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CANADA | Aug 11, 2026

[Join Study] A Modern Profile of the Volunteer Engagement Profession

Volunteering is changing. Canada needs a new picture.In the more than two decades since Canada last measured volunteer engagement nationally, the nonprofit sector has transformed. Leaders who support volunteers deserve advocacy, resources, and recognition. This study will help make that happen.When

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

Celebrate Alberta’s diversity through Culture Days

September’s month-long celebration of art, music, cuisine, dance offers free, family-friendly events, hosted by 122 government-sponsored sites. Many of the sites represent various cultural groups,

Third vaccine doses available September 1, 2021

Starting Sept 1, 2021, third doses of COVID-19 vaccine will be available for all seniors living in congregate care facilities and for immunocompromised Albertans. Alberta’s government has always pr

New tool makes getting addiction help easier

The Recovery Access Alberta website is a one-stop shop where Albertans can find addiction-related programs and services to meet their specific needs. Alberta’s government is helping everyday Albert