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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

2023 Media releases

What will you build?

There is still time to apply for Alberta Blue Cross’s® Built Together grant program. Alberta Blue Cross’s® Built Together grant program is accepting applications until September 18. Each year, this program awards 5 grants of $50,000 for healthy living infrastructure projects across Alberta in one of each of the following…

Alberta Blue Cross®July 18, 2023

2023 Media releases

Alberta Blue Cross® shares essential summer safety tips

Beat the heat and be prepared for any situation that comes your way. Summer is in full swing, and Albertans are embracing all kinds of activities. From camping and swimming to backyard barbecues and outdoor festivals and concerts, safety is a key ingredient for enjoying the season responsibly. As a…

Alberta Blue Cross®July 11, 2023

2023 Media releases

What will you build?

Alberta Blue Cross’s® Built Together grant program opens May 15. Alberta Blue Cross’s® Built Together grant program is back in 2023. Each year, this program awards five $50,000 grants for healthy living infrastructure projects across Alberta in one of each of the following areas: Edmonton, Calgary, a secondary city, a…

Alberta Blue Cross®May 15, 2023

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