Category: Organizations

  • Community spirit helps Parkinson SuperWalk hit the 25-year mark

    Community spirit helps Parkinson SuperWalk hit the 25-year mark

      TORONTO, ON – Back in 1990 when seven members of the Toronto (Ontario) Chapter held the first SuperWalk, it’s likely that they dreamed about bigger success in the future. Twenty-five years later, after steady growth, Parkinson SuperWalk inspires participation by more than 14,000 walkers and volunteers in more than 115 communities from coast to…

  • Liberals Would Advance Firefighter Issues, Trudeau says

    Liberals Would Advance Firefighter Issues, Trudeau says

    Party Leader cites survivor benefit, action plan for PTSD at IAFF Conference OTTAWA, April 27, 2015 /CNW/ – The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) welcomed a commitment today from Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau that a future Liberal Government would act on issues that are important to firefighters and to the public’s safety. Trudeau,…

  • The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation launches ‘3’s for These’ campaign

    The Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation launches ‘3’s for These’ campaign

      Just $33.33 puts 100 toothbrushes into the hands of children who don’t have any! (Calgary, Alberta) – April is National Oral Health Awareness Month and in support, the Calgary-based Tooth Fairy Children’s Foundation has launched its new 3’s for These fundraising campaign aimed at placing toothbrushes into the hands of children (who don’t have…

  • April 28th is a day like no other. It is a Day of Mourning

    April 28th is a day like no other. It is a Day of Mourning

    WSIB holds ceremony to honour workers who have died, been injured or suffered illness in the workplace TORONTO, April 28, 2015 /CNW/ – The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) commemorated the National Day of Mourning at a ceremony this morning. Threads of Life families, labour and employers and WSIB staff, gathered to honour workers who…

  • $50,000 in emergency support following earthquake in Nepal

    $50,000 in emergency support following earthquake in Nepal

    TORONTO, April 28, 2015 /CNW/ – Sun Life Financial announced today it will contribute $50,000 to support relief efforts for those affected by the devastating earthquake that struck Nepal on April 25th. The contribution will come from the Sun Life Financial International Response Fund at the Canadian Red Cross, which will enable emergency support to be…

  • Red Cross Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Nepal

    Red Cross Responds to Devastating Earthquake in Nepal

      Ottawa, April 25, 2015 – The Red Cross is providing emergency assistance following a magnitude 7.9 earthquake that struck near Kathmandu, Nepal, causing widespread devastation. Canadians are encouraged to help support emergency response efforts by making a donation to the Canadian Red Cross. “This earthquake struck a highly populated area, and we know that…

  • James M. Flaherty receives Former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Honourable Norman Kwong Award

    James M. Flaherty receives Former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Honourable Norman Kwong Award

      Calgary, AB – Easter Seals Alberta is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2014 Former, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, Honourable Norman Kwong Award, James M. Flaherty. The announcement was made on February 27, 2015 at Easter Seals Alberta’s Annual Awards Dinner where Mary Kwong – the wife of former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta,…

  • Longview Legacy Walking/Jogging Path Being Planned

      The Longview Arts, Recreation and Community (ARC) Society is planning to construct a one-kilometre pathway along the top of the ridge overlooking the Highwood River west of Longview. The total cost is estimated to be about $162,000, of which $81,550 has been raised already: $1,550 in community fundraisers, $35,000 from the Legacy Oil and…

  • High River’s Heaven Can Wait Online Auction

    High River’s Heaven Can Wait Online Auction

    Heaven Can Wait is holding our first online auction to help support the ongoing care of our animals. With the scope and crisis of the Milk River dogs, local artist Kari Martin has spearheaded this fundraising effort by producing 8 original pieces of art depicting each of the dogs who came into our care. Additional…

  • Legion Acknowledges Second Battle of Ypres 22 April – 25 May 1915

    Legion Acknowledges Second Battle of Ypres 22 April – 25 May 1915

      OTTAWA, ON – April 22nd marked the beginning of the Second Battle of Ypres and the first use of poison gas on the Western Front. “Its significance has sometimes been lost but today, on the 100th anniversary, we remember the crucial contributions Canadians made during that battle,” says Dominion President of The Royal Canadian…

  • Sheep River Ramblers Win YOU People’s Choice Award

    Sheep River Ramblers Win YOU People’s Choice Award

      The Sheep River Ramblers walking program has been awarded the 2015 YOU Libraries People’s Choice Award. Congratulations to the Sheep River Library for initiating this successful program. The Ramblers would like to thank everyone who signed in and voted for the People’s Choice award. The Award will be officially presented at the annual Alberta…

  • Anyone can Become a Victim of Crime

    Anyone can Become a Victim of Crime

      Alberta, Canada – When a crime occurs that affects you, it is comforting to know that support is available in your area.  Last year, victim service programs responded to 54,118 new cases of crime or tragedy; 45% of them involved assistance to victims of violent crimes. These valuable services are provided by the 76…

  • Millarville Horticulture Club: Potluck and Perennials

    Millarville Horticulture Club: Potluck and Perennials

    Every second Tuesday of the month (Sept to May) at 7:30pm a speaker is arranged to talk and share their knowledge with the club. We meet at the Millarville church house. May 12th is our spring potluck at 6:30pm; bring your favourite dish. We are lucky to have Janet Melrose visiting to talk about perennial…

  • Royal Canadian Mint Announces Notable Canadians Who Will Judge Public’s Submissions For My Canada, My Inspiration Coin Design Contest

    Royal Canadian Mint Announces Notable Canadians Who Will Judge Public’s Submissions For My Canada, My Inspiration Coin Design Contest

      Canadians to vote online in September on panel’s selection of finalist designs OTTAWA, ONTARIO – To celebrate Canada’s upcoming 150th anniversary, the Royal Canadian Mint launched a national contest inviting Canadians to design the 5-cent, 10-cent, 25-cent, one-dollar and two-dollar coins that will circulate in 2017. To assist in the selection of five finalist…

  • Camrose and District Victim Services Photo Essay: Lucy the Dog

    Camrose and District Victim Services Photo Essay: Lucy the Dog

      In 2013, we introduced you to Caber, Canada’s first “Trauma K9,” in a National Victims of Crime Awareness Week (Victims Week) Sharing Our Stories video. Since that time, the use of victim service dogs has increased significantly across the country. Camrose and District Victim Services, one of only two amalgamated Victim Service units in…