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Nixon said the federal application requirements present a ‘significant barrier’ to access in Alberta and beyond. Alberta Minister of Seniors, Community and Social Services Jason Nixon. Brent Calver/Postmedia By Rahim
… READ MOREAlberta Teachers’ Association says its members will walk off the job on Oct. 6. Alberta Education and Childcare Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announced supports for parents if Alberta teachers strike on Monday. But, parents of
… READ MOREThe emergency department of the Rockyview General Hospital is pictured in Calgary, Thursday, March 20, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh JMC Lisa Johnson, The Canadian Press October 3, 2025 EDMONTON – Alberta doctors say
… READ MOREBaby born early after mother contracted measles, province says. CDC/Molly Kurnit, MPH Jennifer Lee, CBC News Calgary October 02, 2025 Alberta is reporting its first measles death since outbreaks of the highly contagious illness began
… READ MOREDespite uptick in vaccinations over summer, rates still too low to stop transmission. Northern Health has reported 187 measles cases across the region as of Aug. 28, nearly double from the end of July. CBC Matt Preprost, CBC News
… READ MOREFinding out I was pregnant was one of the few times I doubted my ability to overcome and adapt. Kiaira Fedorus, shown here in April 2024, has cerebral palsy, which severely limits her physical abilities on the right side of her body.
… READ MOREBurlington, Ont., native wins 2nd medal of meet after taking bronze in 100m butterfly. Canada’s Katie Cosgriffe, who races in the S10 classification, posted the fastest time of her career in Saturday’s 100-metre backstroke
… READ MOREAlberta still identifying more cases per week than any other province. Measles can lead to serious complications, including pneumonia, brain swelling and even death. Lindsey Wasson/Reuters Jennifer Lee, CBC News Calgary September 03,
… READ MOREAlberta Disability Assistance Program coming in July 2026. Assisted Living and Social Services Minister Jason Nixon says ADAP will allow Albertans with disabilities to keep more of what they earn while receiving government benefits.
… READ MORERobotic walking device will support students with neurodevelopmental disabilities. A University of Calgary project is exploring the use of robot-assisted walking devices called Trexos. The project’s director says such devices
… READ MOREAlberta doctor says she’s seeing more cases in hospital in recent weeks Most Albertans will pay $100 for the COVID-19 vaccine this fall. The Alberta government has opted to provide it for free to a specific list of high-risk
… READ MOREEligible recipients describe payment delays, miscalculated amounts. Some Canadians with disabilities are frustrated by the way the Canada Disability Benefit is being administered. Igor Rodrigues photo, Unsplash CBC News Ottawa
… READ MOREAs of Wednesday, Alberta has reported 1,826 cases since March, with no current active cases. Students head in for the first day of classes at Queen Elizabeth School in Calgary on Tuesday. PHOTO BY GAVIN YOUNG/Postmedia Network By
… READ MOREBeing among the first has come with unique challenges and can often feel very isolating. Kendra Hebert had never seen a visibly disabled physician and has often questioned whether there was a place for her in medicine. Meredyth
… READ MORECases confirmed Aug. 16-23, with new exposure sites reported in southern Manitoba. The number of measles cases reported in Manitoba so far this year has risen to 187 confirmed and 11 probable cases. CBC CBC News, August 27, 2025 Ten
… READ MOREMeasles complications like pneumonia a concern for doctors in many provinces. The spread of measles both between provinces and within is keeping doctors and health officials across much of Canada on their toes. Turgut Yeter/CBC Amina
… READ MOREAutism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how people’s brains develop and function, impacting behavior, communication and socializing. It can also involve differences in the way you move and walk—known as your
… READ MOREPast experiences have led to health-care hesitancy for many Low German-speaking Mennonites. Tina Meggison, right, and Nely Penner, community health reps for the Low German Mennonite community in southern Alberta, are seen with signs
… READ MOREOver 3,700 people so far have been infected with measles across Canada in 2025 — and that number is climbing. The Public Health Agency of Canada is strongly advising everyone in Canada to check that they’re fully immunized
… READ MOREInfectious individual visited 2 locations in Nisku, 1 in Edmonton in July. AHS said an individual with measles visited two locations in Nisku and a restaurant in south Edmonton at the end of July. David Bajer/CBC Cameron MacCuish, CBC
… READ MORE‘It was so beautiful,’ mother of disabled child says. Emory Rabbitskin, centre, poses with parents Tina and Eugene at the Big River First Nation powwow held on July 24. Darla Ponace/CBC Darla Ponace, CBC News Saskatchewan
… READ MORE10 hospitalized in B.C., the majority children, as health officials hope spread of virus has peaked. B.C.’s deputy provincial health officer, Dr. Martin Lavoie, says the majority of measles cases reported in B.C. this year have
… READ MOREMinister says AISH recipients aren’t expected to complete the federal application process by Sept. 5, 2025 A woman is pictured in a wheelchair in Vancouver, British Columbia on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Ben Nelms/CBC Michelle
… READ MOREMeasles comeback in Alberta part of wider trend that public health nurses aim to tackle. Case counts in 2025 continue to climb. There were 1,574 cases as of July 28, 2025. CBC Robson Fletcher, CBC News Calgary July 28, 2025 As Alberta
… READ MORE44 cases reported in Calgary zone so far this year. Dr. Tania Principi is a pediatric ER physician and associate clinical professor at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine. Tania Principi Jennifer Lee, CBC News
… READ MOREProvince says changes create standardized approach to rent setting that is fair to all tenants. People with a disability that prevents them from working full-time are eligible for AISH. Chris Roussakis, Reuters Michelle Bellefontaine,
… READ MOREIf you develop symptoms, call the measles hotline before going to a hospital, doctor’s office or pharmacy A measles exposure alert has been issued for the emergency department at the Alberta Children’s Hospital. Ose Irete
… READ MORECalgary native claims 1st victory of season in a time of 56 minutes 25 seconds. Calgary’s Stefan Daniel is a six-time world champion and two-time Paralympic medallist. The Canadian Press/HO-Canadian Paralympic Committee-Dave
… READ MOREOurCare researchers look to gauge patient experience in each province, territory. OurCare is hoping to hear from more than 10,000 Canadians for a new national survey. This follows an earlier project during which researchers did not
… READ MOREDisability advocates, allies, and organizations gather in Edmonton outside the Alberta legislature for the Act NOW Rally on May 6, 2025, calling for urgent action on accessibility legislation, income support reform, and meaningful
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