tipsubmit.com. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000 should information lead to an arrest.

Submitted Banff, Jasper, Yoho and Kootenay National Parks are offering Free Admission Day on November 23, 2018 The day acknowledges the history of the Rocky Mountain national parks, which began when Cave and Basin National Historic Site was founded in what is now Banff National Park on November 25, 1885. Visitors are invited to plan a long weekend to celebrate the heritage of Canada’s most special places.... While there, you can purchase the Family/Group Discovery Pass for yourself or as a gift and save 20 per cent. Discovery Passes are valid for 12 months from the month of purchase and on sale at a discounted price until December 31. For more information on purchasing the 2019 Discovery Pass, please visit the Parks Canada website.

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Submitted Heavy snowfall warning for west, northwest Alberta Grande Prairie, Rocky Mountain House, Hinton, Whitecourt and areas in between are expected to receive up to 20 centimetres of snow over the next 24 hours.... Drivers in affected parts of the province should consider postponing any unnecessary highway travel. Alberta Transportation and highway maintenance contractors are mobilizing resources to maintain highways in safe winter driving conditions. Nevertheless, drivers are reminded to prepare for winter conditions, including reduced visibility and slippery road surfaces, and adjust their driving habits accordingly. Additional information Know before you go check 511 Alberta for the latest real time road conditions. Drivers should consider postponing non-essential travel. Posted speed limits are the maximum intended for ideal summer conditions. Drivers are reminded to slow down and drive for winter conditions. Snow can accumulate quickly and visibility will be reduced. Drivers are encouraged to have winter or all-weather tires on their vehicles. Drivers are reminded to activate headlights so that tail lights are visible to other drivers following behind. Maintain a safe distance between vehicles. All vehicles should have a winter emergency kit during the winter months. Please give snowplows room to work stay back at least 10 metres to prevent collisions.

Submitted The Town of Hinton has issued a civicsend regarding an impact to service delivery for garbage pickup. While we are not anticipating long term impacts at this time, we are looking to have residents leave out their refuse for collection should it not have been collected on its usual day. Please see this link: https://www.hinton.ca/CivicSend/ViewMessage/Message/69711 to find further information.

Submitted Hinton RCMP on scene of multi vehicle collision update - fatality confirmed The RCMP have now cleared from the collision scene on Highway 40. As of 8:30 a.m. this morning, (Oct. 10) one lane of travel is open and north and southbound traffic is alternating slowly through the area. ... At 8:17 p.m. last night (Oct. 9) RCMP responded to what was initially a two vehicle collision on Highway 40, north of Rock Lake. A semi truck and trailer was traveling northbound when the trailer fishtailed behind the truck and both collided with a pickup truck traveling southbound. The pickup truck ended up in the ditch and the semi remained on the highway. A third vehicle hit the debris from the initial collision and other vehicles slid into the ditch. The 44-year-old male driver of the pick up truck was declared deceased on scene. The male passenger of the truck was transported to an Edmonton hospital. The 37-year-old male driver of the semi truck was transported to a local hospital in Hinton. No other injuries were reported. At the time of the collision, there was fog in the area, freezing rain and the highway was ice covered. The Hinton RCMP with the assistance of Grande Cache RCMP and a collision analyst remained through the night to investigate and manage traffic. It is anticipated that traffic control will remain down to one lane through the day as Alberta Environment & Parks, Emergency Response Team will be attending to assess a spill. The investigation into the cause of the collision remains ongoing. While the road conditions are better today, they are not optimal and the RCMP continue to warn motorists to avoid the area.

Submitted Covenant Health notifying patients of air quality issue at the Misericordia Community Hospital Risk to notified surgical and obstetrical patients is considered very low... Friday, September 28, 2018 Covenant Health is notifying 473 patients that heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) standards for positive air pressure were not adequately maintained during their surgical or obstetrical procedures undertaken at the Misericordia Community Hospital (MCH) between May 21, 2018 and July 18, 2018. The increased risk to patients is considered very low; however, as a precaution, all affected patients are being informed. Maintaining positive air pressure, which reduces the inflow of air from surrounding areas, is only one of several factors that contributes to maintaining an environment that minimizes the risk of infection. Operating rooms maintain a positive pressure compared to the surrounding space to minimize airflow from areas outside of the operating room that may be less sterile. We understand that this information may be concerning to patients who underwent surgical procedures during this time frame, said Dr. Robert Black, Associate Chief Medical Officer and Medical Director, MCH. But it’s important to note that the increased risk of infection is very low and steps were taken immediately to rectify the problem as soon as it was identified. Remedial action has been undertaken and there is no ongoing increased risk to patients. Air quality standards are currently being met or exceeded in all operating rooms at the MCH. A comprehensive review of this event is being conducted to ensure the ongoing safety of patients. Three operating rooms and two labour and delivery suites were affected by the event. Covenant Health is committed to patient safety and transparency and has a responsibility to inform all patients whose surgeries were affected during this time frame, even when the risks are very low. During this time period, 2663 surgical procedures were performed at the Misericordia. Over 82 per cent of patients who had surgical procedures during this time period were not impacted. Only those individuals whose surgical procedures occurred during this event will receive notification letters from Covenant Health. Patients affected by this event who have questions or concerns are being encouraged to contact their surgeon who performed the procedure. Those who require contact information for their surgeon can contact Covenant Health Patient Relations at 1-877-295-6344.

