Plans are in hand for a keynote address by one of western Canada's foremost colorectal surgeons; workshops with an Acute Care Nurse Practitioner for I.B.D; Manager of the Alberta Aids to Daily Living scheme; a Chapter Development Forum.
Calgary's 20/40 Group is preparing a programme particularly relevant to their concerns, and participating in the whole conference.
As well as a western theme and lively entertainment in the evenings, a new concept is optional local tours on the Sunday following the conference, possibly one to the Ostomy Youth Camp.
Calgary has a great team, an exciting theme and is planning a varied programme of presentations and entertainment to suit all age groups of ostomates and significant others, not to mention the excellent facilities and food of the Westin Hotel located downtown. More information and conference registration forms and hotel reservation forms will be posted early in 2007.
We look forward to hosting members to attend from throughout Canada, bringing your families to enjoy an Alberta holiday before or after the actual conference. There are so many places to visit nearby - Icefields Highway - Royal Tyrell Museum, Drumheller - Head Smashed in Buffalo Jump - Bar U Ranch & Turner Valley early oil industry site - Banff Hot Springs. Travel Alberta gives many ideas for visits: see TravelAlberta.com or call 1.800.ALBERTA. K. Ann Hambridge, Conference Chair
