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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 MORENew ways to celebrate and recognize special dates
Proposed legislation would create a new way for Alberta’s government to recognize dates that hold significant meaning for Albertans.
Alberta’s government recognizes many special dates throughout
AHS mandatory vaccination policy lifted
Effective March 10 at 4 p.m., Alberta Health Services (AHS) will no longer require proof of COVID-19 vaccination or regular rapid testing of its current workers.
Alberta joins other provinces such as
Province delivers certainty for public health rules
COVID-19 health policy will be consistent across Alberta, thanks to changes introduced to the Municipal Government Act (MGA).
Bill 4, the Municipal Government (Face Mask and Proof of COVID-19 Vaccina
Edmonton non profit issues urgent plea for washers and dryers
A not-for-profit organization that helps women across Western Canada who have to leave home for cancer treatment has issued a request for help.
Compassion House Edmonton's washers and dryers are out
Providing relief for fuel and utility costs
Albertans will see lower fuel and utility bills through action to address rising costs.
Alberta’s government will stop the collection of the provincial fuel tax to offer Albertans relief from curre
Emergency Fund for Utility Bills Running Low as Calgary Families in Crisis Drive Spike in Calls
The emergency fund that supported Calgary families with rising utility bills through one-time funding is already running low with less than a third of the funds from Enmax remaining. Several social se
Calgary's Ethiopian, Eritrean community training local leaders in mental health response
A program run by Calgary's Ethiopian and Eritrean community is training its leaders to act as first responders and mental health advocates to meet the high demand for mental health supports in that co
Budget 2022: Boosting continuing care funding
Almost $3.7 billion, a 6.3 per cent increase over last year, will expand continuing care programs and services for seniors and vulnerable Albertans.
Budget 2022 also earmarks $204 million in capital
Alberta Government Says Details Forthcoming on 1,515 New Continuing Care Spaces
Provincial officials said Thursday that 1,515 new continuing care spaces will open across Alberta in the coming year, with details expected to follow in the coming months.
Speaking at a press confere
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