Submitted More tickets to be released online for RAM opening Due to popular demand, the Royal Alberta Museum is releasing an additional 8,000 online tickets for its free admission opening days, Oct. 3 to 8.... Additional tickets will be released on Saturday, Sept.15 at 10 a.m. Tickets can be booked online at royalalbertamuseum.ca. Yesterday, the museum announced its opening date, and that to celebrate the grand opening, admission will be free throughout the opening long weekend, from Oct. 3 at noon to Oct. 8 at 5 p.m. Within six hours of the announcement, 21,500 online tickets had been booked. This is a testament to the love people have for the Royal Alberta Museum. Tens of thousands flocked to the museum website yesterday to try to be amongst the first to see Alberta’s newest museum. This tells us that RAM is more than a museum. It is a gathering place for people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences. It is a place that inspires us all to discover the remarkable stories of what it means to be Albertan, and I am thrilled that so many people want to join us in that journey. Ricardo Miranda, Minister of Culture and Tourism Ticket availability Of the more than 40,000 tickets available for the museum’s opening days, 21,500 tickets were made available for online bookings. An additional 8,000 online tickets will be released Saturday morning on the museum’s website. The remaining tickets will be reserved to accommodate walk-up visitors and annual pass holders. Due to capacity and safety regulations, the museum cannot add more tickets to the opening weekend. Those planning to visit the museum as walk-ups during the free opening weekend should be prepared for lineups. Regular paid admission prices and hours begin Oct. 9, and are posted on the museum website. Opening weekend visiting hours: Wednesday, Oct. 3: noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4: 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5 to Monday, Oct. 8: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Background More than 5,300 objects will be on display in the new museum that features: Expansive Human History and Natural History Halls chronicling the history of Alberta’s people, animals and landscapes. An interactive Children’s Gallery designed for hands-on learning through play. An expansive Bug Gallery with a visible hatchery. A free admission space dedicated to the Manitou Stone. With the official opening on Oct. 3, the RAM will take its place as the largest museum in Western Canada, spanning almost 40,000 square metres (419,000 square feet), including more than 7,600 square metres (82,000 square feet) of exhibition space twice as much as the former Glenora location. The new space allows RAM to provide visitors with new objects and stories to explore, in addition to old favourites that everyone knows and loves. A total of $375.5 million is invested in the new museum: $253 million from the Alberta government and $122.5 million from the federal government’s Building Canada Fund.

Submitted The ALS Society of Alberta Media Advisory Join Hinton in the fight against ALS... On September 9, the ALS Society of Alberta will be hosting its annual WALK for ALS in Hinton. This volunteer run event encourages friends, family and community to come together to celebrate and promote hope for a future without ALS. WALK for ALS is an annual event that takes place in over 90 locations across the country. Participants are encouraged to solicit donations, and can set up a personal fundraising website to track their progress. 60 per cent of funds raised from each event goes to client support services in Alberta and 40 per cent is donated to the national ALS research program. What: The 2018 Hinton WALK for ALS Why: To raise funds for ALS research and support services, and to channel hope to those affected by ALS. When: Sunday, September 9, 2018 Registration: 10 a.m. Kick-off: 11 a.m. Where: Green Square Hinton, AB Photograph and interview opportunities will be available. For further information, please visit www.walkforals.ca. What is ALS? Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a rapid, always fatal neurodegenerative disease. It attacks the nerves of the body that would normally send messages from the brain to the muscle, resulting in weakness and wasting. Eventually, the individual with ALS is left completely immobilized, with loss of speech and an inability to swallow and breathe. There is no known cause or cure for this devastating disease. ALS Society of Alberta The ALS Society of Alberta is a non-profit organization dedicated to making each day the best possible day for people living with and affected by ALS. We achieve this by providing support, facilitating the provision of care, promoting awareness, helping find a cure and advocating for change.

