News
August 29th, 2018
The PWL Photo Contest is back,
with new prizes, a new format, and
a new way to choose the winning entries!
Points West Living All
Points West Living’s Photo Contest is back again for 2018, with a few changes. You have until midnight September 11 to enter your great photos of people, places and events from your Points West Living community. That’s a much shorter submission time than we’ve had in previous years, but it leaves more time for voting.
August 28th, 2018
Health Minister hears how Paramedic program
has improved resident's quality of life
Points West Living Peace River
Points West Living Peace River welcomed Alberta’s Minister of Health when Sarah Hoffman arrived to highlight the expansion of Alberta Health Services’ Community Paramedic Program. The program provides care to people who need monitoring following hospitalization or need assistance dealing with chronic illness. One PWL Peace River resident who has benefitted from the program was pleased to meet with ‘her’ paramedic and the Minister when they visited on August 23.
August 27th, 2018
Spa Day delivers on its pampering promise
for PWL Cold Lake residents
Points West Living Cold Lake
It took some time in planning and preparation, but a recent Spa Day at Points West Living Cold Lake was so successful, it will be revisited as a regular ‘Pamper Me Day’ in the months ahead. Hot shaves were on offer for the gentlemen, with manicures and pedicures for the ladies. Many residents showed up the afternoon of August 17 to enjoy the special treatment.
August 24th, 2018
Heritage House contributes candy and cuteness
to the Vegreville community parade
Points West Living Vegreville Heritage House
Points West Living Heritage House residents, employee care partners, families and friends all came out for the annual Vegreville parade on August 9. This year, they had something extra special to watch for; PWL Heritage House’s very own ‘float’.
August 23rd, 2018
Old time country music singers strike a chord
with residents at PWL Stettler
Points West Living Stettler
Alberta country music entertainers Randy & Rai Smith visited Points West Living Stettler recently to put on a show for the community. The duo performed a selection of familiar old-time country songs as well as several of their own compositions, and residents made a very responsive and appreciative crowd.
August 15th, 2018
Gorgeous blooms bring outdoor beauty inside
for residents of PWL Slave Lake
Points West Living Slave Lake
In early August, the hydrangea bushes in the courtyard of Points West Living Slave Lake were heavy with big beautiful white flower clusters. There were so many, care partners decided to cut enough to fill vases to place in every cottage. While they were at it, they had a little photo fun.
August 14th, 2018
Campfire night brings back sweet memories
for residents of PWL Lloydminster
Points West Living Lloydminster
It was a little messy, and maybe more charred than the kitchen would serve, but a campfire cookout hit the spot for Points West Living Lloydminster residents. On August 13, a group of residents gathered around their first campfire of the year to enjoy roasting and eating hotdogs and marshmallows.
August 13th, 2018
Carnival at Heritage House brings out
the kid in everyone
Points West Living Vegreville Heritage House
Points West Living Heritage House in Vegreville held a mini Carnival recently for residents, care partners, families and people from town to enjoy. There were games, contests, carnival goodies, face painting, hay rides, a magician and a dunk tank.
August 13th, 2018
Savouring the fruits of the sunny Okanagan
Points West Living Penticton
Residents at Athens Creek Retirement Lodge in Penticton – the only Points West Living community outside of Alberta – like to take full advantage of their location in the sunny Okanagan. Recently, they went on one the wine tours so popular in the region.
August 10th, 2018
Christmas comes early to PWL Lac La Biche
Points West Living Lac La Biche
Brent Hughes, the manager of food services for Points West Living Lac La Biche was the first to stir things up by suggesting he’d like to prepare the residents a traditional Christmas turkey with all the trimmings – in the middle of summer. Other employee care partners and residents were quick to jump on the idea, and soon they were ready with activities, decorations, and gifts; everything Christmas, except the snow.
Entries are in, and it’s time to vote for your
favourites, in the 2018 PWL Photo Contest
September 13th, 2018
Thanks to everyone who entered the 2018 Points West Living Photo Contest! Each photo tells a story of life in a PWL community, and captures a moment of meaningful engagement. Do you want a say in which three photos win prizes this year? Here’s your chance.
