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CANADA | Jun 04, 2025

[News] Healthy Aging Alberta gathering discusses seniors' service strategies

Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA) hosted its Northern Alberta regional gathering in St. Paul May 15. The day-long gathering brought together community-based seniors-serving organizations to receive information and provide feedback.

Alberta Non-profits Call For $30M Cash Injection From Province to Address ‘Crisis’

Alberta non-profits joined forces Tuesday to issue an urgent plea to the province for more funding. The ask for an immediate, one-time top-up of $30 million comes as many charities across Alberta jug

Alberta Seniors Expected to Be Hit Hard This Flu Season

Doctors and infectious disease specialists are urging Albertans to look after seniors as Alberta heads into an early influenza season. As of Friday, four Albertans over the age of 60 have died and 15

Celebrate Métis Heritage: Minister Wilson

Indigenous Relations Minister Rick Wilson issued the following statement to recognize Métis Week, Nov. 13-19: “I am proud to celebrate the rich history, heritage and accomplishments of Métis peo

Calgary and Area CBSS Organizations: We Want to Hear From You!

Healthy Aging Alberta is exploring the possibility of a common referral system for community-based seniors serving (CBSS) organizations providing home supports services to older adults within Calgary

Standing Up for Albertans

Premier Danielle Smith has issued mandate letters to multiple government ministers to take actions to stand up for Albertans and get a better deal for Alberta within Canada. The mandate letters issue

Seniors Get Social Boost From Walking Clubs

We've all heard about the physical health benefits of going for regular walks, with studies linking brisk walking to a decreased risk of heart disease, high cholesterol, diabetes and hypertension; no

Alberta Government to Re-Index AISH, Seniors Benefits to Inflation

The Alberta government will re-index benefit payments to inflation for nearly 300,000 people, the minister of seniors, community and social services announced Wednesday. Minister Jeremy Nixon said he

Taking Action on Affordability

Premier Danielle Smith has issued mandate letters to multiple government ministers tasked with addressing the effects of the affordability crisis. The letters to the ministers of Affordability and

Hey Man, Meet You in the Shed

The shed is tucked away at the end of a cul-de-sac in a residential neighbourhood. It’s about six metres high with dark blue panels on its side and a red cursive sign hanging from the roof that read