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Alberta out-of-pocket payments for private medical testing beginning this week

Patients will pay for the tests when they receive them and potentially be reimbursed if the results lead to a cancer diagnosis, the Alberta government said.

Clinics, technicians unsure of Alberta’s new self-referral method for health tests

Some Alberta clinics are taking a wait-and-see approach after the provincial government changed the rules to allow patients to book their own medical tests and pay up front.

Nearly 400 physicians interested in joining dual practice system: Alberta government

The model is set to allow doctors to offer private services while also working in the public system, starting with elective surgeries like hip and knee replacements.

Southern Alberta charity closes permanently following AHS shutdown

A charity in Raymond, Alta., is closing the doors to both its food bank and thrift store, after Alberta Health Services ordered a shutdown earlier this month.

Wife’s death after 1.5-hour wait for ambulance has Edmonton doctor demanding change

Newly widowed Dr. Guy Blais is speaking out about the state of Alberta's health-care system, after his wife waited nearly 90 minutes for an ambulance and died shortly thereafter.

Alberta issues invitations to candidates in healthcare, agriculture and tech occupations

Between August 4–August 12, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) invited 367 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. Invitations were issued across five selectio...

Elevated bacteria at beach on Wizard Lake prompts water quality advisory

People in the Edmonton area looking to cool off are being advised to avoid a lake in Leduc County, as AHS testing has determined the water is unsafe right now.

Alberta seeks proposals for gambling addiction services as part of iGaming launch

The province says it's looking to fund services that will be in addition to what's available through Recovery Alberta, such as 21-day bed-based treatment programs.

Edmonton organizations watch out for seniors during hot, smoky conditions

Meals on Wheels, which delivers more than 300 meals each day throughout Edmonton, says the extreme weather has made regular wellness checks even more important.

Algal bloom advisory issued for Calgary’s Lake Sundance

Alberta Health Services has issued an advisory for Lake Sundance after finding evidence of blue-green algal blooms that could cause a variety of symptoms, especially in children.

Recovery Alberta closes Edmonton addiction treatment program, drops hundreds from wait list

For hundreds of Albertans on the waiting list at the Henwood Treatment Centre, the loss of the program means they are back to square one in their search for addiction treatment.

New and Expanded Interprofessional Primary Care Teams Funding by Region

Bringing Hearts Home Campaign in Lethbridge reaches $30 million goal

Several months ahead of schedule, the Chinook Regional Hospital Foundation has achieved its fundraising goal for a new Cardiac Centre of Excellence in southern Alberta.

Lethbridge protesters rally as Alberta’s Bill 11 takes effect

Bill 11 allows physicians to work in both the public and private systems, including providing paid services while continuing to work in the public system.

AAIP selects 743 provincial immigration candidates through Alberta Opportunity Stream

Between August 14–19, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted two draws, through which it invited a total of 767 candidates to apply for provincial nomination. I...

Alberta invites over 1,100 candidates to apply for provincial nomination

Between July 3–July 15, 2026, the Alberta Advantage Immigration Program (AAIP) conducted six draws through which no fewer than 1,167 candidates received invitations to apply for pr...

Summer baby boom at Lois Hole Hospital for Women in Edmonton

The Royal Alex has been busy with more than 1,700 babies born between May and July 2026 at the Lois Hole Hospital for Women — including dozens of twins and even some triplets.

Alberta expands access to cancer treatment with Calgary radiopharmaceutical facility

As cancer treatments advance, the ability to create radioisotopes is being expanded to Calgary — reducing transport barriers and bringing life-saving care closer to patients.

Alberta teen’s family sues government after nearly $200K out-of-country surgical bill

An Alberta teen's family is heading to court after spending nearly $200,000 on U.S. scoliosis surgery, arguing healthcare delays violated her constitutional rights.

TSB calls for stricter medical fitness assessment rules after Alberta train crash

The call comes after an investigation into a 2023 collision between two Canadian National Railway trains near Wainwright, about 200 kilometres southeast of Edmonton.

Alberta Motor Association student patrollers return to province’s crosswalks

Classes are back in Lethbridge, Alta., and that means the Alberta Motor Association's student patrollers are once again holding their stop signs.

Feds should increase federal health funding, but with strings attached: Friends of Medicare

Friends of Medicare is urging the federal government to increase health care funding and impose more conditions on what the provinces can do with that money.

Grieving Albertans seek ways to protect vulnerable children after Parker’s death

Following the death of 11-year-old Parker, Autism Edmonton is urging Albertans to learn how to safely help lost or distressed neurodivergent children.

Heat, staffing shortages push Montreal emergency rooms past 200% capacity

Health officials are encouraging people to stay cool during the heat wave, particularly seniors and those with respiratory conditions.