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On any given day, Janice would jump out of bed and get to the water with her kayak. If she had company join her at Eagle Lake, the canoe got wet too. The awe-inspiring sunrises while she watched the birds were nothing less than spectacular. That's the kind of living most of us dream about. Continue reading "Paying It Forward – Janice Makes it Happen for the Alberta Institute for Wildlife Conservation" →
Making a Difference
Winter Whoolies: Project Warmth Society
Project Warmth has their finger on the pulse of out-in-the-cold Calgarians. As we ready ourselves for some snowy roads and predictably unpredictable Canadian winter weather, it is hard to imagine what facing those chilly blasts and soaking snow falls would be like without a proper coat, or a hat to keep them at bay! Continue reading "Winter Whoolies: Project Warmth Society" →
Before the Bell: Breakfast For Learning Gives Kids a Good Start
The Breakfast For Learning Mission
Breakfast for Learning is a national charity that educates, and empowers communities to deliver school based nutrition programs, helping children and youth realize their full potential in life. Continue reading "Before the Bell: Breakfast For Learning Gives Kids a Good Start" →
Parenting: Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World
Kids. They grip our hearts in a way no one or nothing else can. When we watch the news and see or hear anything that affects a child, there’s a part in all of us that squirms and churns. We want our future adults to be safe, to be raised well and to be productive and hopeful citizens. Some days it’s a little more challenging than others to impart life skills they can use for their lifetime! Continue reading "Parenting: Raising Positive Kids in a Negative World" →
Change Starts With You
Change - It all starts with you. What does that catch phrase even mean? Continue reading "Change Starts With You" →
When Tragedy Strikes: Distress Centres Help
As most of the nation has probably heard, our home base of Calgary suffered a horrific tragedy this week. Five young adults lost their lives at the hands of a friend and school mate. Times like these create an overwhelm of emotion in many of us for varying reasons. We may not know what the parents of these six young people are going through, the unimaginable pain; however, each of us have experienced pain and loss to some degree. Hearing the devastating news of someone else's tragedy can trigger memories and feelings about our own difficult experiences. Continue reading "When Tragedy Strikes: Distress Centres Help" →
Civics 101: Would You Act to Right a Wrong?
Would you act to right a wrong?
When Cheryl donated her SUV in March of 2012, she intended to serve and support her area animal shelter. Her simple wish grew into so much more! Continue reading "Civics 101: Would You Act to Right a Wrong?" →
Laughter IS the Best Medicine!
It's Wednesday. Have you seen that GEICO Insurance ad about being happier than a camel on Wednesday? He's my favourite and I've contributed substantially to the 21 million views, I'm sure! If you haven't watched it you should, so hear you go:
Continue reading "Laughter IS the Best Medicine!" →
It’s a Sad, Sad Day: When “Recycle Your Ride” is About More Than Metal and Tires
I have said for a couple of years that I don't know what I'll do when I have to let go of my beloved car. I still don't. It was involved in a hit & run last week and I just found out it's a total loss. I'm now face-to-face with what the words "recycle your ride" really mean on a personal level! Continue reading "It’s a Sad, Sad Day: When “Recycle Your Ride” is About More Than Metal and Tires" →
One Step at a Time: Juvenile Diabetes
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation is all about research in action! JDRF engages families living with Type 1 Diabetes by providing support in multiple ways. They are engaged in medical research and application. Wellness instruction and lifestyle management are keys to their care. Continue reading "One Step at a Time: Juvenile Diabetes" →
