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William Poggemiller, left, Managing Partner of Rimbey Guardian Drug Mart, is leaving the pharmacy for a new job with Alberta Health Services. Interim pharmacist John Minkov, right, will be working alonside prescribing pharmacist Emily Wong until a permanent replacement is found. Leah Bousfield photo.

Pharmacist William Poggemiller says goodbye

Interim pharmacist John Minkov will work alongside Emily Wong until a replacement is found

  • Aug 21, 2023
Helisha Benusic, loves her new roles as front store manager for Rimbey Guardian Drug Mart.

Working at Rimbey pharmacy puts Helisha Benusic at the heart of the community

Skilled multi-tasker and people person is thriving in her new role as front store manager

  • May 29, 2023
Albertan's unpaid family caregivers contribute 647 million hours of care at a value of $12 billion annually. Caregivers Alberta photo

Support for Caregivers in Alberta

  • May 29, 2023
On May 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the iconic Pidherney Curling Centre will be home to two events: the Central Alberta Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Expo and the Young at Heart: Redefining Our Aging Years Expo.

Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind event in Red Deer

The Central Alberta Hiring and Education Expo AND the Young at Heart Expo will be on May 31

  • May 15, 2023
On May 31 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the iconic Pidherney Curling Centre will be home to two events: the Central Alberta Hiring & Post-Secondary Education Expo and the Young at Heart: Redefining Our Aging Years Expo.
Pharmasave Rimbey has three prescribing pharmacists on staff, so there is always someone available to help, six days a week!

Here to help! The many ways Rimbey pharmacy staff make life easier

From immunizations to alleviating minor ailments, prescribing pharmacists offer convenient solutions

  • Apr 24, 2023
Pharmasave Rimbey has three prescribing pharmacists on staff, so there is always someone available to help, six days a week!
While the vast majority of Alberta’s family caregivers go-it alone, resources are available, including Caregivers Alberta, a non-profit that offers free programs to caregivers. Photo courtesy Caregivers Alberta

Alberta’s family caregivers struggle under the weight of what they carry

Alberta’s unpaid caregivers didn’t plan to become the main caregivers for their…

  • Feb 20, 2023
While the vast majority of Alberta’s family caregivers go-it alone, resources are available, including Caregivers Alberta, a non-profit that offers free programs to caregivers. Photo courtesy Caregivers Alberta
William Poggemiller

Raising chickens and riding Western: How pharmacist Emily Wong has embraced Rimbey’s lifestyle

Wong is working on prescribing pharmacist accreditation to further serve the community

  • Jan 30, 2023
William Poggemiller
Between 6 and 9 months is a critical time to ensure eyes are healthy, eye and muscle movements and alignment are developing properly, and the eyes are focusing together.

An Important Part of Baby Care is Eye Care

Research reveals most parents are unaware of the impact vision issues can have on infant development

  • Dec 12, 2022
Between 6 and 9 months is a critical time to ensure eyes are healthy, eye and muscle movements and alignment are developing properly, and the eyes are focusing together.
“I am proud to bring Value Drug Mart back to Rimbey,” says pharmacist Chintan Patel. Find Rimbey Value Drug Mart at 101-5005 50 Ave.

Familiar pharmacy brand returns to Rimbey!

Pharmacist and owner Chad Patel is eager to serve the healthcare needs of his community

  • Nov 21, 2022
“I am proud to bring Value Drug Mart back to Rimbey,” says pharmacist Chintan Patel. Find Rimbey Value Drug Mart at 101-5005 50 Ave.
William Poggemiller, pharmacist and managing partner of Rimbey Guardian Drug Mart. Prescribing pharmacists can renew many stable, long-term prescriptions for patients who do not have a family doctor, and can also order lab work.

Prescribing pharmacists help Rimbey residents access primary care

Rimbey Drug Mart pharmacists can refill many prescriptions, order lab work and more

  • Nov 14, 2022
William Poggemiller, pharmacist and managing partner of Rimbey Guardian Drug Mart. Prescribing pharmacists can renew many stable, long-term prescriptions for patients who do not have a family doctor, and can also order lab work.
Store operator Marcia Ziegler and the pharmacy team at Rimbey Pharmasave can provide free naloxone kits and training on correct use.

Pharmacy team provides Rimbey community with overdose treatment and training

Pharmacists play an important role in the wellness of patients, friends and…

  • Nov 7, 2022
Store operator Marcia Ziegler and the pharmacy team at Rimbey Pharmasave can provide free naloxone kits and training on correct use.
William Poggemiller and the experienced staff at Rimbey Guardian Drug Mart will continue to serve the community from the same location. The new Rimbey Value Drug Mart is not affiliated with the store.

Which pharmacy is which? Explaining the new Rimbey pharmacy with an old name

Rimbey Guardian Drug Mart isn’t moving, and it isn’t changing its high quality service!

  • Jul 25, 2022
William Poggemiller and the experienced staff at Rimbey Guardian Drug Mart will continue to serve the community from the same location. The new Rimbey Value Drug Mart is not affiliated with the store.
Pharmacist Janet Herzog (left) is retiring at 45 years! Pharmacist Emily Wong from Toronto is joining the team at Rimbey Drug Mart.

After 45 years in pharmacy, Rimbey’s Janet Herzog is stepping back

Meet experienced Toronto pharmacist Emily Wong, Rimbey’s newest resident!

  • Jun 13, 2022
Pharmacist Janet Herzog (left) is retiring at 45 years! Pharmacist Emily Wong from Toronto is joining the team at Rimbey Drug Mart.
The Caregivers Together 2022 conference aims to build awareness, community and knowledge around the challenging role played by Alberta’s nearly one-million caregivers.

Conference builds knowledge + awareness around Alberta’s caregivers

May is Caregivers Awareness Month. Caregivers Alberta, Alberta’s only organization dedicated to…

  • May 2, 2022
The Caregivers Together 2022 conference aims to build awareness, community and knowledge around the challenging role played by Alberta’s nearly one-million caregivers.
Career Fair

Jumpstart your career search today!

Black Press Virtual Career and Post-Secondary Education Event comes to Central Alberta

  • Apr 25, 2022
Career Fair
Career Fair

Jumpstart your career search today!

Black Press Virtual Career and Post-Secondary Education Event comes to Central Alberta

  • Apr 18, 2022
Career Fair
Career Fair

Jumpstart your career search today!

Black Press Virtual Career and Post-Secondary Education Event comes to Central Alberta

  • Apr 11, 2022
Career Fair
Career Fair

Jumpstart your career search today!

Black Press Virtual Career and Post-Secondary Education Event comes to Central Alberta

  • Apr 4, 2022
Career Fair
CVD is the world’s leading cause of death, and almost 80 per cent of premature heart and stroke deaths are preventable. Help save the lives of you and your loved ones by learning more about the warning signs and risk factors at notanotherminute.ca.

Albertans have big hearts. Let’s keep them beating.

Cardiovascular disease is the world’s leading cause of deathi, but simple changes can save lives

  • Apr 4, 2022
CVD is the world’s leading cause of death, and almost 80 per cent of premature heart and stroke deaths are preventable. Help save the lives of you and your loved ones by learning more about the warning signs and risk factors at notanotherminute.ca.
Young fan takes in the energy of the Shaw Charity Classic in 2018. 

The Shaw Charity Classic: A Canadian fundraising success story

The annual community support event continues to grow as one of Canada’s most impactful fundraisers

  • Dec 13, 2021
Young fan takes in the energy of the Shaw Charity Classic in 2018.