The Man Van making the rounds around the Lakeland

This van will travel across the Lakeland beginning Saturday to test men for the early stages of prostate cancer. 

Men around the Lakeland can get a free checkup on a major part of men’s health.

The Man Van is coming to Bonnyville Monday, Aug. 19 at Lakeland Connect 4909 50th Ave from 9am-12pm. Across from ATB Financial.

The Man Van offers free baseline PSA (prostate specific antigen) blood testing on-site for men ages 40-80.

The blood test takes less than ten minutes and it can help detect early prostate cancer

Additionally, all men over 18 will receive blood sugar, blood pressure, waist circumference and stress check measurements.

If you’re interested, you do not need to book an appointment beforehand.

The Man Van will also make a stop in St. Paul on Saturday during the Metis Nation of Alberta’s General Assembly at the St. Paul Recreation Centre from 10am-1pm.

After its stop in Bonnyville, the Man Van will head to Cold Lake to offer tests at the ATB Financial 6501 51 St from 2pm-5pm.

Those in Lac La Biche who want to be tested will get the chance on Sunday from 11am-2pm at Lac La Biche – Your Independent Grocer at 10527 101 Ave.