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SCI Alberta Offices  

Edmonton Head Office

Phone: (780) 424-6312

Calgary

Phone: (403) 228-3001

calgary@sci-ab.ca

Fort McMurray

Phone: (780) 743-0307

fortmcmurray@sci-ab.ca

Grande Prairie

Phone: (780) 532-3305

Lethbridge

Phone: (403) 327-7577

lethbridge@sci-ab.ca

Medicine Hat

Phone: (403) 504-4001

Red Deer

Phone: (403) 341-5060

reddeer@sci-ab.ca

St. Paul

Phone: (780) 645-5116

Fax: (780) 645-5141

Provincial News  

New Name. Same Service!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spinal Cord Injury Alberta [formerly Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta)] will continue to provide information and services on behalf of people with spinal cord injuries and their families throughout Alberta. We have been doing so for over 50 years and we will continue to do so but with a new name that reflects the work we do.

 

Mark Your Calendars - 2015 Red Carpet Affair  

Join us for a spectacular night at the Red Carpet Affair on March 20th, 2015 at Edmonton's prestigious Shaw Conference Centre. Guest speaker and entertainer, Justin Hines will enchant you with his music and the story of his journey to success. Find out more about this year's evening of celebration, entertainment and community recognition, which includes a wonderful dinner, awards, as well as live and silent auctions. Tickets are selling quickly so be sure to get yours soon! Click here for more information or contact Angie at 780-424-6312 or events@sci-ab.ca

Call for Participation  

The Alberta Council of Disability Services Conference Planning Committee is inviting you to submit a proposal to be a presenter at their 29th Annual Spring Conference to be held in Calgary from April 29 - May 1, 2015. Click here to find out more.

 

Alberta Seniors' Week
Alberta Seniors' Week is accepting proposals from seniors organizations and communities interested in co-hosting the Seniors' Week Provincial Launch on June 1, 2015. Click here for more information and refer to page 4 of the posted Co-Host Request for Proposals for details on how to apply. The deadline is January 30, 2015.

 

Results from Survey

The Health Quality Council of Alberta has released a Satisfaction and Experience with Healthcare Services Survey 2014. Click here to review report. 

Canada Post Update 

Click here for an update on plans regarding mail delivery via Canada Post.   

Advisory Board on Services for Persons with Disabilities 

Now recruiting - up to five vacancies for the 2015/16 term.Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Recruitment Profiles, Application Forms and Board Information are available at edmonton.ca/recruitment or from the Civic Agencies Coordinator at 780-442-4395. The application deadline is Friday, February 6, 2015. Media contact: Mavis Nathoo, Director of Governance and Legislative Services,Office of the City Clerk, 780-496-8185. 

 

What's Local in Your Community

Calgary 

Calgary 2014 Peer Events

Peer event information is posted as it becomes available on the SCI Alberta website  as well as on Facebook and Twitter. For more information, contact Marilyn Erho at 403-228-7434. Click here to find out more about upcoming activities and events in Calgary.  

Restaurant Critics Needed!

Typically, two restaurants are chosen each month in order to assess the experience.  We hope you can join us for this great opportunity to socialize, share ideas, and enjoy some great food. Stay tuned for information about upcoming Restaurant Reviews. More good food to follow so keep checking back! 

Edmonton    

Edmonton 2014 Peer Events

Red Deer    

Red Deer Office Change 

Please note that the CPA (Alberta) Red Deer Regional office has transitioned to a home based operation. We will continue working towards providing quality service to persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities in Red Deer and area. Contact information will remain the same at 403-341-5060 or reddeer@sci-ab.ca.

SCI Alberta Grande Prairie Peer Information Sessions/Other Activities:

For more information on any upcoming peer events please contact Mieke at 780-532-3305 or grandeprairie@sci-ab.ca.        

Research and Innovation   

Interesting Websites/Videos  

  

Ten Things You May Not Know About Stephen Hawking

C9000 Assistive Device Self Managed Suctioning Device

The C9000 Assistive Device has a multitude of applications but features a retractable straw used to suction extra saliva from one's mouth. Click here to learn more. 

 

Active Living and Wellbeing

Check Out Our Newest Video    

Wheelchair Curling started over 10 years ago in Alberta and continues to prosper, ranging from local teams just having a fun time to more competitive provincial teams.

Leduc to Host World Sledge Hockey Challenge

Hockey Canada announced on December 8, 2014 that Leduc, Alberta will host the 2015 World Sledge Hockey Challenge, February 1-7 at the Leduc Recreation Centre. Canada's National Sledge Team will be joined by Russia, South Korea and the United States at the tournament. Click here for press release, purchase tickets, check out schedule!

For more information on the 2015 World Sledge Hockey Challenge, please visit www.hockeycanada.ca/wshc, or follow along via social media at www.facebook.com/worldsledge  and www.twitter.com/hc_wshc.  

    

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cerebral Palsy Association 2015 Program Schedule

Click here to find out more.  

Ways to Give

Click here to find out more about how you can support us.

Use Your Power for Good

50% of profits on your electricity usage each month can help individuals with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities!
Click here to find out more.  

Become a SCI Alberta Member - Make Your Voice Count 

Spinal Cord Injury Alberta (formerly the Canadian Paraplegic Association (Alberta)) has been providing services and support to Albertans who have experienced a spinal cord injury or physical disability since 1961.

For a list of the many benefits available through your $20 membership, click here. 

Call 780-424-6312 Ext 2241 or toll free 1-888-654-5444 to renew your SCI Alberta membership.

 
Ongoing Resources   

 Classifieds / Equipment for Sale 

Classifieds

Welcome to the classified section of the Spinal Cord Injury Alberta. Many new ads have been added this month. Click here to see more ads. 

If you have anything you would like to buy or sell, please click here to e-mail a description of the item, your asking price and your contact information and we will post your item as quickly as possible.

United Way InKind Centre

Distributes goods and resources to qualified charitable organizations.  The InKind Centre is a community initiative of United Way of the Alberta Capital Region.

Silver Cross Canada

Find recycled or new health care equipment in your area by contacting Silver Cross Canada.  

Submissions/Subscribers/Contact Us

Please let others know about Wheel-E! They can subscribe by emailing or giving us a call.                           publications@sci-ab.ca  

(780) 424-6312 or toll-free: 1-888-654-5444

Please give us your thoughts and feedback on our Newsletter. If you have announcements you would like posted, please submit to: publications@sci-ab.ca

The next issue of SCI Alberta Wheel-E will be published the first week of February 2015. Deadline for submissions is on or before the 26th of each month. Whenever possible, please send in your announcements before the deadline!

For more information about Spinal Cord Injury Alberta, visit our website at http://www.sci-ab.ca     

Spinal Cord Injury Alberta neither endorses nor guarantees any of the products or services advertised in Wheel-E or on our website.     

Spinal Cord Injury Alberta is a Registered Charitable Association.   

 Charitable Registration # 11883-5016-RR0001.  

To make an online donation, visit:

  http://www.canadahelps.org/