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CANADA | Apr 17, 2025
[News] Burlington Men's Shed stuffing backpacks help homeless
Members of the Burlington Men's Shed launched 'Backpacks for Betterment'
READ MOREKeeping Alberta Communities Safe
Alberta’s government is investing in front-line crime prevention by funding Alberta Crime Stoppers for the first time.
Crime Stoppers will use the $850,000 over the next three years to continue its
Statement by the Prime Minister on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia:
“Today, on the International Day Against Homophobi
Alberta’s Retiring Boomers May Leave Labour Shortages in Their Wake. Experts Say There’s Still Time to Prepare
Larry King started a new job last weekend — at 65 years old.
He's working as a catering server at the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton's river valley.
King wished he had worn his Skechers instead
Online Renewals Make Life Easier for Albertans
As of May 17, Albertans can renew their driver’s licences and identification cards online. Services will be available through the MyAlberta eServices portal.
To renew online, Albertans will log in
Nineteen of 50 New ICU Beds Promised Already Open
Alberta Health Services has opened and staffed 19 of 50 permanent intensive care unit (ICU) beds supported by $100 million this year from Budget 2022. The remaining 31 beds are expected to open by the
Dispatches from the Unheard
A selection of images and text from the study will be on display at the Kerby Centre in mid-May in an exhibit organized by UCalgary Bachelor of Social Work student Anita Shepperd as part of her resear
Statement by the Prime Minister on National Nursing Week
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Nursing Week, which runs from May 9 to 15:
“Today, as we mark the beginning of National Nursing Week, we recogn
New Calgary Seniors Community Raising the Bar on Post-COVID Care
This new model of senior living and care shows what can be possible post-pandemic. Reaching international standards of certification in health, wellness, and safety, learn more about Trico LivingWell'
Senior Living: Thinking Outside the Seniors’-Housing Box
Janet Torge has a big idea — and she is bringing it to fruition.
Her plan: Communal living for seniors who can’t afford luxury residences.
Torge calls her project (in partnership with real esta
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