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Mi’kmaq Run for the Cure

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“Who Are You Running For?” In her final words from last year’s inaugural Mi’kmaq Run for the Cure in Eskasoni, Sherise Gould of Eskasoni promised Continue Reading →

Health, Sports

Millbrook Girls on the Run and Running Rez Chicks kick off

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First Annual Millbrook Fun Run Sixteen Millbrook girls and seventeen Millbrook women participated in a 4 kilometre non-competitive run in Millbrook on Sunday, November 3rd. Continue Reading →

Health

At What Price for Bigger Muscle Mass?

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Tyrone’s Story This is a story about one man’s life threating ordeal just to gain more strength and muscle mass the wrong way. If you Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Diabetes Corner: Blood Glucose Testing

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For anyone living with diabetes, testing blood sugar levels is likely a part of their day to day routine. When you test, do you know Continue Reading →

Health

Diabetes Corner: Physical Activity and Arthritis

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Anyone that is affected by arthritis understands the physical challenge that lies ahead of them. Though it can be difficult to get started, due to Continue Reading →

Community, Health

Membertou’s P.A.D. Walk 2013

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On Friday, September 6, Membertou’s Parents Against Drugs group held their 4th annual walk. With an overwhelming amount of children, parents, teachers and community members Continue Reading →

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Announcement Marks A New Era

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Lew Crews President of NSACL spoke in reaction to the Premier Dexter’s announcement, “This marks the beginning of a new era for persons with disabilities Continue Reading →

Health

Diabetes Corner: Healthy School Lunches

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It’s hard to believe it’s back to school time already! For many of us summer is a great time to sleep in, head to the Continue Reading →

Education, Health

Traditional Teachings meets Modern Medicine

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Aboriginal Health Science Initiative’s Junior University Young Mi’kmaw students who are interested in pursuing studies and careers in the health sciences fields participated in valuable Continue Reading →

Education, Health

September 9th is FASD Awareness Day

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the most common reason for children’s learning to be delayed. FASD is caused by the biological mother drinking alcohol Continue Reading →

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Diabetes Corner: Physical Activity and Diabetes

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It is no secret that physical activity is important in both preventing and managing diabetes, but why and how are the questions that are often Continue Reading →

Culture, Health

FNs & NB Government to establish a dialogue for exploration of natural gas

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FREDERICTON – Premier David Alward said the provincial government is committed to respectful communication and full engagement with First Nations. “This partnership is essential on Continue Reading →