Media releases

As part of an ongoing partnership between Alberta Blue Cross® and the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society, the organizations celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8 by highlighting the Between Us: exploring the mind & body virtual lecture series. This free, interactive series provides an inclusive, welcoming environment for discussing…

Alberta Blue Cross® is once again launching its very popular Community Wellbeing grant program for 2026, to support the diverse work of community organizations promoting the physical, mental and social wellbeing of Albertans. “We were truly amazed by the incredible response to this program last year, receiving over 700 applications…

Alberta Blue Cross® is excited to announce another year of supporting active living infrastructure with the Built Together grant program. After a careful review of 134 applications (an increase of 19 over the previous year), Alberta Blue Cross® has awarded the following 5 projects with a $50,000 grant each: Glastonbury…

Alberta Blue Cross® has released its annual drug pipeline report, highlighting breakthrough therapies and expanding GLP-1 use as key future drivers of rising private plan costs. While clinical innovation continues to deliver meaningful advances for Canadians, it’s also expected to influence the financial landscape for plan sponsors. “Health benefits have…

Alberta Blue Cross® is shining a spotlight on everyday Albertans who are making extraordinary contributions to the wellbeing of their communities as it recognizes 11 outstanding individuals across the province through the Faces of Wellness program. “Faces of Wellness celebrates Albertans who are champions for physical, mental and social wellness…

With Family Day approaching on February 16, Alberta Blue Cross® and Ever Active are encouraging families to come together to create meaningful connections while promoting their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. Family Day in Alberta is a public holiday celebrated on the third Monday of February. It was established to…

On Wednesday, February 4, hundreds of participants including Alberta Blue Cross® team members will embrace Alberta’s unique winter and converge on the Legislature over the noon hour for Alberta Winter Walk Day 2026. This province-wide initiative gets Albertans up and moving during the winter months and celebrates our unique Alberta…

On Wednesday, February 4, hundreds of participants across Alberta including Alberta Blue Cross team members will embrace Alberta’s unique winter for Alberta Winter Walk Day 2026. This province-wide initiative gets Albertans up and moving during the winter months and celebrates our unique Alberta winter while promoting the year-round health benefits…

On Wednesday, February 4, tens of thousands of Albertans across the province will brave Alberta’s unique winter with Winter Walk Day 2026. “As a champion for wellbeing, Alberta Blue Cross is a longstanding sponsor of Alberta Winter Walk Day and we welcome Albertans across the province to come out and…

This year, for Giving Tuesday—a global movement encouraging individuals and organizations to give back—Hearts of Blue, Alberta Blue Cross®’s employee-led charity, is supporting communities across Alberta through a $50,000 donation to local food banks. Founded more than 25 years ago by Alberta Blue Cross® employees, Hearts of Blue was born…