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SUMMARY:Diamond Valley Parade & Festival
DESCRIPTION:Is it time for your mammogram?\nScreen Test is coming to Diamond Valley July 2 to 4\, 2026\nScreen Test is a free service provided by Primary Care Alberta that offers screening mammograms. Our mobile screening units travel to 120 communities throughout Alberta to provide convenient access to breast cancer screening. \nHaving regular screening mammograms is the best way to find breast cancer early\, before symptoms appear and when treatment may work better. \nWho should have a screening mammogram?\nIf you’re 45 to 74\, you don’t need a referral to have a mammogram. Make screening part of your regular health routine. Plan to have a mammogram every 2 years or as decided by you and your healthcare provider. \nIf you’re 40 to 44 or over 75\, discuss the risks and benefits of screening with your healthcare provider. You will need a referral if you’re 40 to 44 and it’s your first mammogram\, or if you’re over 75. \nCall toll-free to book an appointment: 1-800-667-0604 \nBreast density scores are now included in your Screen Test result letter\nBreast density is the amount of dense tissue compared to the amount of fat in a person’s breasts. It can be harder to find cancer in dense breasts because this tissue appears white on a mammogram\, the same colour as many kinds of breast cancer. It’s common to have dense breast tissue. \nDense breasts are only one of many risk factors for breast cancer. Other factors\, such as age and genetics\, have a bigger impact on your overall risk. You can’t tell how dense your breasts are by size\, look or feel. The only way to find out is by having a mammogram. \nTalk to your healthcare provider about your breast density score and your personal risk of breast cancer. \nFor more information on Screen Test and breast cancer screening\, visit screeningforlife.ca/breast
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SUMMARY:Branch Out Bike Tour for Brain Health Research
DESCRIPTION:Join Branch Out Neurological Foundation for its 15th Annual Bike Tour on June 13\, 2026\, at the Millarville Race Track. Over the past 15 years\, the event has raised more than $2.9 million for neurological research across Canada. Funds support innovative brain health research that goes beyond pharmaceuticals\, focusing on prevention\, lifestyle\, and long-term wellness. Cyclists can choose from 40 km\, 80 km\, or 100 km scenic routes through the foothills of Diamond Valley. The Bike Tour kicks off on Friday night with registration and festivities. Saturday’s ride includes a Western-style breakfast\, incredible rest stops\, recovery zones\, lunch\, BBQ dinner and awards\, beer garden\, live music\, camping\, and volunteer opportunities. Registration is open at branchoutfoundation.com/bike-tour/. \n\n  \nA grassroots cycling event that started with a small group of passionate riders has grown into a powerful force for brain health in Canada\, raising more than $2.9 million to date. Now in its 15th year\, the Branch Out Neurological Foundation Bike Tour returns on Saturday\, June 13\, 2026\, aiming to raise an ambitious $250\,000 to accelerate innovative brain health research nationwide. \n\n\n\n\nSet against the rolling foothills of Diamond Valley\, the one-day ride offers 40 km\, 80 km\, and 100 km routes starting and finishing at the Millarville Race Track. The event includes themed rest stops\, a recovery zone with cold plunges and a sauna\, food and entertainment\, camping\, and optional Friday night festivities. \nFunds raised support cutting-edge research that moves beyond pharmaceuticals\, investing in prevention\, lifestyle-based interventions\, and long-term brain health. Neurological conditions — including Alzheimer’s\, Parkinson’s\, MS\, autism\, epilepsy\, and brain injury — remain among the leading causes of disability in Canada\, impacting millions of individuals and families. \nAn estimated 350 riders are expected to take part this year\, from first-time cyclists to seasoned athletes\, including past Olympians\, alongside families and community advocates — many riding in honour of loved ones affected by neurological conditions. \nBranch Out recognizes the support of sponsors EECOL Electric\, Worldsource Wealth Management Inc\, Natural Way Chiropractic\, Village Brewery\, Ridley’s Cycle\, and Red Rescue Towing – their contributions continue to fuel the event’s growth and impact. \n“Every rider\, volunteer\, and donor is here for someone — a parent\, a child\, a friend\,” says Faizan Malik\, Executive Director of Branch Out. “This milestone year is about more than fundraising — it’s about building momentum\, advancing bold research\, and mobilizing a community around brain health.” \nRegistration is now open at branchoutfoundation.com/bike-tour/ \n\n  \nAbout Branch Out Neurological Foundation \nFounded in 2010\, Branch Out Neurological Foundation (BONF) has invested more than $2.8 million in innovative neuroscience research\, including funds raised through the Bike Tour\, exploring approaches beyond pharmaceutical treatments for neurological disorders. BONF supports researchers at 12 universities across Canada and funds community impact grants that help translate science into real-world practice. Through this work\, BONF is advancing evidence-informed solutions that support brain health and improve quality of life for individuals and families.
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