Submitted Recreational Cannabis Engagement Begins Hinton, AB The Town of Hinton has begun public engagement for the areas of recreational cannabis legalization that fall under municipal responsibility.... Information on decisions already made at other levels of government, decisions still to be made at the municipal level, links to further information, and more can be found at Hinton.ca/Cannabis. Also included on the webpage is a link to the Cannabis Public Engagement Survey, viewable at Hinton.ca/CannabisSurvey. The survey will be available until September 7, 2018. In-person feedback will be collected by Town representatives at a series of engagement events, starting this weekend at the #HintonFirst Public Market in Green Square. Printed copies of the survey will be available at these engagement opportunities, as well as at the front desk of the Hinton Government Centre. A full list of events is available below. August 4, 2018 Cannabis Pop-up, #HintonFirst Market, 10:00am 2:00pm August 18, 2018 Cannabis Pop-up, #HintonFirst Market, 10:00am 2:00pm September 5, 2018 Cannabis Engagement at Information and Registration Fair, Hinton Centre, 6:00pm 8:00pm In addition to these engagement sessions, until the Public Hearing on September 18, 2018, engagement materials regarding the Town of Hinton’s Cannabis Engagement will be available during operating hours in the Government Centre Foyer. For more information, please contact Town of Hinton Communications at [email protected], or by calling 780-865-6001 1

Submitted Enabling Accessibility Fund Small Projects Jim Eglinski, Member of Parliament for Yellowhead, is pleased to inform residents that the federal government is accepting applications for small projects under the Enabling Accessibility Fund (EAF) through Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC). ... The call is open to not-for-profit and Indigenous organizations, small businesses, and municipalities and territorial governments. Successful applicants can receive grant funding of up to $100,000 for the capital costs of construction, renovation and/or retrofit activities in workplaces and communities, as well as the provision of accessible technologies in one of two streams: Workplace stream: facilities where people with disabilities work, or could work in the future; and, Community Accessibility stream: community spaces where programs and/or services are offered, or will be offered, to people with disabilities. The deadline to apply is July 26, 2018. This Enabling Accessibility Fund provides an important opportunity to make sure that all residents in our riding of Yellowhead, regardless of their abilities, feel welcome in their workplaces and communities. I strongly encourage interested organizations to submit a proposal for this funding, concluded MP Eglinski. More information on how to apply can be found at: https://www.canada.ca//enabling-accessibility-fund-small-p

Submitted Confirmed case of measles prompts public alert to potential exposure Alberta Health Services (AHS) has confirmed that an individual with lab-confirmed measles has been in several public settings in the Jasper area, while infectious....Continue reading

Wildfire update for Hinton area This is an update on the wildfire outside of Hinton Town Boundaries managed by Alberta Wildfire Branch in cooperation with Yellowhead County. Hinton Fire and Rescue has not been deployed at this time. Hinton residents and visitors are advised that no action is required at this time. Bryan Hall, Deputy Fire Chief has been advised through direct contact with Alberta Wildfire that though there is a significant smoke plume, there is no immediate t...hreat to the community, and the fire is no closer to Town limits than when it ignited. Based on the current and anticipated wind directions, conditions are favourable for the fire to continue to move away from Hinton. The rear anchor of the fire that faces town limits has been lined with fire retardant to hold the line closest to Hinton. Updates will be shared if the situation changes. To monitor the status of the wildfire please continue to visit the Alberta Wildfire website (http://wildfire.alberta.ca/wildfire-status/status-map.aspx) or app. Any notifications or instructions to Town residents or visitors can be monitored through the Town website www.hinton.ca. During the evening, and tomorrow morning (June 28) there will be an increased presence of Alberta Wildfire fighters as Hinton has been established as a staging area until a suitable location closer to the fire has been determined. Increased smoke will be noticeable as the fire moves eastward through its fuel path. Updates from the Town of Hinton will be shared. The Town is not anticipating the status to change overnight. The Town will be receiving updates from Alberta Wildfire and will have an updated status by 9 a.m. (June 28) tomorrow morning. For more information or to monitor the status of the wildfire please continue to visit the Alberta Wildfire website (http://wildfire.alberta.ca/wildfire-status/status-map.aspx) or app. Any notifications or instructions to Town residents or visitors can be monitored through the Town website www.hinton.ca.