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ALBERTA CARE [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Provincial Government Programs (Canadian)
- Health Insurance
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan
1, record 1, English, Alberta%20Health%20Care%20Insurance%20Plan
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AHCIP 2, record 1, English, AHCIP
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Through the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan (AHCIP), the ministry provides residents of Alberta with full coverage for medically necessary physician and specific dental and oral surgical health services provided by dentists. 2, record 1, English, - Alberta%20Health%20Care%20Insurance%20Plan
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Assurance-maladie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Régime d'assurance-maladie de l'Alberta
1, record 1, French, R%C3%A9gime%20d%27assurance%2Dmaladie%20de%20l%27Alberta
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Traduction obtenue du Service de traduction du gouvernement de l'Alberta. 1, record 1, French, - R%C3%A9gime%20d%27assurance%2Dmaladie%20de%20l%27Alberta
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Health
1, record 2, English, Alberta%20Health
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Alberta Hospitals and Medical Care 1, record 2, English, Alberta%20Hospitals%20and%20Medical%20Care
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Alberta Health was established September 1988 by the amalgamation of Alberta Hospitals and Medical Care with some functions of Alberta Community and Occupational Health. Alberta Hospitals and Medical Care was established June 25, 1975 when Alberta Health and Social Development split to form Alberta Social Services and Community Health and Alberta Hospitals and Medical Care. 1, record 2, English, - Alberta%20Health
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Hospitals and Medical Care
1, record 2, French, Alberta%20Hospitals%20and%20Medical%20Care
former designation, correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Alberta Hospitals and Medical Care 1, record 2, French, Alberta%20Hospitals%20and%20Medical%20Care
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-02-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Waste Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Alberta CARE
1, record 3, English, Alberta%20CARE
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Alberta Coordinated Action for Recycling Enterprises 2, record 3, English, Alberta%20Coordinated%20Action%20for%20Recycling%20Enterprises
correct
- Association of Alberta Coordinated Action for Recycling Enterprises 1, record 3, English, Association%20of%20Alberta%20Coordinated%20Action%20for%20Recycling%20Enterprises
correct
- Northern CARE 2, record 3, English, Northern%20CARE
former designation, correct, Alberta
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Alberta Co-ordinated Action for Recycling Enterprises
- Association of Alberta Co-ordinated Action for Recycling Enterprises
- Northern Coordinated Action for Recycling Enterprises
- Northern Co-ordinated Action for Recycling Enterprises
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Gestion des déchets
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Alberta CARE
1, record 3, French, Alberta%20CARE
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Alberta Coordinated Action for Recycling Enterprises 2, record 3, French, Alberta%20Coordinated%20Action%20for%20Recycling%20Enterprises
correct
- Association of Alberta Coordinated Action for Recycling Enterprises 1, record 3, French, Association%20of%20Alberta%20Coordinated%20Action%20for%20Recycling%20Enterprises
correct
- Northern CARE 2, record 3, French, Northern%20CARE
former designation, correct, Alberta
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Alberta Co-ordinated Action for Recycling Enterprises
- Association of Alberta Co-ordinated Action for Recycling Enterprises
- Northern Coordinated Action for Recycling Enterprises
- Northern Co-ordinated Action for Recycling Enterprises
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Social Services and Social Work
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta
1, record 4, English, Kids%20Cancer%20Care%20Foundation%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta is a charitable organization that helps families fighting childhood cancer in Alberta. [Its] programs are uniquely designed to meet the needs of the whole family at each stage of the cancer journey, from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. The foundation helps Alberta children and families by providing funding and programs in these key areas: camp and outreach; research and hospital; and education support and scholarship programs. 2, record 4, English, - Kids%20Cancer%20Care%20Foundation%20of%20Alberta
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Kids Cancer Care Foundation of Alberta
1, record 4, French, Kids%20Cancer%20Care%20Foundation%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-08-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Social Services and Social Work
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta
1, record 5, English, Child%20and%20Youth%20Care%20Association%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CYCAA 2, record 5, English, CYCAA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A small provincial organization founded in 1972. [Its mission is] to promote, improve and maintain progressive standards of child/youth care services [and] to encourage an active public interest in child/youth care services. 3, record 5, English, - Child%20and%20Youth%20Care%20Association%20of%20Alberta
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Child and Youth Care Association of Alberta
