Lisa Grant

Apr 4, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Lisa Grant

Need a hip or knee replacement in Alberta? You'll likely have to wait longer than most Canadians. A new report from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) released Thursday shows Albertans are waiting longer than the national average for both types of procedures. The institute's latest data looks at wait times for hip and knee replacements, hip fracture repair, certain cancer surgeries, as well as radiation therapy.

Mar 24, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Lisa Grant |Alejandro Melgar

The Kidney Foundation of Canada is raising awareness about getting a check-up amid a desperate need for organ donation. It's estimated 1-in-10 Canadians have kidney disease and don't know it, and the foundation says until there is a cure, a transplant is often the best solution. This also comes as a genetically modified pig kidney was transplanted into a patient in a ground-breaking operation in Boston on Thursday.

Mar 24, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Lisa Grant

Calgary's Youth Employment Centre is gearing up to see thousands for Thursday's 25th annual Youth Hiring Fair. The job fair has had around 5,000 youth between the ages of 15 and 24 each year, and they expect the same amount to come down and connect with over 80 employers looking to hire immediately. Tara Huxley, the community programs and services coordinator with the City of Calgary with the centre says thousands of jobs are available.

Feb 24, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Lisa Grant |Alejandro Melgar

University of Calgary graduate students are asking the province to look east to find a solution to the housing crisis. By now, the stresses facing low-income Calgarians, including students, are well-known, as they face tough and often impossible situations. Politicians and experts continue to fend off calls for rent control, saying traditional rent caps discourage owners from renting and can actually work against those who need help the most.

Jan 11, 2024 | calgary.citynews.ca | Lisa Grant |Lauryn Heintz

Animal welfare officials are warning pet owners not to forget their animals outside in the extreme cold. The Calgary Human Society expects to be very busy responding to concerns about animals in distress. Brad Nichols with the society says there's a no tolerance policy during these conditions. "When we get these types of calls, we do attend, we do attempt to talk to the owner and certainly, we'll be doing some education and seeking compliance before taking that animal from the yard," he said.