Community Activity Partnerships

Red Deer PCN puts the Health back in Health Care. Watch this video to see highlights of a few of our community partnerships that are promoting health in the community of Red Deer! Together with our community partners we are growing lifelong sport and activity. Our partnership include:

  1. Central Alberta Brain Injury Society: Bowling Wellness Challenge
  2. Red Deer Inline Hockey Association: Inline Sledge - From Blades to Wheels
  3. Red Deer Silver Sharks : Masters Swim Club
  4. Red Deer Tennis Club
  5. Red Deer Synchronized Swimming Club
  6. Canadian Mental Health Association : Buffalo Wellness Project
  7. Cosmos Group of Companies : Becoming a Part in Participation
  8. Parkland Cross-Country Ski Club
  9. Red Deer Curling Centre : Start Curling Campaign
  10. Central Alberta Special Equestrians : Liko Lift & Harness
  11. Learning Disabilities Association of Alberta : Ultimate Frisbee

Did You Know?
  • Nearly half of all Canadians are overweight or obese.
  • Nearly half of all Canadians say they don't exercise.
  • Your body weight is one of the biggest predictors of your future health.
  • Being overweight increases your risk of developing:
    • Type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure
    • Heart disease, gallbladder disease, certain cancers and sleep apnea.
  • By being active and eating healthy you can lose weight and keep it off!
  • Going on a diet is often the biggest predictor of future weight gain.
  • Diets seldom teach you how to eat for the long term.
  • One of first benefits people notice with weight loss is increased energy!