Media releases

In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, Alberta Blue Cross® and the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society are spotlighting women’s health through the Between Us: exploring the mind & body virtual lecture series. This free interactive series focuses on providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for discussing important…

Alberta Blue Cross is bringing back its very popular Community Wellbeing grant program for 2025, to support the diverse work of community organizations promoting the physical, mental and social wellbeing of Albertans. “We were overwhelmed last year by the positive response to this program, with more than 650 applications from…

After examining data from 250 diverse organizations across Canada—with a spotlight on Alberta-based companies—through their 2024 Organizational Wellbeing Benchmarking Survey1, Alberta Blue Cross® has developed a comprehensive look at the current state of organizational wellbeing. According to the report, 90 per cent of the surveyed organizations reported employee wellbeing is…

With Family Day approaching on February 17, Alberta Blue Cross® and Communities ChooseWell, operated by Alberta Recreation & Parks Association, 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…

Alberta Blue Cross® is excited to announce another year supporting active living infrastructure across the province through its Built Together grant program. After careful review of 115 applications, Alberta Blue Cross® has awarded the following 5 projects with a $50,000 grant each: Norwood School, Edmonton: accessible playgroundDover neighbourhood, Calgary: dementia-inclusive…