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CANADA | May 29, 2026

[Nominate] Canada's Volunteer Awards

Canada's Volunteer Awards (CVA) recognizes volunteers, non-profit organizations, and businesses for their contributions to the voluntary sector across the country. The Awards highlight the many ways that volunteering strengthens our communities.The call for Nominations is now OPENPlease submit a nom

70% of eligible Albertans now fully vaccinated

More than 2.6 million Albertans are now fully immunized against COVID-19 after receiving two vaccine doses. As of Sept. 2, 70 per cent of eligible Albertans have received both of their doses of vacci

New resource helps non-profits deliver services, government says

Removing red tape from the path of more than 26,000 Alberta non-profit groups trying to deliver services to their communities is the purpose of a new resource announced by the UCP government Wednesday

Innisfail to be celebrated as ‘Dementia Friendly Community’

Innisfail-based Community Partners in Action is one of two Alberta organizations being recognized with a special award Sept. 2. Along with the Wabasca/Desmarais Healthcare Centre Nursing Team, Commun

Removing barriers for non-profits doing social good

Non-profits can use a new website to make delivering programs and services in the community easier and more efficient. The website will allow organizations to find existing exemptions or apply for ne

Inspired Albertan: Larry Mathieson

Kerby Centre CEO Larry Mathieson is a champion of the Calgary non-profit sector and he is this week's Inspired Albertan. In this segment, the Kerby Centre wants to inspire more people by telling how

AFN chief cites reconciliation, climate change and economic growth among election priorities

Assembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald unveiled her organization's top five requests for federal leaders in this election, putting a commitment from whoever wins to continue on th

Grocery store sticker shock hits consumers as drought takes toll on crops

Canadians have started to pay more for groceries as severe drought drives up prices for agricultural commodities, and experts say more price hikes are likely this fall. At the Bon Ton Meat Market in

Overdose prevention app available across Calgary

The Digital Overdose Response System (DORS), a mobile app designed to help Albertans using opioids and other substances while alone in their homes, is now available to everyone in the Calgary area. T

CERB Impact on Guaranteed Income Supplement - Letter addressed to the Minister of Seniors, the Honourable Deb Schulte

Community Leadership Council representing the Community-based Seniors Serving Sector in Alberta submitted a letter to the Minister of Seniors, the Honourable Deb Schulte regarding the impact of the Gu