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CANADA | May 29, 2026

[Nominate] Canada's Volunteer Awards

Canada's Volunteer Awards (CVA) recognizes volunteers, non-profit organizations, and businesses for their contributions to the voluntary sector across the country. The Awards highlight the many ways that volunteering strengthens our communities.The call for Nominations is now OPENPlease submit a nom

Supporting Improved Mental Health in Rural Alberta

In partnership with Counselling Alberta, Alberta’s government is ensuring that every Albertan has access to the support they may need to improve their mental health. Counselling Alberta will provid

Overdose Prevention App Now Available Province-Wide

Albertans across the province now have access to the Digital Overdose Response System (DORS), an app that helps prevent a fatal overdose when using opioids and other substances alone at home. Alberta

Systems Improvements for Income Support and AISH Programs

Today (June 8, 2022), Community and Social Services is launching a new, user-friendly online application for the Income Support program. The online application can be accessed at https://www.alberta.

Calgary Needs More Dementia-Friendly Spaces, Advocate Says

Calgary is lacking in dementia-friendly spaces, an advocate says, and her group is part of a new project trying to figure out what one could look like. Shopping centres, grocery stores, parks and ev

Improving the Mental Health of Seniors

New partnerships with community organizations will focus on helping seniors improve their mental health. Supports will help older adults get the help they need before acute intervention is necessary.

‘Having Trouble Making Ends Meet?’ Here’s Why More Alberta Doctors Are Asking

"Did you have trouble making ends meet at the end of the month?" It's a simple question, but a powerful one for doctors who want to truly understand their patients' health. That's according to Brian

Renewed Calls for Affordable Housing as Alberta Celebrates Seniors’ Week

Alberta's 36th edition of Seniors’ Week is officially underway, and along with the celebrations comes renewed calls for affordable housing and supports. "Most seniors live independently, but some s

Celebrating Seniors’ Week

Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon will officially declare the 36th edition of this Alberta tradition on June 6, during the provincial launch event in the Town of Taber. Seniors’ Week, whic

‘A Little Disconcerting at First’: Seniors Pushing Themselves to Get Out Despite COVID Numbers

It's awkward — and at times uncomfortable — but even vulnerable seniors say they're pushing themselves to get out and embrace an active life again. CBC dropped in on a Zoom-based seated-yoga