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CANADA | Oct 01, 2025

[News] Identifying community resources to help seniors age in place

With an increasing number of Alberta seniors opting to age in place, Healthy Aging Alberta is playing a pivotal role in ensuring that the province becomes one of the most favourable places globally for senior living.

Protecting the health-care system from Omicron peak

Alberta is taking immediate actions to protect Albertans and health-care system capacity as hospitalizations from COVID-19 rise. COVID-19 hospitalizations have surpassed any other time in the pandemi

New homes, brighter futures in Fort Saskatchewan

The governments of Alberta and Canada are celebrating the construction of a new $17.3-million affordable housing development that will provide needed homes for seniors, individuals and families in For

Building healthy, vibrant communities

Alberta’s government is supporting communities by investing $10.6 million to upgrade or build 88 public-use community facilities across the province. The Community Facility Enhancement Program prov

How to know when it’s time for seniors to stop driving

Driving is a lifeline for many retirees – a fundamental part of their lifestyle that allows them to maintain friendships, visit family, remain independent and participate in community activities. B

Immunocompromised Albertans eligible for fourth dose

More than 80,000 Albertans will soon be able to receive fourth doses of COVID-19 vaccine to bolster immunity. In line with recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI)

Public sector anti-harassment training

An online anti-harassment course delivered to all Alberta government employees is now being offered to all agencies, boards and commissions across the province. The course provides knowledge and s

More than 8M vaccine doses administered

More than eight million doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered since December 2020, providing Albertans with critical protection against infection. This includes 89.7 per cent of Alberta

Mentoring newcomers for success in Alberta’s workforce

Funding of $1 million is available to help newcomers access mentorship opportunities to build their careers and further diversify Alberta’s economy. The Alberta Immigrant Mentorship Innovation Grant

Creating Community Prosperity in Alberta’s Recovery: CCVO Alberta Pre-Budget 2022 Submission

The pandemic has taught us that nonprofits and charities, governments, and businesses can respond quickly in times of emergency and provide support for our communities – and that we are more effecti