Health

City of Calgary partners with GreenShield to expand access to essential medications

A pilot through the city's Fair Entry program, aimed at residents facing cost barriers to prescriptions.

Music therapy is coming to more Canadian hospitals

A $500,000 BMO commitment is matched dollar-for-dollar by the Jim Pattison Foundation, doubling total funding.

Alberta is expanding school nutrition programs with $43 million

Boards can spend the money on food, staffing and administration over three years.

Canada wants to ban social media for kids under 16

Bill C-34 sets three legal duties for platforms and also covers AI chatbots operating here.

Alberta's new ID card adds health number and citizenship marker

Rollout begins July 2, and applicants must show proof of legal entitlement to be in Canada.

The Terry Fox Ride of Hope is coming to Calgary

Now in its 12th year across seven provinces, the July 12 event funds cancer research.

Alberta simplifies mental health and addiction support with one number: 211

The service has run since 2004 and replaces a system that scattered callers across several entry points.

Nearly 8,000 Calgary kids rely on BB4CK for lunch every school day

Food insecurity among the province's children has risen more than 80 per cent in five years.

Studio Bell is going free for seniors every Wednesday this summer

The Forever Young programme runs from May 6 right through to November 4.

A Calgary startup is letting people control devices with their thoughts

Think2Switch pairs with low-cost EEG headbands and needs no specialised training to set up.

Noah and Olivia reign as top baby names in Alberta for another year

More than 52,000 births were registered in 2025, and the girls' streak now runs to 13 straight.

Alberta invests in hospital expansions across Calgary

A planned tower at the children's site would add 40 acute care beds and 10 for mental health.

Alberta's New Year's babies arrive minutes into 2026

Both births came at 12:03 a.m., one in Edmonton and one at South Health Campus.

A Calgary mother is raising awareness about Prader-Willi Syndrome, a disorder that affects one in 15,000

The disorder affects one in 15,000.

Alzheimer Calgary breaks down misconceptions about dementia

Alberta’s Seniors’ Week runs from June 5 to 11

From corporate to star: Niki Middleton’s journey to becoming a Canadian Indigenous icon

The local model and actress is fighting against standards and showcasing that resilience is the key to success

Calgary’s Kids Cancer Care heads to Mexico to build a home for family in need

Alumni and members of the Teen Leadership Program come together to give back despite hardships

Eating Disorders Awareness Week kicks off Feb. 1 with hopes of spurring more awareness

Only one in 10 people seek treatment for an eating disorder

Endometriosis surgery in Romania a validating and valuable experience for Calgary woman

Making a difference in the lives of Calgarians with pet visitation therapy

Alzheimer Calgary is on a mission to destigmatize dementia with new campaign

Calgary organization helping breast cancer survivors regain their confidence

Calgary woman continues to promote organ donation five years after husband’s death

Calgary woman surprises ailing father with a birthday drive-by show and shine

Calgary woman travelling to Romania to seek treatment for endometriosis