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Meta and YouTube Face Historic Liability Ruling in Social Media Addiction Case

A US jury has found Meta and YouTube liable in the first social media addiction lawsuit, holding platforms responsible...

Global Mental Health Crisis Deepens as Youth Psychiatric Medication Use Soars 400% Since 2000

WHO data shows psychiatric medication use among children and teens has increased 400% since 2000, raising critical...

'Every young person here has a story' — Conference for youth newcomers aims to empower kids, build community

Calgary Mental Health Crisis: Emergency Visits Up 40% Among Youth

Emergency department visits for youth mental health crises in Calgary have increased by 40% over the past year,...

Alberta Summer Games Set to Return to Lethbridge in 2027

Lethbridge has been selected to host the 2027 Alberta Summer Games, bringing thousands of athletes and spectators to...

Local Youth Hockey Program Expands to Serve Indigenous Communities Across Southern Alberta

A youth hockey program based on the Tsuut'ina Nation near Calgary is expanding to serve Indigenous children across four...

Hockey Day in Alberta Puts Indigenous Players and Programs in the Spotlight

Hockey Day in Alberta 2026 has turned its spotlight on Indigenous players and hockey programs, celebrating the deep...

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...

Mental Health Crisis Grips Alberta Youth After Two Years of Pandemic Isolation

Emergency room visits for self-harm among teens rise 45 per cent as counselling waitlists stretch to months.