Alberta-NWT
June 2013
- Because of the catastrophic disruptions in southern Alberta due to flooding, the Canadian Cancer Society is stepping up its efforts to support cancer patients who need assistance.
May 2013
- While the death rate for most major cancers continues to decline in Canada, some rarer forms of the disease are taking a more significant toll.
May 2013
- Bill 203 will provide job protection for those who take time off to care for a dying family member
January 2013
- Flavoured tobacco ban loophole still allows for menthol – the minty-fresh flavour that makes addiction that much easier
July 2012
- Alberta-based researchers among those selected for Canadian Cancer Society Innovation Grants
May 2012
- Lung cancer deaths among Canadian women this year will nearly double that of breast cancer deaths.
April 2012
- April 27 is Daffodil Day
March 2012
- New website aims to educate young tanners
March 2012
- Albertans receiving bogus calls from scam artists pretending to collect charitable donations on behalf of the Society
February 2012
- University of Alberta immunologist harnessing the immune system to better attack cancer.
February 2012
- So-called base tans are a cancer risk and offer very little protection against sunburn
December 2011
- New coalition determined to raise awareness of skin cancer risk and push for stronger legislation prohibiting teenagers from using tanning salons
August 2011
- The Cash and Cars and More Lottery is back with 3,702 prizes worth more than $5.1 million.
June 2011
- The momentum for smoke-free vehicle legislation in Alberta is growing as Medicine Hat joins the list of municipalities taking a stand to protect kids from secondhand smoke exposure in cars.
June 2011
- Young men and women continue to use indoor tanning equipment, despite the increased risk of skin cancer
May 2011
- Annual Canadian Cancer Statistics report released today with special report on colorectal cancer – the second-leading cause of cancer death in Canada
April 2011
- Society commits more than $1.6 million dollars to Alberta-based cancer researchers
April 2011
- Apache Canada Ltd donates $50,000, including a 2009 Dodge Durango SUV and enough money to cover the vehicle’s operating costs for the next three years.