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CANADA | Jul 13, 2026

[Participate] Looking for Health, Housing, and Social Care Providers to Interview

The Aging in the Right Place Partnership research team is working on a project funded through the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council. The project title is Aging in the Right Place: Building Capacity for Promising Practices that Support Older P

A new weapon in the fight against opioid overdose

Alberta’s government is the first in Canada to fully cover the cost of the injectable opioid treatment drug Sublocade. The treatment lasts in a person’s system for 30 days, providing stabiliza

Social Snacking Campaign

Learn about the "Social Snacking" campaign - combatting mental health threats brought forward by the pandemic. WATCH HERE

Alberta seniors warn others after CERB disrupts pension payments: ‘I can’t go on like this’

Two Alberta seniors are hoping their recent experiences with claiming the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) can help others know they’re not alone with their frustrations. CERB was rolled

Investment leverages $170M to accelerate innovation

An investment of more than $22 million through the Alberta government’s Research Capacity Program will support research infrastructure and technology development at the University of Calgary. The R

Stars of Alberta awards celebrate volunteers

The awards coincide with International Volunteer Day, a global initiative to recognize the work, dedication and contributions of volunteers. Two awards are presented in the youth, adult and senior ca

Setting newcomers up for success

Organizations can apply for grants that help newcomers access services to make Alberta their home and contribute to economic recovery. Non-profit organizations supporting newcomers building a new

Alberta doubles addiction treatment spaces commitment

Alberta’s government has funded more than 8,000 addiction treatment spaces annually, doubling the original commitment made in 2019 and firmly establishing Alberta as a national leader in treating ad

Have your say about Budget 2022

Alberta’s government is asking Albertans to help set the direction of the upcoming budget. After more than a year of historic economic challenges, Alberta is once again poised to lead the natio

Expanding COVID-19 booster to all Albertans 18-plus

Expanded availability of third doses of COVID-19 vaccine will help Albertans increase their protection against COVID-19. Starting Dec. 2, all Albertans aged 60 and older can book appointments for a bo