News

Sign up for the Healthy Aging CORE Alberta e-news to keep up-to-date with activity from the platform and the Community-Based Seniors Services (CBSS) sector across the province.

Click here to SIGN UP for all CORE newsletters or specific segments and stay in the Loop! Recent newsletters can be viewed here.

CANADA | Sep 02, 2026

[News] Top 7 Over 70 recipients for 2026 announced

The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta has announced the seven recipients of its 2026 Top 7 Over 70 awards, recognizing older adults who continue to make significant contributions to their communities.

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

Innovative housing model builds bright futures

A new Londonderry housing development provides services, amenities and safe, affordable homes for 240 families in north Edmonton. The development offers families the choice of one- to five-bedroom su

Possible privacy breach on vaccine records website

A technical issue on the website used to access the updated QR code vaccine record for travel has resulted in a possible privacy breach on the morning of November 24. Alberta Health’s support desk