1, record 5, French, Child%20and%20Youth%20Care%20Association%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- CYCAA 2, record 5, French, CYCAA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organisme provincial de petite envergure fondé en 1972. 3, record 5, French, - Child%20and%20Youth%20Care%20Association%20of%20Alberta
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-07-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Education
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Child Care Network Association
1, record 6, English, Alberta%20Child%20Care%20Network%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Alberta Child Care Network Association and the Early Childhood Professional Association of Alberta merged to form the Alberta Child Care Association. 2, record 6, English, - Alberta%20Child%20Care%20Network%20Association
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Pédagogie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Child Care Network Association
1, record 6, French, Alberta%20Child%20Care%20Network%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-07-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Education
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta
1, record 7, English, Association%20of%20Early%20Childhood%20Educators%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- AECEA 1, record 7, English, AECEA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Alberta Child Care Association 2, record 7, English, Alberta%20Child%20Care%20%20Association
former designation, correct
- ACCA 1, record 7, English, ACCA
former designation, correct
- ACCA 1, record 7, English, ACCA
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The organization aims] to strengthen and advance a unified early learning and child care profession in Alberta. 1, record 7, English, - Association%20of%20Early%20Childhood%20Educators%20of%20Alberta
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Pédagogie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Association of Early Childhood Educators of Alberta
1, record 7, French, Association%20of%20Early%20Childhood%20Educators%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Alberta Child Care Association 2, record 7, French, Alberta%20Child%20Care%20Association
former designation, correct
- ACCA 1, record 7, French, ACCA
former designation, correct
- ACCA 1, record 7, French, ACCA
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-05-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Social Services and Social Work
- Sociology of Childhood and Adolescence
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Family Child Care Association
1, record 8, English, Alberta%20Family%20Child%20Care%20Association
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- AFCCA 2, record 8, English, AFCCA
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Alberta Family Day Home Association 3, record 8, English, Alberta%20Family%20Day%20Home%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mission. To promote and advance quality child care for all contracted family child care programs in Alberta through education, collaboration and support. 4, record 8, English, - Alberta%20Family%20Child%20Care%20Association
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Sociologie de l'enfance et de l'adolescence
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Family Child Care Association
1, record 8, French, Alberta%20Family%20Child%20Care%20Association
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- AFCCA 2, record 8, French, AFCCA
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Alberta Family Day Home Association 3, record 8, French, Alberta%20Family%20Day%20Home%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-05-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Sociology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Continuing Care Association
1, record 9, English, Alberta%20Continuing%20Care%20Association
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ACCA 2, record 9, English, ACCA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[ACCA] advances the continuing care system by: advocating for effective public policy; assisting members in networking education and pursuit of best practices; promoting sustainability and innovation; championing quality care and quality of life for individuals receiving continuing care. 3, record 9, English, - Alberta%20Continuing%20Care%20Association
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sociologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Continuing Care Association
1, record 9, French, Alberta%20Continuing%20Care%20Association
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ACCA 2, record 9, French, ACCA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - external organization data 2012-11-13
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Protection of Farm Animals
- Compartment - Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Farm Animal Care
1, record 10, English, Alberta%20Farm%20Animal%20Care
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- AFAC 1, record 10, English, AFAC
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Alberta Farm Animal Care Association 2, record 10, English, Alberta%20Farm%20Animal%20Care%20%20Association
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AFAC is an association [created] in 1993 by the livestock producers of Alberta to: promote responsible, humane animal care; engage in discussion with the public; monitor and participate in issues and legislation, and; encourage animal care research. 3, record 10, English, - Alberta%20Farm%20Animal%20Care
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Alberta Farm Animal Care Association; Alberta Farm Animal Care; AFAC: titles and abbreviation used at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. 4, record 10, English, - Alberta%20Farm%20Animal%20Care
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Protection des animaux (Agric.)
