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CANADA | Apr 17, 2025
[News] Burlington Men's Shed stuffing backpacks help homeless
Members of the Burlington Men's Shed launched 'Backpacks for Betterment'
READ MOREPreparing for the Future: Canada’s Aging Population
Kamal Khera, Canada’s Minister of Seniors, looks at what measures we can take to support Canada’s aging population during the cost of living crisis.Canada’s aging population have contributed so
Government of Canada Funds 256 Projects in Alberta to Empower Seniors in Their Communities
Seniors have made and continue to make significant and valuable contributions to their families, communities, and workplaces. The Government of Canada remains committed to supporting local organizat
Alberta Seniors' Week is June 5 – 11, 2023!
Seniors’ Week 2023In 2023, Seniors’ Week is from June 5 to 11. The Town of Okotoks will kick off the week with an event on June 5, 2023.HistorySeniors’ Week has been recognized since 1986 to c
CORE Alberta News - May 18, 2023
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WILDFIRES: EMERGENCY UPDATES & RESOURCES
Updates on Alberta Wildfires and emergencies resources available to support older adults
Age Better Grants: Applications Open on May 24!
Age Better (formerly Seniors Can!) is a HelpAge Canada program designed to help community-based seniors’ services (CBSS) organizations across the country in supporting older people in the places they live.
Helping Wildfire Evacuees Replace Missing ID
Evacuees of the Alberta wildfires who lost or left behind their Alberta driver’s licence, ID card or birth certificate between April 29 and June 29 will be able to replace these documents free of ch
Alberta and Canada to Match Canadian Red Cross Donations to Support Alberta Wildfire Response
The widespread impact of the wildfires in Alberta calls for such a federal-provincial partnership and demonstrates the shared commitment to support Albertans through these difficult times.The Governme
A Care Revolution: Inside Canada’s First Dementia Village
In Langley, British Columbia, there’s a village that may remind you of your own: you can go for a stroll, pick up a couple of items from the grocery store or even pop by the salon. But, this particu
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