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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.

Celebrating Seniors’ Week

Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon will officially declare the 36th edition of this Alberta tradition on June 6, during the provincial launch event in the Town of Taber. Seniors’ Week, whic

‘A Little Disconcerting at First’: Seniors Pushing Themselves to Get Out Despite COVID Numbers

It's awkward — and at times uncomfortable — but even vulnerable seniors say they're pushing themselves to get out and embrace an active life again. CBC dropped in on a Zoom-based seated-yoga

Non-profit Labour Force Is in Crisis

A non-profit crisis means Canadians are losing access to crucial services, writes Cathy Taylor. Non-profits across this country are at the forefront of helping communities survive and thrive. Non-pro

Statement by the Prime Minister on the Third Anniversary of the Final Report From the National Inquiry Into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the third anniversary of the final report from the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls:

Construction Underway on Spirit River Seniors Housing

The new development will replace the Pleasantview Lodge and will have an increased capacity of 92 units. Of this, 40 units will be lodge spaces and 52 units will be designated supportive living spaces

Helping People With Disabilities Save for the Future

The province is acting on a platform commitment and will invest $500,000 annually for two years to provide support to Albertans with disabilities and their families to enable them to open an RDSP. An

New Lab Contract Expands Access and Saves Money

Beginning December 5, DynaLIFE Medical Labs will provide community and non-urgent hospital lab services in communities throughout Alberta. This change will improve the quality and consistency of lab

Adding 1 Million Hours of Home Care for Albertans

Budget 2022 includes $750 million for home care, an increase of 12 per cent from the previous year. Total hours of care will increase to 13 million this year from 12 million in 2021-22. In addition,

Partnering With First Nations to Lower Wait Times

Enoch Cree Nation, in partnership with Surgical Centres Inc., is in negotiations with Alberta Health Services to offer about 3,000 publicly funded hip and knee replacements and other joint procedures