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CANADA | Jun 06, 2023
Alberta Ends Provincial State of Emergency
With the wildfire situation continuing to improve, Alberta’s provincial state of emergency is expiring but all resourcing and support remains in place.
READ MORE“Overworked and Undervalued,” Canada’s Caregivers Are on the Brink of a Collapse, Says Report
The most recent Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence report paints a picture of the fragile caregiver landscape in Canada today, how COVID worsened the situation, and what is needed for better ca
HCAP: Direct Action to Lower EMS Response Times
Alberta’s government is committed to ensuring an ambulance is available to everyone where and when they need it. Alberta’s Heath Care Action Plan (HCAP) will lead to better EMS response times. To
One-time Top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit
The one-time top-up to the Canada Housing Benefit aims to help low-income renters with the cost of renting. You may be eligible for a tax-free one-time payment of $500 if your income and the amount th
Alberta Affordability Payments: Applications Now Open
As part of the Affordability Action Plan, millions of Albertans struggling with inflation and the high cost of living can apply for the Affordability Payments program until June 30, 2023.Families w
Alberta Senior Warns Others Not to Fall for Scams Targeting the Elderly
An Alberta senior is warning others to be vigilant of scams and not fall victim to fraud schemes targeting the elderly.Betty Stuebing, who currently lives in a retirement residence in Calgary, told Gl
CORE Alberta News - January 6, 2023
Thank you for being a part of the CORE Alberta community! We have had a fantastic year with CORE Alberta! Since 2021 we have seen growth to 1425 CORE Members and 57,620 Active CORE users. We ar
CORE Alberta News - December 16, 2022
We are very grateful to everyone who collaborated and worked diligently to make this last year a positive one for the older adults across Alberta and for the community-based senior serving sector! Together we are making Alberta one of the best places to grow older.
Making Life More Affordable for Albertans
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Supporting Alberta’s Most Vulnerable
Alberta’s government is taking action to make life more affordable for families, Albertans with disabilities, seniors and those out of work.
Alberta’s economy has recovered strongly, but Albertan
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