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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.

Alberta doubles addiction treatment spaces commitment

Alberta’s government has funded more than 8,000 addiction treatment spaces annually, doubling the original commitment made in 2019 and firmly establishing Alberta as a national leader in treating ad

Have your say about Budget 2022

Alberta’s government is asking Albertans to help set the direction of the upcoming budget. After more than a year of historic economic challenges, Alberta is once again poised to lead the natio

Expanding COVID-19 booster to all Albertans 18-plus

Expanded availability of third doses of COVID-19 vaccine will help Albertans increase their protection against COVID-19. Starting Dec. 2, all Albertans aged 60 and older can book appointments for a bo

Updated workplace health, safety laws: Minister Shandro

Minister of Labour and Immigration Tyler Shandro issued the following statement on the updated Occupational Health and Safety Act and revised regulations taking effect on Dec. 1: “The updated Occu

Mid-year update: Strong economic recovery continues

Alberta’s fiscal outlook continues to improve along with the economy as revenue increases, the government holds the line on spending and the deficit drops. According to the mid-year update, the pro

Health-care workers vaccine policy updated

The Alberta Health Services (AHS) immunization policy will now allow proof of negative COVID-19 tests in some communities to protect high-quality health care for Albertans. Alberta’s government

Helping non-profits fundraise online

A new crowdfunding platform will help non-profits raise funds to support programs, services and causes that enhance quality of life and support arts organizations. Alberta’s government is provi

Calgarian wins $20K award for Indigenous housing stability research

When the senior leadership at Horizon Housing, a non-profit affordable housing provider, wanted to figure out why so many Indigenous tenants were involuntary leaving their units, Calgary research cons

Digital Overdose Response System expansion continues

Communities surrounding Edmonton and Calgary can now access the Digital Overdose Response System (DORS), a mobile app designed to help Albertans using opioids and other substances while alone in their