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Heritage Park is hosting Market Nights again, they will be held at the Heritage Town Square on Thursday and Fridays from 5 – 9 PM from November 26 to December 18. During this time, you can shop around, visit the artisan vendor booths, grab some food to eat or even make s’mores by the fire! You can also explore the …
Click here to read this article in English. La Semaine de la sensibilisation à l’intimidation est la troisième semaine de novembre. L’intimidation, qu’est-ce que c’est ? L’intimidation est un comportement répétitif hostile ou humiliant destiné à nuire, à faire peur ou à infliger de la détresse à autrui et pouvant lui porter préjudice psychologique ou constituer une atteinte à sa …
Cliquez ici pour lire ceci en français. Bullying Awareness Week is the third week of November. What is bullying? Bullying is repetitive hostile or humiliating behavior intended to harm, frighten or inflict distress on others. Bullying may cause psychological harm or damage one’s reputation. Bullying behaviors Bullying behaviors can be physical, e.g. pushing or hitting someone verbal, e.g. insulting or …
The Consumer Debt Negotiation Project is a project that aims to help Albertans facing debt by offering free legal advice. This project is done by the University of Calgary law school students who are volunteering their time to help those in need. The clinic is also collaborating with Pro Bono Law Alberta’s ongoing duty counsel and amicus programs as well …
Effective November 16, 2020, Alberta Health Services announced that patients in all Alberta hospitals are now only limited to one or two designated family or support people for their entire visit. Visitor access is only allowed for patients at end-of-life and for those receiving critical care for a life-threatening illness. Currently: One designated support is allowed for ambulatory, emergency or urgent …
November month is Domestic Violence Awarenesss Month in Canada. To learn more about this topic, you may view an upcoming presentation will provide a quick overview of pop culture and the media’s continuation and perpetuation of sexual violence, highlighting the interrelationship of anti-black racism, colorism, fatphobia and disability. The guest speaker is Monica Samuel, who is a community worker, social …
On November 26, it is Free Community Day for the Ally Toolkit Conference. On this Community Day, there will be free programming including yoga from Junction 9 Yoga, the CPS Diversity Panel, allyship and kids, social justice and active bystander allyship training. Throughout this day, you will be able to do some morning yoga, learn how to be an active …
Welcome to Residential Recycling & Disposal Info for Newcomers! We are starting an exciting new article series to help you learn the right way to recycle, dispose or donate your unwanted items. After you finish using a roll of toilet paper or paper towel: You end up with rolls in the centre, which look like this: Did you know that …
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The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau announced on November 13, the details of an investment of $1.5 billion in the Workforce Development Agreements (WDAs) with provinces and territories. This investment will help Canadians in underrepresented groups and in sectors that have been hardest hit by the pandemic (such as construction, transportation, and hospitality) quickly access supports to re-enter the workforce. This …
