ALBERTA CENTRE FOR ACTIVE LIVING

The August 2008 issue of WellSpring is now available at:
http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/publications/wellspring/2008/augindex.html

This article charts the history of Active Edmonton, a physical activity
promotion initiative. The following topics are covered:

. How Active Edmonton got started
. Active Edmonton successes and challenges . Lessons for physical activity
promotion initiatives

OTHER NEWS

WE NOW HAVE PEDOMETER KITS AVAILABLE FOR LOAN

These kits are great for helping a group of people get active through
walking and other activities. Each kit includes educational books and CDs
about motivating adults and kids to get active, 18 pedometers, and other
physical activity aids such as a Thera-Band, skipping rope, stopwatch and
lanyard.

The kits are available for loan at no cost. For more information call the
Alberta Centre for Active Living at 780-427-6949 or 1-800-661-4551 (Alberta
toll-free).

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR PUBLIC HEALTH (PAPH) PRACTITIONERS COURSE

This course offers international insights as well as a uniquely Canadian
perspective on increasing knowledge about physical activity in communities.
September 29 - October 2, 2008, in Banff, Alberta. 

http://www.cflri.ca/eng/info/2008_paph_info.php

"NAVIGATING A COURSE FOR A HEALTHY FUTURE"
ALBERTA HEALTHY LIVING NETWORK (AHLN) CONFERENCE 2008

Join AHLN for a one-day conference to learn about AHLN's exciting future,
listen to dynamic speakers and network with practitioners. Tuesday, October
28, 2008, in Edmonton, Alberta.

http://www.ahln.ca

STAFF CHANGES

Margaret Burns has left the Centre. Lynda Matthews-Mackey is the new
administrative assistant. 

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY INFORMATION ROUND-UP

Every week, the Centre rounds up recent research, resources and stories in
the media about physical activity: 
http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/library/roundup/index.html

RSS UPDATES

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website, visit:
http://www.centre4activeliving.ca/rssfeedinfo.html

ABOUT US
The Alberta Centre for Active Living is affiliated with the University of
Alberta Faculty of Physical Education and Recreation and is supported by the
Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation and the Government of
Alberta.

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