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CANADA | Apr 18, 2024
[News] Men’s Sheds organization looking to expand into Lethbridge
Men’s Sheds organization looking to expand into Lethbridge
READ MOREApplaud Albertans for stepping up for seniors
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Minister’s Seniors Service Awards featuring new and returning categories.
Albertans are encouraged to nominate individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizat
New COVID-19 restrictions to stop the spike
These include new restrictions on outdoor social gatherings, schools, retail, restaurants, places of worship, personal and wellness services, outdoor sports and fitness, funerals, and post-secondary i
Nominations open for 2021 Lieutenant Governor’s Circle on Mental Health and Addiction True Awards
The Lieutenant Governor’s True Awards offers honours in three categories: recognizing grit, compassion and imagination. These categories offer opportunities to recognize an individual who has faced
Vaccinating teachers and child care workers
Teachers, support staff, and child care workers can now get their COVID-19 vaccine. Appointments can made through a participating pharmacy, online or by calling 811.
People eligible in this group inc
Enhancing mental health supports in Medicine Hat
A new grant will improve the mental health crisis response and enhance suicide prevention services for Medicine Hat residents who need urgent support.
Co-led by Alberta Health Services and the Medici
ECSF Stories: Here’s How Two Non-Profits are Fighting the ‘Loneliness Epidemic’ during COVID-19
Over the past decade, loneliness has been recognized as a public health issue, shown to increase the risk of mortality at a higher rate than smoking or alcohol. With social distancing safety measures
A safe and dignified retirement for Canadian seniors
The global COVID-19 pandemic has been devastating for Canada’s seniors, especially those living in long-term care homes. On top of this crisis, too many seniors are worried about their retirement sa
CTV National News: Failing long-term care homes
Dr. Samir Sinha, Director of Health Policy Research at the NIA, joined CTV National News to discuss the future of long term care after the COVID-19 pandemic.
WATCH HERE
Sexual Violence Awareness Month: Minister Aheer
Minister of Culture, Multiculturalism and Status of Women Leela Sharon Aheer issued the following statement on sexual violence in Alberta:
“Sexual violence has a ripple effect through our communiti
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