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Sage Lowry

August 14, 2018

Edmonton nurse’s kindness lives on

Money raised in memory of Sage Lowry helps hospital in Laos

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Grey Nuns' sisters living at Youville Home

July 23, 2018

A lifelong calling for the Grey Nuns of Alberta

Norman Shewchuk at work with the sun.

July 18, 2018

Quadriplegic artist uses the sun to create works of art

Norman Shewchuk’s favourite pieces feature Oilers captain Connor McDavid

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Mary Anne's Closet

A little compassion goes a long way

July 12, 2018

A lifetime at the Edmonton General

Theresa Burwell’s life has come full circle.Born in September 1940 at the then Edmonton General Hospital, she returned to its corridors ...

July 4, 2018

Made-to-order food service launches at the Misericordia Hospital

Metro Magas sits in his Misericordia Community Hospital bed looking over his Covenant Cuisine menu as he decides what he wants ...

June 26, 2018

How to talk with someone who's dying

Hank Michalow knew he was dying. He spoke openly, unafraid to ask questions or to reveal his fears and wishes. The ...

June 19, 2018

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