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CANADA | Oct 23, 2026

[Article] Minister's Seniors Service Awards 2026

On October 1, 2026, recipients, community leaders and guests gathered at Government House in Edmonton for the Minister’s Seniors Service Awards. The ceremony honoured nine individuals and organizations for their outstanding service and the meaningful difference they make in the lives of Alberta’s seniors.

Necessary steps to protect the health-care system

Alberta will accept federal support to help protect the health-care system and the health of Albertans during the fourth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Increasing hospitalizations and intensive care

New vaccination policy for Alberta Public Servants

The Government of Alberta is implementing a proof of COVID-19 vaccination policy for all Alberta Public Service employees. Employees will have until November 30 to submit proof of full vaccination.

Day for Truth and Reconciliation: Minister Wilson

Rick Wilson, Minister of Indigenous Relations, issued the following statement declaring Sept. 30 a Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Alberta. “The Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours First

Statement by the Prime Minister on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: “Today, I invite everyone across the country to recognize and observe the

Expanding rural front-line health-care education

Wainwright and area residents can now earn a university degree to become a registered nurse without leaving their home community. In partnership with Alberta Health Services and the University of Cal

Want to avoid living in a seniors’ home? Start planning now to age in place

Most Canadians are considering growing old in their own homes, in particular after watching the disproportionately negative impact the pandemic had on seniors in long-term care residences. A survey fr

Protecting access to hospitals

Alberta’s government is making sure patients, their families and health-care workers are able to safely access hospitals and other health facilities during protests. Hospitals and other facilities

Plants donated to Calgary seniors isolated during the pandemic

A Calgary plant company, along with the United Way, are doing their part to help seniors feel a bit less isolated during the pandemic. Plantsie, located in southeast Calgary, handed out more than 100

Alberta to fund new cystic fibrosis drug

Alberta is among the first provinces and territories in Canada to provide access to the new cystic fibrosis drug Trikafta. Trikafta is used to treat the most common form of cystic fibrosis, which aff