Links Resources – Whitecourt Cancer & Wellness Society

A current list of accommodations if needed while receiving treatment is available at the Patient and Family Resource Center at the Cross Cancer Institute 780-432-8456. A few examples of options that may be available in a variety of price points:

Amy's House

https://www.amyshouse.ca/stay

Outpatient Residence - University of Alberta Hospital

Phone: 780-432-8704, 780-407-6593 (Booking line for CCI patients)

Sorrentino's Compassion House

https://compassionhouse.org/stay-with-us/

Campus Tower Suite Hotel

https://www.campustower.com/deals/hospital-rate

Edmonton Mennonite Guest House

8304- 117 Street, Edmonton / Phone 780-433-6661

Email edmontonmennoniteguesthome@gmail.com

Cross Cancer Institute (CCI) Accommodation List - current as of June 2026

List of hotels and other places that the CCI Volunteer Van Shuttle Service picks up from.

The shuttle service is provided for CCI patients only and can be booked by calling 780-432-8334. When booking a hotel, indicate that you are a CCI patient as you may receive a discounted rate.

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Eating Well - Nutrition During and After Cancer Treatment

Eating Well When You Have Cancer

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High Protein Cookbook for Muscle Health During Cancer Treatment

https://era.library.ualberta.ca/items/a5fd6960-db6d-4682-9190-1a92659cca73

Free Download https://ualberta.scholaris.ca/bitstreams/6bb1c781-4cfb-43f8-993d-0b8d03eff47d/download

Options for Frozen and Fresh Meals

Heart to Home Meals

A national frozen meal delivery service for Seniors. Orders can be made online or by phone, no subscription necessary. Request a menu at:

https://www.hearttohomemeals.ca/

Violet-Mae's Bakery

A variety of frozen meals for purchase.

780-778-8814

5107 50th Avenue, Whitecourt

North Country Market

A variety of fresh and frozen soups and meals for purchase.

780-778-3309

3807 - 38 Avenue, Whitecourt

SJ's Meals Co.

A variety of frozen individual and family size meals and soups.

780-991-4808

Pick up anytime at Hydro Haven at 4703 - 52nd Avenue, Whitecourt.

Fresh meals can be ordered on line each week (by 2pm Sunday for pickup the following Thursday at Hydro Haven. $60 minimum)

Ordering page: https://www.sjsmealco.com/order-online

Booklet for Newly Diagnosed with Cancer

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/cca/if-cca-newly-diagnosed-with-cancer.pdf

Great Information on What To Do: In Between Getting a Cancer Diagnosis and Your First Cancer Care Appointment

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/webapps/elearning/wc/wc-if-cca-in-between-getting-a-cancer-diagnosis-and-your-first-cancer-care-appointment/story.html

AHS Online: Classes, Groups & Events

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cancer/Page16323.aspx

Wellspring Alberta

Wellspring Alberta is a charitable organization with a vision to ensure no one has to face cancer alone. Founded in 2007, it offers programs and services that meet the emotional, social and restorative needs of people living with cancer, their caregivers and their families. All of Wellspring’s programs are evidence-informed and offered free of charge and without referral. Wellspring Alberta operates two centres in Calgary, one in Edmonton and offers a full range of programs online and by phone.

https://wellspringalberta.ca

My Health Records - My Health Alberta Account

Create a 'My Health Records - My Health Alberta' account. This will allow you to access your test results, keep a record of your medications, immunizations and appointments.

https://myhealth.alberta.ca/myhealthrecords

Cancer Care Alberta

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/cancer/cancer.aspx

Alberta Supports

https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-supports.aspx

Mental Health Help Line

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/amh/Page16759.aspx

Indigenous Support

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/cca/if-cca-guide-to-cancer-for-indigenous-people.pdf

Caregivers Alberta

https://www.caregiversalberta.ca/