Health
Alberta Launches Universal Dental Care Pilot for Low-Income Seniors
Provincial program fills gap left by delayed federal dental plan rollout.
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Health
Alberta Launches Free Dental Care Program for Low-Income Seniors
The Alberta government has launched a new dental care program providing free comprehensive dental coverage to...
Health
Calgary’s Worsening Air Quality Linked to Expanding Wildfire Seasons, Study Finds
A new University of Calgary study has found that the number of days Calgary experiences poor air quality due to...
Community
New $28-Million Community Hub Opens in Northeast Calgary’s Saddle Ridge
A new $28-million multipurpose community hub has opened in Saddle Ridge, bringing a public library, health clinic,...
Health
Opioid Class Action Lawsuit: Alberta Families Win Landmark $1.4 Billion Settlement
Pharmaceutical companies agree to pay damages after decade-long legal battle over addiction crisis.
Health
Alberta Expands School Nutrition Program to Reach 120,000 Students Facing Food Insecurity
The Alberta government has announced a major expansion of its school nutrition program, pledging $48 million annually...
Alberta
Alberta Opioid Deaths Reach Record High as Debate Over Supervised Consumption Intensifies
Alberta recorded more than 1,900 deaths from drug poisoning in 2023, the highest annual toll in the province’s...
Health
New Calgary Cancer Centre Opens With State-of-the-Art Treatment Facilities
Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Centre begins receiving patients after six years of construction.
Health
Alberta's Rural Doctor Shortage Reaches Critical Level
Thirty-two communities now without a family physician as recruitment efforts fail to stem exodus.
Technology
Cybersecurity Breach Exposes Data of 1.2 Million Alberta Health Patients
Provincial health network targeted in sophisticated ransomware attack linked to Eastern European group.
Alberta
Alberta Budget 2023 Boosts Healthcare Spending by $1.8 Billion Amid System Strain
The Alberta government has tabled a budget that increases healthcare spending by $1.8 billion, bringing total health...
Local
Calgary Named One of World's Most Liveable Cities by Economist Intelligence Unit
Alberta's largest city ranks seventh globally, citing safety, healthcare, and infrastructure.
Local
Calgary Schools Expand Mental Health Supports as Student Anxiety Soars Post-Pandemic
The Calgary Board of Education is hiring 40 additional school counsellors and expanding partnerships with community...
Local
Calgary Police Unveil Community Safety Strategy Focused on Prevention and Partnerships
The Calgary Police Service has released a new five-year community safety strategy that shifts resources toward...
Health
Alberta Health Care System in Crisis: Emergency Rooms Closing Across Province
Staffing shortages force rural hospitals to shut ER doors overnight as nurses leave the profession.