Due to severe weather conditions, the Alberta Blue Cross® Winter Walk Day events in Edmonton and Calgary are cancelled. Alberta Blue Cross is still encouraging its team members and all Albertans to participate in a winter walk when conditions have improved. Winter Walk Day celebrates our unique Alberta winter while promoting the year-round health benefits of walking. On this special day, all Albertans are encouraged to walk at least 15 minutes outside. By encouraging individuals, families, communities and workplaces to participate, Winter Walk Day helps to promote and inspire a healthy culture across Alberta. Last year, more than 100,000 Albertans across the province participated.
Winter Walk Day is a shared initiative of the Government of Alberta, SHAPE Alberta, Fitness Alberta, TrailNet, In Motion, Alberta Recreation and Parks Association, Ever Active Schools, Alberta Blue Cross® and Alberta Motor Association. Last year, more than 100,000 Albertans joined in despite the cold. Participants are encouraged to register online at https://shapeab.ca/winter-walk-day/ and to share their experience on social media using the hashtag #WinterWalkDay.
About Alberta Blue Cross®
As the largest provider of health benefits in Alberta, we believe we have the potential and responsibility to impact people’s lives for the better. We believe all communities should thrive, and we are committed to serving as a champion for wellness by promoting the health of Albertans.
For more information, please contact Stefan Tarnawsky, Communications Officer, Corporate Communications, Alberta Blue Cross® at starnaws@ab.bluecross.ca.
