Is It Time For Your Mammogram?

Screen Test is coming to Kitscoty May 20, 23 & 24, 2023.

Screen Test is a free service provided by Alberta Health Services that offers screening mammograms. Our mobile screening units travel to

121 communities throughout Alberta to provide convenient access to breast cancer screening.

Having regular screening mammograms is the best way to find breast cancer early, before symptoms appear and when treatment may work better.

Who should have a screening mammogram?

If you’re 45 to 74, you don’t need a referral to have a mammogram. Make screening part of your regular health routine. Plan to have a mammogram every 2 years or as decided by you and your healthcare provider.

If you’re 40 to 44 or over 75, discuss the risks and benefits of screening with your healthcare provider. You will need a referral if you’re 40 to 44 and it’s your first mammogram, or if you’re over 75.

Call 1-800-667-0604 (toll-free) to book a mammogram with Screen Test.

Breast density scores are now included in your Screen Test result letter

Breast density is the amount of dense tissue compared to the amount of fat in a person’s breasts. It can be harder to find cancer in dense breasts because this tissue appears white on a mammogram, the same colour as many kinds of breast cancer. It’s common to have dense breast tissue.

Dense breasts are only one of many risk factors for breast cancer. Other factors, such as age and genetics, have a bigger impact on your overall risk. You can’t tell how dense your breasts are by size, look or feel. The only way to find out is by having a mammogram.

Talk to your healthcare provider about your breast density score and your personal risk of breast cancer. Learn more about breast density on screeningforlife.ca.

Is it safe to go for screening mammograms during COVID-19?

Enhanced safety measures are in place to keep patients and staff safe and help prevent the spread of COVID19. Details will be shared when you call to book your mammogram. For more information on Screen Test and breast cancer screening, visit screeningforlife.ca.

Cornerstone Co-op Raises $93,000 For Mental Health

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Five Alberta Co-ops Band Together to raise $93,000 for Mental Health.

Since 2020, more than 1 in 5 Albertans AND Canadians have experienced a mental health challenge in some way. Despite the detrimental Community impact, Albertans struggle to access the crucial resources and supports they need to improve their mental health.

Cornerstone Co-op noticed the impact of mental health in the Communities they serve and championed a till fundraiser in 2021. Dubbed Communities in Mind, all funds raised went to improving access to mental health resources and supports in the rural AB Commu - nities they serve.

Cornerstone experienced immediate success – raising nearly $40,000 combined for 2021 & 2022, with Team Members and Guests deeply supportive & excited by the commitment to improving the Community. All participants appreciated that the funds would remain local in the communities where each heart was sold.

For 2023, Cornerstone joined forces with Central Alberta Co-op , New Horizon Co-op, Westview Co-op and Wild Rose Co-op to unite their resources and further the positive impact. The unified campaign raised over $92,000 for AB Mental Health with the hard work and commitment of all participating Team Members. Funds are earmarked in their AB

Mental Health’s “Little Things Fund” by AHS Health Zone, and local mental health organizations can access funds reserved for their zone.

The 5 Co-op’s noticed that many Guests deeply resonated with the fundraiser, shared their own unique experiences, expressed gratitude for our efforts and donated an average of $5 per transaction. Through the massive success of this pilot, we envision a unified campaign across Alberta Co-op’s in 2024 and beyond – where the funds raised make an even larger positive impact in our Communities.

With Communities in Mind, AB Co-op’s can demonstrate our Community brand values and cement our competitive positioning while winning the hearts and minds of Guests. If you’d like more informa - tion on participating in 2024, please contact Jordyn Prior at jordyn.prior@ cornerstone.crs

For more information, contact: Jordyn Prior

Marketing & Community Engagement Manager

About Cornerstone Co-op Cornerstone Co-op services a trading area of 300,000 squared kilometres in rural Eastern Alberta. Built by founders of legacy community Co-ops, Cornerstone makes life better in the spirit of co-operation, by enhancing the quality of life in its eight communities (St. Paul, Elk Point, Mannville, Dewberry, Two Hills, Vermilion, Wainwright and Provost). Our Team Members focus on providing world class Co-op experiences for our 32,000 active owners at 24 locations as a regional Co-op.

Angela Mouly Reporter

Two delegations were held at Vermilion Town Council on May 2, including presenters from Community Futures and the Vermilion Public Library.

Kirsten DeSchover discussed Community Futures Lloydminster and Region via Zoom, and councillor Paul Conlon joined online as well.

“Last year we put on Lemonade Day in Kitscoty and Vermilion and this year have expanded into Lloydminster as well. It introduces youth to entrepreneurship; and encourages them to save some, spend some, and share some. The youth donated over $12,000 helping charities in northern Alberta last year. Local businesses participate pairing with them and leasing them space. The whole goal is to show the children all the steps of running a business,” said DeSchover.

She asked council for $750 to cover the cost of prizes in Vermilion, provide business licenses to the participants, as well as interact with them June 6, and judge them on Lemonade Day, June 7.

Mayor Greg Throndson said, “That is some great information. This is an excellent activity; last year the kids put excellent effort in. I think we would be happy to see this continue on in our community.” Deputy Mayor Joshua Rayment said, “The children have a lot of excitement and passion.”

DeSchover noted that there are currently 29 applicants in the whole region, and a couple will be travelling