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2024 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® challenges all Albertans to participate in Winter Walk Day

On Wednesday, February 7, hundreds of thousands of Albertans across the province will embrace the cold and celebrate our Alberta winters with Winter Walk Day 2024. Alberta Blue Cross® challenges all Albertans to participate by bundling up, going outside and getting active. “The health benefits of walking and of getting…

Alberta Blue Cross®February 5, 2024

2024 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® announces Built Together grant recipients

Alberta Blue Cross® is thrilled to announce the recipients of the 2023 Built Together grant program. The following 5 projects, selected from a pool of 102 applications, have each been awarded a grant of $50,000 each: Kensington School, Edmonton: inclusive playgroundSt. Stephen School, Calgary: accessible playgroundGood Shepherd School, Peace River:…

Alberta Blue Cross®January 17, 2024

2024 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® Indigenous scholarship applications close January 31st

Indigenous young adults across the province have until the end of the month to apply for the 2024 Alberta Blue Cross® Indigenous scholarship program, which closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, January 31st. “We’ve been privileged to support some incredibly deserving individuals in their education journeys through this program,” says…

Alberta Blue Cross®January 15, 2024

2024 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® recognizes courageous Albertans championing wellness

Alberta Blue Cross® is starting off the New Year by recognizing Albertans who are everyday champions for wellness in their own lives, workplaces and communities through its annual Faces of Wellness program. Grand prize recipient Ufuoma Muwhen lived with the emotional and physical challenges of sickle cell disease for 18…

Alberta Blue Cross®January 3, 2024

2023 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® cautions Albertans to stay off thin ice

As a supporter of Alberta’s preventable injury awareness campaign, Alberta Blue Cross® is reminding Albertans to stay off thin ice—given the unseasonably warm winter we have had so far. “Through the holiday season, frozen bodies of water offer great opportunities for outdoor winter recreation such as ice fishing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling,…

Alberta Blue Cross®December 20, 2023

2023 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® announces Community Wellbeing grant program recipients

Alberta Blue Cross has just awarded $150,000 to 75 outstanding community volunteers across the province and the charitable organizations they serve through its new Community Wellbeing grant program. The program was launched in May 2023 as part of Alberta Blue Cross’s celebration of its 75th anniversary, with the intent to…

Alberta Blue Cross®October 27, 2023

2023 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® Indigenous scholarship program is now open for applications

Alberta Blue Cross® is encouraging Indigenous young adults across the province to consider applying for its Indigenous scholarship program, which is now accepting applications. The Alberta Blue Cross® Indigenous scholarship program offers 9 scholarships of $1,500 every year. The scholarships are awarded based on personal goals, financial need and community…

Alberta Blue Cross®October 3, 2023

2023 Media releases

Last chance to apply for the Faces of Wellness program

Alberta Blue Cross® is looking to recognize Albertans who are champions for wellness in their communities through its annual Faces of Wellness program. Each year, the program recognizes those making positive lifestyle changes toward becoming healthier, promoting a health-related cause, making the most of life while living with a chronic…

Alberta Blue Cross®September 18, 2023

2023 Media releases

Less than 2 weeks left to apply for Alberta Blue Cross’s® Built Together grant program

What will you build? Five $50,000 grants are up for grabs with Alberta Blue Cross’s® Built Together grant program—and eligible organizations have until September 18 to apply. Each year, this program awards grants for healthy living infrastructure projects across Alberta in 1 of each of the following areas: Edmonton, Calgary, a…

Alberta Blue Cross®September 7, 2023

2023 Media releases

Faces of Wellness program seeks Albertans who inspire wellness

Alberta Blue Cross® is looking to recognize Albertans who are champions for wellness in their communities through its annual Faces of Wellness Program. Each year, the program recognizes those making positive lifestyle changes toward becoming healthier, promoting a health-related cause, making the most of life while living with a chronic…

Alberta Blue Cross®August 1, 2023

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