We’re supporting community-led, culturally relevant programs dedicated to preventing family violence. Through two grants, we’re funding organizations across Alberta that help address root causes of violence and empower vulnerable groups. Learn more: https://alberta.ca/supporting-family-violence-prevention-efforts (fb)

The fall immunization program will help protect those at highest risk of severe outcomes from COVID-19. Phase one of the new plan will provide vaccines free of charge to eligible Albertans, and phase two will be for healthy Albertans who will be required to pay an administration fee of $100 to receive the vaccine. Those eligible in phase one include: • health care workers • all residents of continuing care homes and seniors supportive living accommodations • home care clients • people six months of age and older with underlying medical conditions and compromised immune systems • those experiencing houselessness • people 65 and older receiving the Alberta Seniors Benefit Phase one appointments will begin on Oct. 1 for eligible Albertans, pending vaccine availability. Phase two appointments for all other Albertans are expected to begin on Oct. 20. Learn more: https://www.alberta.ca/release.cfm?xID=938073DB91799-EF1B-EA76-87A1E3CA5A46C5E3 (fb)