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CANADA | Sep 02, 2026

[News] Top 7 Over 70 recipients for 2026 announced

The Community Foundation of Southeast Alberta has announced the seven recipients of its 2026 Top 7 Over 70 awards, recognizing older adults who continue to make significant contributions to their communities.

First look inside pioneering multi-million pound Brighouse housing project

The scheme, Railway Bridge View in Brighouse, will see the creation of 65 one and two bed apartments – most available for affordable rent but some through shared ownership - as well as a range of am

Beaumont council adopts age-friendly strategy

On July 13, Beaumont city council unanimously approved the adoption of an age-friendly strategy. As the meeting’s agenda information explained, the population of people aged 65 and older in Beaumon

Government extends COVID-19 benefits and business supports to support stronger economic recovery

As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves, the Government of Canada continues to adapt its support to deliver support to those who need it, heal the wounds of the pandemic recession, and build a strong recover

65 per cent of eligible Albertans fully vaccinated

As of July 29, 65 per cent of eligible Albertans have received both doses of vaccine through Alberta Health Services, community pharmacies and physician clinics. Alberta remains above the national av

Adapting COVID-19 measures to support Albertans

With strong vaccine uptake, Alberta will gradually bring COVID-19 measures in line with other respiratory viruses to ensure health system capacity for the fall. Nearly 75.6 per cent of eligible Alber

Doctors Worry That Memory Problems After COVID-19 May Set The Stage For Alzheimer's

Concerns are starting to arise about the long-term ramifications of COVID-19 on people's future health. Here is one example of a case: Before she got COVID-19, Cassandra Hernandez, 38, was in great

Critical Worker Benefit application open to Aug. 31

Extending the deadline for applications gives employers more time to apply as they focus on reopening their businesses. As Alberta’s economy recovers, small and medium-sized businesses are focused

Expanding broadband internet in rural Alberta

As part of Alberta’s Recovery Plan, Alberta’s government will invest up to $150 million to expand and improve broadband internet in rural, remote and Indigenous communities. Currently, about 80 p

75 per cent of eligible Albertans now vaccinated

More than 2.8 million Albertans have rolled up their sleeves to protect themselves, their loved ones and their communities from COVID-19. As of July 22, 75 per cent of eligible Albertans have receive