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CANADA | May 05, 2026

[News] Seniors-serving groups discuss solutions at Lac La Biche meeting

Community-based seniors-serving organizations from northern Alberta came together in Lac La Biche April 17 for an annual regional gathering, hosted by Healthy Aging Alberta (HAA).

Relief at the Pumps Is Here for Albertans

Alberta’s government is no longer collecting the provincial fuel tax while oil prices are high. Drivers will save the 13-cent provincial fuel tax on every litre of gasoline or diesel they purchase.

Paxlovid to be available at more Alberta pharmacies

Starting April 1, more pharmacies can supply COVID-19 antiviral medication to eligible Albertans. Paxlovid is the first COVID-19 treatment approved by Health Canada that can be taken orally at home

Making trust legislation work for Albertans

New legislation would make it more efficient to create and manage trusts, and reduce the need to go to court. If passed, the new Trustee Act would replace existing legislation and improve the managem

Taking Steps to Transform Continuing Care

Alberta would be the only Canadian jurisdiction with one overarching piece of legislation for its entire continuing care system under a proposed new bill. If passed, Bill 11, the Continuing Care Act

Stars Ready for Takeoff as Province Doubles Funding

Alberta’s government is continuing to address emergency medical services (EMS) issues by ensuring sustainable, long-term funding so STARS can continue to offer high-quality critical care for Alberta

Improving Access to Mental Health Care

More Albertans will receive the mental health care they need as a result of billing code changes allowing psychiatrists to provide additional virtual care. Alberta’s government is making changes to

U of A Research Aims to Help Edmonton Prepare for More Climate Disasters

New research underway at the University of Alberta is looking at how Edmonton can better respond to more frequent natural disasters. Stephen Wong received $50,000 through the 2021 Cities IPCC Legacy

Strengthening Albertans’ right to know

New legislation would make it easier for Albertans to make informed decisions about protecting themselves and their communities. If passed, Bill 9, the Public’s Right to Know Act, would be the firs

One-Time Grant for Guaranteed Income Supplement Recipients Who Received Pandemic Benefits

This non-taxable payment is to compensate Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and Allowance recipients who saw a reduction or lost their benefits since July 2021 due to the receipt of pandemic payments