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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

National AccessAbility Week: Minister Luan

Minister of Community and Social Services Jason Luan issued a statement to recognize National AccessAbility Week, May 29 to June 4: “National AccessAbility Week is an important opportunity for Alb

For the Love of the Game: St. Albert Seniors Keep Active in 70-Plus Slo Pitch League

A slo pitch league in St. Albert is helping seniors stay active and have fun on the field. The St. Albert Men's Slo Pitch Association, with 1,100 members, has a team for any age group, including open

Stopping the Violence Against Two-Spirit People

Edmonton 2 Spirit Society is receiving a provincial grant to create a safer future for missing and murdered two-spirit people, survivors and their families. The $99,600 grant will go towards developi

Investing in New Seats for Health-Care Education

Alberta’s government is investing more than $850,000 to create more than 340 new seats in health-care learning in northwest Alberta. The funding is part of the targeted enrolment expansion program

Keeping Alberta Communities Safe

Alberta’s government is investing in front-line crime prevention by funding Alberta Crime Stoppers for the first time. Crime Stoppers will use the $850,000 over the next three years to continue its

Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia: “Today, on the International Day Against Homophobi

Alberta’s Retiring Boomers May Leave Labour Shortages in Their Wake. Experts Say There’s Still Time to Prepare

Larry King started a new job last weekend — at 65 years old. He's working as a catering server at the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton's river valley. King wished he had worn his Skechers instead

Online Renewals Make Life Easier for Albertans

As of May 17, Albertans can renew their driver’s licences and identification cards online. Services will be available through the MyAlberta eServices portal. To renew online, Albertans will log in

Nineteen of 50 New ICU Beds Promised Already Open

Alberta Health Services has opened and staffed 19 of 50 permanent intensive care unit (ICU) beds supported by $100 million this year from Budget 2022. The remaining 31 beds are expected to open by the