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Nerve Block Therapy Offers Hope for Migraine Sufferers

                           Calgary neurologist Dr. Serena Orr injecting a patient to help treat migraines.  Researchers in Calgary are spotlighting a promising treatment for people living with severe migraines: occipital nerve blocks . This approach involves injecting a small amount of anesthetic near the occipital nerves at the back of the head, which can interrupt pain signals and provide rapid relief. Neurologist Dr. Serena Orr of the University of Calgary has been at the forefront of this research, recommending updates to the American Headache Society’s guidelines for emergency departments. The new recommendations encourage doctors to consider nerve blocks as a frontline option for patients arriving with debilitating migraine attacks. Patients who have received the treatment report significant improvement. Some describe it as the first time they’ve been able to escape the crushing pain, nausea,...
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Mountain Paradise, Lingering Stench: Canmore’s Ongoing Wastewater Woes

                                            Cyclists ride through downtown Canmore, Alta., on Monday, April 24, 2023.

Nestled against the breathtaking backdrop of the Rockies, the town of Canmore, Alberta, continues to grapple with an unpleasant problem that has lingered for decades — the persistent sewage odour from its wastewater treatment plant, originally built in the 1990s.

Despite millions of dollars invested in upgrades and mitigation efforts, residents say the stench still drifts across neighbourhoods, particularly during warmer months. Locals have even coined tongue-in-cheek slogans, such as “Come climb a peak; don’t mind the reek,” to highlight the issue.

Town officials acknowledge the problem remains a top priority. Mayor Sean Krausert has emphasized that while the odour is a complex challenge, council is committed to finding a long-term solution. Recent measures include multi-million-dollar projects aimed at modernizing the facility and reducing emissions, but so far, the smell has proven stubborn.

For residents who have lived with the problem for years, the hope is that Canmore’s reputation as a pristine mountain destination will one day be restored — without the unwelcome reminder of its wastewater plant.


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