Welcome
to Alberta Division Founded
in 1980, the Alberta Division office is located in Edmonton.
The Division is made up of 17 Chapters across the province. Please
use the menu at the left to learn more about programs, services
and fundraising events. You can also use the drop-down menu
below to find a Chapter office near you.
Who is a member of the MS Society – Alberta Division?
People just like you!
Your local Chapter of the MS Society of Canada benefits from a strong and vibrant membership. A strong membership means more programs and resources can be offered throughout Alberta. Whether you have MS, have a loved one or friend with MS, or just care about helping people living with this disease, your membership makes a difference. Take a moment right now to join and receive the next issue of MS Connections – Alberta’s newsletter connecting people who want to end MS.
MS Scholarship Program The MS Society of Canada Scholarship Program, supported by Billy Talent and Friends, is a post-secondary scholarship program for teens and young adults in Canada who have MS or who have a parent with MS. Watch the video to learn more about the MS Scholarship Program.
To see the Alberta scholarship recipients for 2008, click here.
Connections 2009
A conference to connect Albertans affected by MS - October 23 & 24, 2009
Mayfield Inn, Edmonton
Who should attend?
Anyone affected by MS
Family & friends
Health professionals
Students and community resources
You will learn about:
Health and Wellness
Advocacy
Community Building
Research
Conference Survey
Please rank the top ten topics that you would like to see as part of the Edmonton Chapter’s 2009 Conference. There are two questions, please rate the conference topics from most interesting to least. Please click here to complete the survey.
MS Stakeholders Meet to Discuss New Approach to MS Care
Rural Alberta a key discussion item during province-wide Forum
A group of about 80 people met recently to discuss a bold new approach to MS care in Alberta. The MS Stakeholders Forum took place in Edmonton on October 29 and 30, 2008 and awe people from around the province to gather to share their ideas on how we can work together more effectively to deliver better care. Please click here to view the MS Stakeholders Report.
2008 Annual Awards Winners Every year Alberta Division recognizes individuals and organizations who have made an outstanding contribution to the MS Society throughout the year. To see the Annual Awards, please click here.
MS Awareness Days
Coming soon to a community near you, MS Awareness Days are a chance for you to connect with us! Stop by our info booth and empower yourself with the latest in MS resources. Awareness Days will be happening throughout the province, so check out our Client Services Events page for upcoming dates and locations. MSAD days in June are now scheduled in Drumheller and Grande Cache.
Alberta Division is now on Facebook. If you have an account, or are thinking of signing up, become a fan of the page and recieve updates on our events. It also has a discussion forum and other great features: Alberta Divison Facebook Page. Back To Top
MS In the News
Alberta supports new federal disability savings plan
Savings will not affect eligibility for provincial financial assistance programs
Edmonton... The Alberta government will ensure Albertans with disabilities who have a federal Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) will not have their provincial benefits affected. Read More...
MS Connections is the Alberta Division's
quarterly newsletter. It's
chock full of research updates, fundraising results and other news from across the province. If you're not receiving
MS Connections by mail, you can read it online: Fall 2008
Summer 2008 Spring 2008
*Caring For A Loved One Continued
Annual Report is published once a year. It is our opportunity to recap highlights from the year and celebrate our success. 2006-07 Annual Report
Whether
you're newly diagnosed with MS, or have lived with MS
for some time, you've come to the right place for answers...
Visit the Alberta Division Client
Services web pages for indepth information, or, if
you have a specific question you want answered, visit MS Answers , our national website's latest online
innovation where you can submit your MS-related questions.
NEW! We are pleased to announce the development of a new website with over 900 pages of information on MS. It is called MS Info Wiki and is located at: www.msinfowiki.ca
MS Information - 2 interesting resources:
The History of MS - reveals both successes and failures in research, diagnosis and treatment over the years. (Click on the british flag for the english version).
Understanding MS - presents with animated films insights into the physiological and neurological processes that occur in MS and allows to learn more about the clinical picture of MS. (Click on the British flag for the english version).
