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CANADA | Jun 23, 2026

Congratulations to the City of Grande Prairie on your Alberta Age-Friendly Recognition Award

the City of Grande Prairie was recognized with the Age-Friendly Alberta Recognition Award. The award recognizes communities that are taking meaningful steps to support older adults by creating inclusive, accessible, and supportive environments.

Canada Will Soon Become a ‘Super Aged’ Country. Here’s Why That’s a Problem

Older adults are facing a bleak future unless Canadian governments dramatically shift their approach to long-term care, says a new report from the National Institute on Ageing.The third and final repo

Seeds for Seniors Seeks Help From Edmonton Gardeners

With Edmonton’s low-income seniors struggling with rising food costs, a local group is in search of volunteers to support its community gardens.

Demand for Affordable Seniors Housing Surges in Calgary as Costs Rise, Population Ages

Silvera for Seniors has seen requests skyrocket 124% from 2022

Depression, Living in a Disadvantaged Neighbourhood May Lead To Faster Aging: Study

A new Canadian-led study has found that feeling depressed, along with living in a disadvantaged neighbourhood, may lead to premature aging.

Men’s Shed Hopes to Expand Throughout the County

Darrel O’Shaughnessy is a senior and a man with a vision to help other men – seniors and younger men – find a purpose, find companionship and create something meaningful and lasting through the Men’s Shed project.

‘It’s Something to Look Forward To’: 81-Year-Old Woman Among Rising Number of Seniors Using Food Bank

According to Food Banks Canada, seniors are the fastest growing group of food bank users

Breathing Easy: Navigating Wildfire Smoke Pollution

We speak to Dr. Samir Sinha as he unveils the impact of the recent wildfires on our air quality. We discuss the short-term effects and long-term concerns.

Healthy Aging - Alberta Summit 2023

Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) and The Alberta Association on Gerontology (AAG) are excited to invite you to the Healthy Aging - Alberta Summit 2023.

Government of Canada Officially Launches the $755M Social Finance Fund

Social purpose organizations, such as social enterprises, non-profits, charities and co‑operatives, are at the forefront of tackling Canada’s persistent social and environmental challenges, and they are key contributors to the Canadian economy. However, social purpose organizations face barriers and systemic biases that exist in the current finance ecosystem.