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Tips for Fall Prevention During Winter Hikes

25/1/2021

Cleats similar to the ones above are available at the Albert County Pharmacy in Riverside-Albert and Jean Coutu in Riverview. (Image: JW)

By Sarah Lord

1. Buy a good pair of ice cleats that fit your outdoor boots well, something with teeth rather than pegs or coils. (See image) Try ice cleats on the boots you'll be wearing before buying.
2. Don't take short cuts: take the long way around if safer.
3. Use hiking poles.
4. Make sure your path is well illuminated with a good headlamp.
5. If descending, lower your center of gravity to the ground and, if necessary, slide on your bum.
6. Take your time. Don't be in a hurry.

Want to connect with the Women of the Wilderness? We welcome women of Southeastern NB who love to hike, camp, and spend time in nature. Look up Women of the Wilderness (WOW) on Facebook, answer a few questions, and we hope to see you soon.

Fundy Biosphere Reserve Winter Activity Checklist

25/1/2021

By Ben Cummings

At the Fundy Biosphere Reserve, we encourage people to get active! Plenty of trails and activities are still open and we've issued a challenge to our followers that we'd love to extend to Connecting Albert County: the "Fundy Biosphere Reserve Winter Activities Checklist" (or Winter Challenge!).

See our list of 24 activities that almost anyone can do! Some may be more challenging than others (watch our Polar dip video if you want a good laugh!). Everyone has a chance to participate and we're excited to see people sharing their experiences of getting out and getting active.

Discover more at www.fundy-biosphere.ca

Drug Intervention Program Reaches Albert County

20/12/2020

By Janet Wallace

For young adults struggling with drug addiction, it may be hard to know where to go or who to ask for help. Fortunately, there is an option that is free and convenient: Youth Impact offers one-on-one addiction counselling. With the support of the Bennett and Albert County Health Care (BACH) Foundation, the program is now expanding into rural Albert County.

The Drug Intervention Program is available for anyone from 15-24 years of age. There is no cost for the program and no waiting list. It is completely confidential and voluntary. It’s up to the person with the addiction to sign up.

Women of the Wilderness: WOW!

20/12/2020

By Donna Glenen-Cruickshank, a founding member of WOW

What do you get when you cross a beautiful starry night in Fundy National Park with twelve fun and creative women? You get so much more than you could have ever imagined! Women of the Wilderness (WOW!) was born out of fun, friendship, laughter, and the need for connection with nature and each other. And it was born right here in Albert County just two years ago.

Zoomers on the Go

27/11/2020

Contributed by: Courtni Soucy, MScKin

The Zoomers on the Go is a falls prevention program and is designed for anyone over the age of 50 years old, who passes a "pre-screening questionnaire". This FREE exercise program will be offered twice a week for 12-weeks. It is a peer-led exercise program, which means that the exercise leader is someone of similar age as the participants. They have undergone extensive fitness training by Fitness New Brunswick.

Gaming Masks in the COVID-19 Era

25/10/2020

Article and Images provided by James Wilson.

One thing that has occurred as the pandemic drags on is the transition from utilitarian surgical masks to a dizzying variety of custom masks. Masks with simple colours, geometric patterns and flowers have all become common as people settle in for the long haul.

Support your Health through Good Nutrition

25/10/2020

By Brittany Butland

Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Maintaining a healthy eating pattern will help you feel good, maintain your weight and meet your nutrient needs. Here are five tips to support your health through good nutrition:

Why Would I Want to Talk to a Social Worker?

25/10/2020

By Alicia O'Hara

I like to think of social workers as jacks-of-all-trades. There are so many different places you can bump into us. We are in hospitals, correctional facilities, schools, non-profit organizations and other places, where you can find us working in mental health and addictions, advocacy, child welfare, seniors’ services, policy creation and the list goes on!

My role at Horizon’s Albert County Community Health Centre is to assist with overall well-being. My goal is to help patients and clients develop a sense of safety, self-worth and mastery over their future. My focus is to empower people through building skills to achieve personal fulfilment, meaningful social roles and relationships in the community.

Here are answers to frequently asked questions:

Walking for Wellness

23/9/2020

By Nadine Chiasson-Peters

Walking is the perfect exercise for good physical and mental health. Almost anyone can do it and at any skill level–from grandparents to children. It’s easy, convenient and inexpensive–all you need is a good pair of shoes.

Help for people facing domestic violence

23/9/2020

It’s easy to feel helpless when you, or someone you know, is facing domestic violence. Fortunately, there is a new service available that can help you take the first steps, whether it is identifying what is domestic violence, learning what resources are available, or making plans to leave an unhealthy relationship.

The Myth of Self-Care

23/9/2020

By Alicia O’Hara

When I say ‘self-care,’ what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it a bubble bath, shopping trip, indulgence in food or drink, massages, or manicure? In reality, it’s much less glamorous.

Self-care is simple and usually doesn’t cost a cent. It is both easy to do and easy not to do. In times of uncertainty, looking after our well-being is the best time investment.

Update from the Albert County Community Health Centre June 29 2020

29/6/2020

In compliance with Public Health restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, appointments are required for all visits.

