What's Current

What’s new for the month of February on the Alberta Centre for Injury Control & Research (ACICR) website? Check out the information posted below on updates to the site, or for comments about new features.

Preventing Injuries in Alberta: A resource for decision makers

ACICR recently published the document, Preventing Injuries in Alberta: A resource for decision makers. Preventing Injuries in Alberta is intended to inform decision makers and stakeholders about current, significant injury issues in Alberta through a systematic presentation of 10 injury issues highlighting their impact in Canada and Alberta with evidence-based policies and strategies to effectively address the problem. Examples of injury issues covered include agricultural injury, alcohol & injury, falls in older adults, suicide and young & new drivers. You may order a hard copy (limited copies are available) by calling 780-492-6019 or download here.

Alberta Injury Control 2012 Teleconference Series

ACICR is pleased to present the 2012 Teleconference Series. We are sure all participants will find this season exciting and informative. Your support and participation is appreciated.

For the complete 2012 Teleconference Brochure click here!

Alberta Traffic Safety Fund ~ 2011-2012 Final Grant Deadline

Alberta Traffic Safety Fund grants are available to Alberta communities for traffic safety initiatives. The purpose of the fund is to stimulate and support local collaborative action that enhances traffic safety awareness and reduces the frequency and severity of motor vehicle related injuries within Alberta communities.

TWO LEVELS OF GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE:

Larger Grants (>$5,000−$17,000) and;
Smaller Grants (≤$5,000).

Note: Smaller grants are accepted and reviewed throughout the year on an ongoing first come, first served basis.

A consultation with the Grant Program Coordinator prior to the submission of a larger or smaller grant application is required. This consultation will determine the sponsoring organization and project’s eligibility and whether the project conforms to the fund guidelines.

Larger Grant – FINAL Consultation Deadline: February 1, 2012
Larger Grant – FINAL Submission Deadline: February 15, 2012

Please contact the Alberta Traffic Safety Fund, Grant Program Coordinator, Mandy Fisher, at (780) 492-0887 or mandy.fisher@ualberta.ca for a consultation and to obtain the current grant application form and guidelines.

Bill 26 Will Save Lives, News Release, December 1, 2011