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Weighing seven pounds, six ounces, Fergus Alexander Langer-McIntosh was born to proud parents Naomi and Jeff Langer-McIntosh at 2:40 a.m. Tuesday Aug 11 2009. Naomi & Jeff are two of the Bow Valley Wedding Family’s friendly & valuable vendors. Owners of Mountainscape Productions & Events, Naomi & Jeff are now providing quality event rentals and wedding decor.
Please read on for their article about the challenge of giving birth in Banff as well as contact information.

Naomi, Jeff and new baby Fergus
By Cathy Ellis – Rocky Mountain Outlook
Published: August 13, 2009 9:00 AM
Updated: August 13, 2009 10:06 AM
Fergus Alexander Langer-McIntosh is the first baby to be born in Banff following the long-awaited reopening of the labour and delivery ward at Mineral Springs Hospital, Monday (Aug. 10).
Weighing seven pounds, six ounces, the baby boy was born to proud parents Naomi and Jeff Langer-McIntosh at 2:40 a.m. Tuesday
(Aug 11).
“He’s the first official baby after the re-opening. I am thrilled. I am just so thrilled, said Naomi from her hospital bed Tuesday afternoon.
“It’s like a dream come true. It’s the happy ending we were all wanting. We’re really, really happy.”
Mineral Springs Hospital suspended its obstetrics program on March 6, citing a nursing shortage and the need for safe mother and baby care.
Arrangements were made for Canmore General Hospital and, if necessary, Calgary hospitals to provide women with labour, delivery and post-partum care.
The 34-year-old Naomi was one of many local residents angered and frustrated by the move to suspend the obstetric services.
Along with many others, she helped organize peaceful walks and a Facebook page to try to convince the hospital to resume labour and delivery as soon as possible.
Naomi’s due date was July 29 and she initially thought she would be forced to give birth in Canmore, 25 kilometres away from her hometown.
“I didn’t think it was going to happen in Banff,” she said.
“When we were into the first week of August, we thought ‘maybe’; then the second week came and we thought, ‘hang on, hang on’, and by Sunday night, ‘let’s go’.”
Naomi did most of her labouring in the comfort of her own home, but was admitted to the hospital shortly before midnight on Aug. 10 –reopening day.
“It’s just been fabulous,” she said. “The care has been fantastic and the nurses have been phenomenal and just so helpful.”
Dr. Jane Fowke, who was Naomi’s delivery doctor and is one of two physicians who deliver in Banff, said she is absolutely delighted the hospital has resumed obstetrics.
“I think there’s an overall good feeling in the community and I really want to thank the community for all their support in making sure we continue obstetrics here,” she said.
“I also want to thank the management of Mineral Springs Hospital for all their hard work, and thank all staff at Canmore Hospital.”
Hospital officials say they are pleased to resume the service, having been successful in recruiting and training new staff in obstetrical care.
“We’re pleased and ready and waiting for the moms to come here,” said Jane Cusden, the hospital’s acting executive director.
“We’ve worked hard to get the recruitment in place and we have some really good experienced nurses with obstetrics experience.”
The hospital successfully recruited nine new staff members and welcomed back two others from maternity leave.
On average, between 100 and 124 babies have been delivered at Mineral Springs Hospital each year for the past five years.
There were 128 babies born in the 2007-2008 calendar year. In neighbouring Canmore, there were approximately 300 births.
You can contact Naomi & Jeff at Mountainscape Productions and Events at:
Web: http://www.mountainevents.ca/
Email: naomi{at}mountainevents.ca
Phone: 403.760.5436
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Robin White
Robin’s Alberta Marriage Commissioner Appointment in 1998 is a day he looks back upon with a smile. His take on weddings are “it’s a serious day in your lives together, but it should be filled with fun and laughter”. Robin brings to your wedding a nice blend of humour, seriousness and style. He thoroughly enjoys meeting new people, his relaxed nature has helped many nervous couples through their wedding ceremony. He encourages you to be creative and personalize your wedding, at your meeting in his office prior to your wedding, he will assist in laying out and detailing your wedding ceremony.
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Karyn’s Appointment into the Alberta Marriage Commissionership in 1994 has kept her on a very busy schedule, alabeit a fun one. Karyns personal touch, her caring and sincere nature is evident right from your first contact, to your meeting prior to your wedding. She gives your wedding that personal touch. Karyn willingly takes the time to personalize your ceremony, and if other arrangements are needed she has the background to ensure your wedding is perfect. This care and attention for detail that Karyn brings to your day will ensure that you can rest easy, and enjoy your wedding. Couples from around the globe have enthused over Karyn’s sincerity toward their special day. To the point of her being recommended to family members by other family members, with friends, and even attendees at weddings she has presided over, have come to Karyn for their wedding day ceremony. This lady’s classy touch really brings a sparkle your wedding day.
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