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Season of Giving Begins with Giving Tuesday
‘Tis the season: the giving season, that is! Taking place on Dec. 2nd, Giving Tuesday marks the opening day of the giving season. Giving Tuesday follows Black Friday and Cyber Monday – two of the biggest shopping days of the year – and it is a day where charities, companies and individuals rally for their favourite causes to promote…
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Alberta men stand together against violence toward Aboriginal women
The Prentice Government and the Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association pledge to take a stand against violence towards Aboriginal women through the Moose Hide Campaign. The campaign asks men and boys to wear moose hide swatches to show their support for the elimination of violence against Aboriginal women and to honour the women and girls…
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JSE Farms Announced as Canadian Angus Association Eastern Feedlot of the Year
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Legion Receives “Hommage Athlétas” Award from Fédération québécoise d’athlétisme
Legion Track and Field Program a Stepping Stone International Competitions OTTAWA, ON – The Royal Canadian Legion has been chosen as the recipient of the 2014 “Hommage Athlétas” Award from the Fédération québécoise d’athlétisme. “Thanks to our development of both training and national level track and field competitions, youth across Canada are able to get…
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Nominations Open: WEGO Health Activist Awards
The Fourth Annual WEGO Health Activist Awards are in full swing, and we wanted to invite you to nominate a leader in your health community for a Health Activist Award. Click here to nominate! The WEGO Health Activist Awards were created to embody the mission of WEGO Health: to empower Health Activists, those patient influencers…
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Legion Supports Veterans Health Research
Announces Recipient of scholarship for advanced Veterans health research studies OTTAWA – Tom Eagles, Dominion President of The Royal Canadian Legion, attended the fifth annual forum of the Canadian Institute for Military and Veteran Health Research (CIMVHR) which was held in Toronto, Ontario between 24 and 26 November 2014 where he also announced this year’s…
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Christmas Shopping in Turner Valley
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Legion Supports Recommendations from Auditor General’s Report
Staffing, access to service and delays in handling claims are major areas that must be addressed OTTAWA, ON – The Royal Canadian Legion welcomes the Auditor General’s Report released Tuesday (Nov 25) which echoes many concerns highlighted by the Legion during the past several months – specifically related to Disability Benefits programs, staffing levels and…
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Government of Canada announces research project to support families of Canada’s Veterans
MP Ted Opitz addresses participants at Canadian Military and Veterans Health Research Forum TORONTO, Nov. 25, 2014 /CNW/ – On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Ted Opitz, Member of Parliament for Etobicoke Centre, today addressed participants at the fifth annual Canadian Military and Veteran Health Research Forum. During the forum, MP…
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RCMP High River Charity Checkstop
This year High River Emergency Services, along with Victim Services, will hold the second annual Charity Check Stop. On December 3, 2014 from 2pm to 4pm members will be conducting a “check stop” on Center Street to accept donations. This year we have chosen the Rowan House (an emergency shelter) and the High River Food…
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Foodapalooza to Raise Money for Inn From the Cold
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AHS: Better Choices Better Health Online
Do you have a chronic condition like diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, high blood pressure, obesity, chronic pain or others? Join this program to: Learn to manage your symptoms better Discover tips to manage your day-to-day activities Get support from others with long-term health problems Share you experiences and help others About the Better Choices, Better…
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Become a Hero Today for a Homeless Pet
Canada is a nation full of pet lovers, but recent research shows that many communities need some guidance on how to help solve the homeless problem. The 2014 Shelter Pet Report (by PetSmart Charities of Canada) found that while 73 per cent of people say that pet homelessness is at least somewhat important to them,…
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Get that Glow of Giving Well
Black Friday and Cyber Monday may leave bargain hunters satisfied. Who doesn’t like a good deal? But there’s another way to feel good while also doing good for others in the pre-holiday frenzy. On December 2 this year, an event called Giving Tuesday marks a global celebration filled with activities to support charities. But it’s…
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Tackling the Homelessness Issue in Rural & Remote Alberta: Over $2M Awarded to Projects in 11 Communities
Homelessness, while often hidden, is an indisputable fact in rural Alberta; one that, unfortunately, also appears to be on the rise. Housing and support services are a growing need in rural communities, to help those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, before their problems get worse. The Alberta Rural Development Network (ARDN)…
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