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CANADA | Sep 12, 2025

[News] Magrath seniors go above and beyond in walking challenge

All 33 participants in the senior’s walking challenge in Magrath this summer pose with their medals following a presentation ceremony with Medicine Hat-Cardston-Warner MP Glen Motz (far right).

Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Mandate Letter

August 3, 2023: Premier Danielle Smith has issued a mandate letter to Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon calling on him to strengthen Alberta’s systems to support the most vulnerable in our province.

CORE Alberta News - July 27, 2023

This week we have a focus on the health of older adults and how Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) organizations and systems allies are building stronger communities, creating policies, and developing support systems while looking at emerging practices for wellness.

Working to Provide Barrier-Free Hygiene Services in Calgary

RadiCalgary’s Hanna Woodward discussed a new project aimed at providing services and dignity to the unhoused community

No Alberta Advantage When It Comes to Food Security

More needs to be done for the almost 22% of Albertans struggling to put food on the table

Immigrant Seniors Lonelier Than Those Born in Canada but Research Lacking: Statcan

After arriving from China in February 2016, Xihong Liu endured a Calgary winter that left him feeling socially isolated long after the snow gave way to spring sunshine.

For LGBTQ Seniors, Rainbow Elders is the Community They’ve Always Been Looking For

Rowena Williams says she took back her life the day her dad was lowered into the ground. No longer trapped by her loyalty to him to keep up the pretense of life as a straight woman, and with no obliga

More Affordable Housing for Albertans

The next round of funding for the Affordable Housing Partnership Program (AHPP) is open for applications from community partners to support innovative housing solutions.

Healthy Aging Alberta Update to Community: July 2023

This update highlights some steps Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) has taken over the last few months to continue collaboratively advancing the development of our province's Community-Based Seniors Serving (CBSS) sector.

Federal Minister Announces $1.68 Million for Alberta Organizations Supporting Seniors

"I felt like I was given back my freedom and safety to do whatever I needed to do."