AHC’s programs, supports, and community capacity-building activities help to support people and strengthen communities in Greater Edmonton and several northern Alberta locations.

We love to share stories about people, programs, projects, and communities in action.

 

Here are a few recent stories:

  • CBC, January 2024

Targeting Racism in Sports

  • Diversity Magazine, November 2023:

AHC Nurturing Inclusive Communities

  • Diversity Magazine, October 2023:

AHC Spits Out 60 New Entrepreneurs and Calls for Access to Financial Support for New Entrepreneurs

  • Global Edmonton News, December 2022:

Making Hockey More Affordable for Canadian Newcomers

  • Sherwood Park, Strathcona County News, December 2022:

Canadian newcomers learn to love curling

  • CBC News Edmonton, October 2022:

Newcomers adjusting to Canada through hip-hop

  • CTV News Edmonton, October 2022:

Edmonton program helping girls, newcomers join sports

  • Lakeland Today, March 2022:

School division gives nod to Action for Healthy Communities for supporting newcomers

  • CBC Radio Active, January 2022:
  • Global News, August 2021:

Business newcomers shine at Al Fresco market in downtown Edmonton

  • CBC Edmonton, July 2021:

A jab in the comfort of home and other ways Alberta’s COVID-19 vaccine-hesitant are being convinced

  • Global News, July 2021:

AHC COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic and BBQ (July 9 and 10, 2021) (2:40 to 4:30)

  • CBC Edmonton, March 2021:

Collaborative outreach aims to help vulnerable populations in Edmonton during pandemic

  • City TV News Edmonton, July 2019:

AHC Entrepreneurs, people interviewed at K-Days business pop-up event

  • Edmonton Journal, July 2019:

Finding a path: Newcomer entrepreneurs carve space to share cultures at K-Days

 

For Media Personnel:

To discuss a story idea or arrange an interview with an AHC representative, please contact Jenica Thompson, Communications Coordinator.

Email: jenica.thompson@a4hc.ca | Tel. 587.532.7965