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READ MOREOpinion: It's been a long 19 months, please check in on your mental health
The pandemic has given us all an unwelcome crash course in viruses, variants, vaccines and uncertainty. We know more than we ever thought we would about spike proteins, positivity rates and vaccine br
Working together to define elder abuse
Alberta’s government is seeking input from the public to update the definition of elder abuse.
A new public survey is now open and Albertans are invited to provide input into the new definition of
Driving unemployed Albertans back to work
Alberta’s government is strengthening the workforce by launching the second phase of the Driving Back to Work grant program.
Funding totalling $5 million in 2021-22 will provide 500 unemployed Albe
Day of Older Persons in Alberta: Minister Pon
Seniors and Housing Minister Josephine Pon issued this statement on the Day of Older Persons in Alberta:
“Each year, we mark Oct. 1 as the Day of Older Persons in Alberta. “On this fall day, we
Statement by the Prime Minister on National Seniors Day
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Seniors Day:
“Canada’s seniors have helped shape this country, and raised, mentored, and invested in generati
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
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