Make it a White Rock Day

16/5/2020

By Jennifer McGrath

In his diary, Lewis Carroll famously referred to days of special significance as “white stone days.” The day my five-year-old self moved from the city to a rambling, rented farmhouse in a hilltop meadow in Hillsborough - that was a white stone day. The day I moved back to Hillsborough, some forty-odd years and a fresh start later…also a white stone day.

Let’s Become Mindful

30/4/2020

“Practicing good mental health is essential to one’s well-being.”

Many of us lead busy lives. We are busy thinking about yesterday and busy planning for tomorrow. When we focus on the past and future, we aren’t paying a lot of attention to the present; where we are right now. Mindfulness is simply an invitation to step out of the clutter and really focus on what we are doing, thinking, and feeling in this moment.

Mental Health and Coping During COVID-19

25/3/2020

Image by Jennifer Shelby.

The outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) may be stressful for people and communities. Fear and anxiety about a disease can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children.

It is natural to feel stress, anxiety, grief, and worry during and after a stressful situation. Everyone reacts differently, and your own feelings will change over time. Notice and accept how you feel. Taking care of your emotional health during a disease outbreak will help you think clearly and protect yourself and your family. Self-care during a stressful situation will help your long-term healing.

How Hiking and Trail Culture Has Changed my Life

5/3/2020

By Paul Gaudet
I hope that what I am about to write does not sound too self-indulgent. I assure you that it is simply the truth and it comes from the heart (no pun intended, which you will understand in the following paragraph).

News from the Hill

28/2/2020

By Barb Haire
Another year has come and gone, a busy one for the Albert Career Development Centre (ACDC) and Caledonia Activity Place (CAP). I thank the staff for their hard work in keeping these agencies viable in our community. The board of directors of Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) Albert Inc. supports and governs two agencies, the Albert Career Development Centre and Caledonia Activity Place at 5295 Route 114, Hopewell Hill.

Fundy Curling Club March 2020

28/2/2020

Image by Kevin Snair

By Alan Demaline

The Fundy Curling Club (FCC) slid into February with our mixed bonspiel being a resounding success. This was the largest bonspiel at the club in more than 25 years with 16 teams competing for the coveted trophy. A big congratulations to the winning team of Dana Nelson, Stacey Lockhart, Jon Michael Kierstead and Liane Nelson!

New Adventures in Volunteering

28/2/2020

By Kelly Taylor

Canadians volunteer so they can make a positive contribution to their community. Everyone wants to live in places where volunteers are involved helping others, beautifying the community, making life easier or better for those around them, and generally, spreading kindness and joy to others. In every community, there is a rich variety of ways that people of all ages can volunteer and, in doing so, be a part of positive change and help others.

Healthy Eating is More than Food

28/2/2020

By Jillian Reid

March is nutrition month, and this year’s theme is “More than Food.” Eating is more than just the food you eat; it is about culture, family, memories, and emotions. Embrace and enjoy your own food culture by sharing in the many food-related activities that go along with eating.

Fundy Curling Club February 2020

3/2/2020

By Alan Demaline

The 2020 season at the Fundy Curling Club (FCC) is well under way. January was full of great action on the ice with a record number of new curlers who graduated from our adult Learn to Curl program. All our rookie curlers are already putting up well-positioned guards, delivering great draw shots and throwing awesome take-outs! But best of all, they are adding to the great atmosphere at the club with their enthusiasm, desire to learn a new sport and big smiles and laughs on and off the ice.

Hillsborough Arena Public Skating 2019

4/12/2019

Public Skating: $2/person or $5/family
Hillsborough Arena (32 Mill St, Hillsborough): 734-3715
Monday 10-11 am: Preschool Skate (free)
Tuesday 10-11 am: Adult Skate
Thursday 10-11 am: Adult Skate
Friday 8-9pm: Public Skate
Saturday 2-3pm & 8-9pm: Public Skate
Sunday 2:15-3:15 pm: Family Skate
Children must be accompanied by an adult during Family Skate. Helmets on youth 10 & under is mandatory.

Flu Campaign-2019

31/10/2019

2019 Flu Campaign Schedule

Albert County Community Health Centre
8 Forestdale Road, Riverside-Albert
Monday Nov. 4 to Friday, Nov. 8 , 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Hillsborough Satellite Clinic
2807 Main St., Hillsborough
Tuesday Nov. 5 & Thursday Nov. 7, 1:00pm – 3:30pm

Caledonia Place (Common Room)
56 Mill St., Hillsborough
Monday, Oct. 28, 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm

Alma Activity Centre
8 School St, Alma
Tuesday, Nov. 5 , 3:30 pm – 6:30pm

NO APPOINTMENT REQUIRED
For Information call 882-3100

The Elgin Mountain Bike Marathon

25/9/2019

By Moranda van Geest

The Elgin Mountain Bike Marathon is the official name for what started out as “The Elgin Eighty” and also goes by “The Elgin Mountain Bike Race, the Toughest Mountain Bike Race in Atlantic Canada.” We created the race to raise funds for the Elgin Eco Association. Members of the biking community believe in our event and their support is vital for our community projects.

Healthy Smiles Dental Hygiene in Riverside-Albert

25/9/2019

Healthy Smiles Dental Hygiene offers a dental hygiene service at Forest Dale Home in Riverside-Albert. Healthy Smiles services are covered by most dental plans (please be sure to verify coverage with your carrier).