- Tiroir - Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Farm Animal Care
1, record 10, French, Alberta%20Farm%20Animal%20Care
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- AFAC 1, record 10, French, AFAC
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Alberta Farm Animal Care Association 2, record 10, French, Alberta%20Farm%20Animal%20Care%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Alberta Farm Animal Care Association; Alberta Farm Animal Care; AFAC : titres et abréviation en usage à Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada. 3, record 10, French, - Alberta%20Farm%20Animal%20Care
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-03-17
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Palliative Care Association of Alberta
1, record 11, English, Palliative%20Care%20Association%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- PCAA 2, record 11, English, PCAA
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Palliative Care Association of Alberta
1, record 11, French, Palliative%20Care%20Association%20of%20Alberta
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- PCAA 2, record 11, French, PCAA
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 11, French, - Palliative%20Care%20Association%20of%20Alberta
Record 11, Key term(s)
- Association des soins palliatifs de l'Alberta
- Association albertaine des soins palliatifs
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2003-11-21
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Health Care Auxiliaries Association
1, record 12, English, Alberta%20Health%20Care%20Auxiliaries%20Association
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- AHAA 2, record 12, English, AHAA
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- Alberta Hospital Auxiliaries Association 1, record 12, English, Alberta%20Hospital%20Auxiliaries%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Health Care Auxiliaries Association
1, record 12, French, Alberta%20Health%20Care%20Auxiliaries%20Association
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- AHAA 2, record 12, French, AHAA
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- Alberta Hospital Auxiliaries Association 1, record 12, French, Alberta%20Hospital%20Auxiliaries%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellations et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 12, French, - Alberta%20Health%20Care%20Auxiliaries%20Association
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-07-09
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Long Term Care Association
1, record 13, English, Alberta%20Long%20Term%20Care%20Association
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- ALTCA 2, record 13, English, ALTCA
correct, Alberta
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed by the association. 3, record 13, English, - Alberta%20Long%20Term%20Care%20Association
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Long Term Care Association
1, record 13, French, Alberta%20Long%20Term%20Care%20Association
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- ALTCA 2, record 13, French, ALTCA
correct
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 3, record 13, French, - Alberta%20Long%20Term%20Care%20Association
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1998-05-21
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Health Care Employees Union of Alberta
1, record 14, English, Health%20Care%20Employees%20Union%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Health Care Employees Union of Alberta
1, record 14, French, Health%20Care%20Employees%20Union%20of%20Alberta
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Key term(s)
- Syndicat des employés des soins de la santé de l'Alberta
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1998-03-23
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Association of Services for Children and Families
1, record 15, English, Alberta%20Association%20of%20Services%20for%20Children%20and%20Families
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- AASCF 2, record 15, English, AASCF
correct, Alberta
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- Alberta Association of Child Care Centres 1, record 15, English, Alberta%20Association%20of%20Child%20Care%20%20Centres
former designation, correct
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Association of Services for Children and Families
1, record 15, French, Alberta%20Association%20of%20Services%20for%20Children%20and%20Families
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- AASCF 2, record 15, French, AASCF
correct, Alberta
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- Alberta Association of Child Care Centres 1, record 15, French, Alberta%20Association%20of%20Child%20Care%20Centres
former designation, correct
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement confirmé par l'organisme. 3, record 15, French, - Alberta%20Association%20of%20Services%20for%20Children%20and%20Families
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1996-03-13
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Indian Health Care Commission
1, record 16, English, Alberta%20Indian%20Health%20Care%20Commission
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- AIHCC 2, record 16, English, AIHCC
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Indian Health Care Commission
1, record 16, French, Alberta%20Indian%20Health%20Care%20Commission
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- AIHCC 1, record 16, French, AIHCC
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information obtenue de l'organisme. 1, record 16, French, - Alberta%20Indian%20Health%20Care%20Commission
Record 16, Key term(s)
- Commission sanitaire indienne pour l'Alberta
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1994-11-09
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- The Alberta Health Care Insurance Act
1, record 17, English, The%20Alberta%20Health%20Care%20Insurance%20Act
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- The Alberta Health Care Insurance Act
1, record 17, French, The%20Alberta%20Health%20Care%20Insurance%20Act
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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