Influenza Vaccinations: As we head in to the Fall the Alberta government will offer a free seasonal influenza vaccine to all Albertans six months and older. Immunization can be obtained through public health clinics and some physician offices and pharmacists beginning in October. Additionally, individuals 65 years and over and those who are at high risk because of certain health problems are strongly advised to get the pneumococcal immunization as it may be beneficial in the prevention of both pneumonia and influenza-related diseases. Separate from the seasonal influenza vaccine, the province is also working on its plan to immunize Albertans against the H1N1 influenza virus sometime this fall. For more information on Alberta’s influenza immunization program, and other vaccines included in the province’s routine immunization program, please visit www.health.alberta.ca and click on Health Information, then immunization. Or, visit Health Link Alberta at www.healthlinkalberta.ca or call toll-free at 1-866-408-LINK (5465).

Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund: The Standing Committee on the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund, which reviews and approves the business plan and annual report of the Fund, will be holding their annual public meeting in Calgary this September. The purpose of these meetings is to update Albertans on the management of the Fund, answer questions and solicit input on its objectives. If you would like to learn more about the Alberta Heritage Savings Trust Fund and the annual public meeting please visit: http://www.finance.alberta.ca.

I trust that you had a great summer. I would like to welcome all the teachers and students back to school and hope that you are looking forward to a wonderful year of learning new things and establishing new friendships.

A special thanks all my constituents who have taken the time to call, write and meet with me over the past several years. Your many well thought out comments and advice has been of immeasurable value to our Government and to all the people of Alberta. As always , my staff and I are available to answer any questions and/or concerns that you may have.

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Please visit http://www.gov.ab.ca/home/Index.cfm?Page=625 and provide your input to matters that affect Albertans.

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As the MLA for Calgary Bow, I am always available to assist constituents. Should you have any questions or comments, I can be reached at:

Consituency Office (Calgary):   Edmonton: Toll-Free:

(403) 216-5400 (780) 415-9459 310-0000