mental health

Guests at this year’s Twin Butte mental health fundraiser are invited to dig out their best 1950s and ’60s outfits for an evening organizers want to be anything but sombre. “We want this event to be happy, and for everyone to walk away with a smile on their face, and to know that everything is […]

Crowsnest Pass resident Chad Kennedy is once again out to shatter the stigma around mental health and PTSD while supporting families affected by suicide. His Sea to Sea for PTSD cross-Canada walk, the Journey Home 2026, started June 1 in Sarnia, Ont. Chad officially stepped off from Legion Branch No. 62, beginning a months-long trek […]

“He knew better,” Pincher Creek Mayor Wayne Oliver said of a former colleague in wind power who saw his safety harness as a constraint. “We have to reframe how we see safety precautions.” With the flag at half-mast, Oliver delivered his first National Day of Mourning address to about 20 people gathered in front of […]

When Chad Kennedy stepped onto the road April 26 in St. John’s, N.L.,, his goal was simple but profound — to keep a conversation going that, for many, remains too hard to start. A non-combat veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and former law enforcement officer, Kennedy recently completed his second Sea to Sea for […]

Mental Health and Addiction Minister Rick Wilson highlighted support services available to Albertans in a statement marking World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10. “On World Mental Health Day, we stand with those facing mental health challenges and highlight the importance of mental well-being for all,” Wilson says. “No one should feel alone in their […]

Provincial and territorial ministers responsible for mental health and addiction met Sept. 22 in Banff to address service gaps and strengthen collaboration on mental health priorities across Canada. A Government of Alberta report says the ministers committed to collaborative action on several key areas including building system capacity, sharing approaches for individuals who may pose […]

In the face of extreme weather and a daunting mechanical setback, Chad Kennedy and his supporters banded together for a 24-hour walkathon to raise funds to repair the Sea to Sea for PTSD safety truck. Their determination paid off, as the crew raised enough money to fix the truck and ensure that Chad’s upcoming cross-Canada […]

The subject of mental health remains a sensitive issue, particularly in military and public-safety professions, where stigma often silences those who struggle. Canadian Armed Forces veteran (non-combat) and former first responder Chad Kennedy is determined to change that. “Whether it’s operational stress injuries, post-traumatic stress, complex post-traumatic stress, it’s important to talk about mental health […]

For the communities of Pincher Creek, Piikani Nation and Crowsnest Pass, the establishment of Recovery Alberta holds potential to strengthen the resources available to those struggling with mental health and addiction issues. On Sept. 1, Recovery Alberta inherited about 10,000 staff and physicians from Alberta Health Services to deliver recovery-oriented mental health and addiction services, […]

The Alberta government and members of the Blood Tribe First Nation have unveiled details of a recovery community that will house 75 beds and treat up to 300 people per year through holistic healing. “This has been a long and hard battle for our people,” said Blood Tribe councillor Piinaakoyim Tailfeathers at a July 19 […]

Twin Butte Community Hall was filled to capacity April 22 as people gathered to raise money for the Canadian Mental Health Association. There were many light moments during the live auction while Tony Bruder put on a wide smile and showed items donated by businesses and individuals. Local auctioneer Frank Jenkins kept things lively as […]

Jaime Mitchell knows first-hand the devastating impact of suicide. Two years ago, she and her husband, Scott, lost their son Zachary, who was only 17.  Since then, Jaime has been tirelessly working to raise awareness about mental health and to provide support to those in need, despite her own struggles with maintaining her mental wellness.  […]

The Covid-19 pandemic, which has plagued the world over the past few years, has led to tremendous impacts on the mental health of Canadians across the country. Crowsnest Pass was not spared from this problem, as there are those in the community, like anywhere else, that either have struggled or are currently struggling with their […]

Addicts of cocaine can experience a variety of behaviours such as anger, distrust, impaired judgment and toxic psychosis. Toxic psychosis may work in conjunction with a loss of reality, delirium and hallucinations. Cocaine usage can also lead to acts of violence, and some crimes committed while under the influence of cocaine are characterized by their […]