Summer of love for Alberta’s non-profits
Non-profits play a critical role in supporting and building vibrant communities across the province and through the Crowdfunding Alberta platform…
Program gives high school students healthcare employment
High school students in Alberta are getting an opportunity to gain paid healthcare work experience this summer.
Viva Vitality: Celebrating World No Tobacco Day
World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), recognized annually on May 31, is a chance to raise awareness about the impacts of tobacco use.
Funding to support Albertans as they age
A new Aging with Dignity funding agreement with the federal government will enhance Alberta’s continuing care transformation efforts to support Albertans as they age.
Supporting wildland firefighting heroes
Alberta’s first responders put their lives on the line each day to protect their communities. The Alberta Heroes’ Fund for First Responders (Heroes’ Fund)…
Viva Vitality: A Call to be Kind during Mental Health Week
We all have the capacity to be compassionate, and we know that doing so can make an enormous difference.
Learn to prepare for emergency, AHS free workshop
For Emergency Preparedness week this May and in anticipation of the wildfire season soon upon us, Alberta Health Services’ Addiction…
Viva Vitality: Food waste isn’t garbage – composting is where it’s at
Don’t let food scraps get thrown in the trash bin at home. Take some time to understand about composting and how it will work for you.
SPECIAL AREAS: Regional Irrigation Project Hosts Local Information Session
The investigation into regional irrigation continues to move ahead, and an open house is being planned this May to highlight progress in Phase 2 work.
Nurse practitioners to help strengthen primary care
A new program will support nurse practitioners to work independently and provide Albertans with more access to primary care clinics.
Have your say on auto insurance
Alberta’s government wants to hear from Albertans on how to make auto insurance more affordable and stable for the long term.
Numerous Large Seizures Strain Alberta SPCA Resources
On April 23, 2024, the Alberta SPCA was asked to assist the RCMP during an investigation on a property in Mountain View County.
Honouring Alberta’s heritage heroes
Alberta has a rich, vast history, and Alberta’s government wants to recognize the Albertans who help keep that heritage alive.
Viva Vitality: Seed Exchanges and Seed Libraries – a Community Resource
Experienced gardeners begin their gardening season early, when the first of the seed house and nursery catalogues arrive in the mail in the cold and dark of winter.
Wild Horse Foaling Season is imminent
Spring signals a re-birth of both flora and fauna in Alberta including the arrival of new wild horse foals in the backcountry. A local wild horse advocacy and watchdog organization…
Keeping Alberta Invasive Mussel free
Zebra mussels are one of the world’s most invasive aquatic species. These fingernail-sized, freshwater invertebrates have a hardshell and look a bit like a clam.
Alta-Rural Policing
Better safety possible if province creates its own police service – but MDs and counties are disappointed they weren’t consulted.
Keeping life affordable for seniors
Alberta’s government is fulfilling its promise to provide seniors with a 25 per cent discount on personal registry services.
Using tech to fight drought in Alberta
Alberta’s largest innovation agency, Alberta Innovates, has invested more than $75 million through its Water Innovation Program…
Working together to provide better health care
Alberta’s government is making progress on a refocused health care system by engaging with Albertans to ensure the system provides the right care…