Alberta hands out 28th annual Minister's Seniors Service Awards
Nine individuals and organizations from across the province, including Edmonton, Calgary and Lethbridge, were recognized for their work supporting seniors.
The Alberta government has presented its Minister's Seniors Service Awards for the 28th year, recognizing individuals and organizations that support seniors across the province. Minister of Assisted Living and Social Services Nathan Neudorf said the awards honour those who give back and make a meaningful difference in seniors' lives.
Individual award winners for 2026 are Ansh Chavda of Edmonton, Janet Gobert of Bonnyville and Yvonne Ruys of Strathmore. Nonprofit organization awards went to Building Brains Together in Lethbridge, The Evergreens Foundation in Hinton and GEF Seniors Housing in Edmonton.
The Stronger at Every Age Awards were given to Josh Bellingham of Three Hills and the group Young Hearts, Old Souls of Calgary. Marlene Raasok of Airdrie received the Alice Modin Award. The government said recipient biographies are available online.
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