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In this episode Mark Holthe and Brady Schnell, Clareshold Economic Development Officer, share their views on the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot program, its successes and challenges. Who can apply for RNIP, how the candidates are selected for the RNIP, where, and how you should search for job offers? Find the answers to these and other questions by listening to the podcast episode. About RNIP: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/immigrate-canada/rural-northern-immigration-pilot.html Claresholm RNIP: https://www.claresholm.ca/rural-northern-immigration-pilot About our Sponsors - Joorney Business Plans: Joorney Business Plans is the leading immigration business plan writing service provider in Canada. With more than ten years of experience, Joorney has grown to become a trusted partner for immigration consultants and lawyers. Joorney focuses on preparing business plans for ICTs, Startup Visa, Significant Benefit, Self Employed, PNPs, and more. Their main competitive advantages are reliability, responsiveness, and overall customer service. For those of you who don't yet know about Joorney, ask your colleagues about them, they're amazing, or even better, try out their work. You can visit their website at https://bit.ly/HOLTHEJOORNEY10 and mention you listen to my podcast with the code HOLTHEJOORNEY10 which provides a 10% discount on a first business plan for new lawyers.

In this episode, Cassidy & Shelby are primarily focused on not missing their exit for Stoney Trail on a late night drive home from Claresholm, Alberta. In the truck they discuss how pretty runs are not always fast, if barrel racers really are bullies and of course a quick recap on their runs in the open at two of the best barrel races in the province, the Yellow Rose Futurity & Derby and the South Country Futurity & Derby. FOLLOW US! Insta// TPP Cassidy Shelby Tik Tok// TPP⁠ ⁠Cassidy⁠ ⁠Shelby⁠

5:13 | "This might be political suicide," said UCP candidate Chelsae Petrovic before suggesting some heart attack victims should take more personal accountability. The mayor of Claresholm and candidate for the riding of Livingstone/Macleod is refusing to apologize for her statement during a podcast interview, suggesting critics are taking her remarks out of context. Charles Adler tells us how he sees the latest "bozo eruption" impacting the election landscape (if at all). Plus, Alberta's Ethics Commissioner confirms she's investigating Premier Danielle Smith's controversial phone call with Artur Pawlowski weeks before he faced charges relating to the Coutts border blockade. Will this story still be a story seven weeks from now, when Albertans go to the polls?  35:00 | Canada's police chiefs are telling Canadian premiers much of law enforcement's work is "pointless," considering the cushy bail conditions granted to serial offenders. National Post columnist Tristin Hopper's been covering this development, and joins Ryan to talk about it. Also, why aren't more people talking about the Mass Casualty Commission's final report on the Nova Scotia massacre?  1:01:35 | We LOVE the story Real Talker Lacey shared about a Florida boy who'd been bullied for a homemade t-shirt he made. This week's Positive Reflections presented by Kuby Energy highlights an amazing update to a story that started off in a discouraging direction.  GET A FREE SOLAR QUOTE TODAY: https://kubyenergy.ca/ SUBMIT YOUR POSITIVE REFLECTION! talk@ryanjespersen.com  WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Welcome to the Cross Border Interviews With Chris Brown, Today's guest is Claresholm (AB) Town Councillor Kieth Carlson ******************** Visit www.crossborderinterviews.ca for more details and a list of all the links mentioned during this interview. The Cross Border Interview Podcast was Produced and Edited by Miranda, Brown & Associates Inc © 2023

 Claresholm RNIP Employer Selection Figures for 2020, 2021, and part of 2022 Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Data Analysis release. Today is the 1st of February, 2023. We are coming to you today from the Polinsys Studios in Cambridge, Ontario. This video may be of interest to foreign nationals and Canadian temporary residents targeting RNIP Employer driven program, a Canadian Federal program where employers are allowed to hire based on the city or town in Canada, they operate in. This data is about the RNIP program Processing for the years 2020, 2021 and until April 30, 2022 for the City of Claresholm.  This important data will give you some understanding on the number of people being selected by employers and processed in the RNIP Program from the city of Claresholm every year. This is one program which is becoming popular and growing! In 2020, the total number of People selected by employers and processed in the city of Claresholm  was 0 applicants and this figure jumped to 48 in 2021 and 2022, in just the first 4 months, the total number selected by employers and processed for Canadian Permanent Residence in the city of Claresholm under the RNIP Program was 5 applicants. We are seeing an appreciative increase in employer selections year over year for the RNIP program and this employer-driven program is gathering steam. An employer selection leads to quick processing for the entire family for Canadian Permanent Residence We expect the numbers to increase in the coming years. Welcome to this weekly video update on PNP news brought to you by IRC News. We understand the importance of staying informed about Canadian job opportunities, data analysis, and immigration news, and that's why we're here to provide you with the latest information. To further your understanding of becoming a Canadian Permanent Resident, we invite you to watch our free online YouTube videos at https://polinsys.com/p. Our Canadian Authorized Representative also conducts a free Q&A session every Friday to answer any questions you may have. For more information and Zoom meeting credentials, please visit https://myar.me. It's important to note that the Canadian Government regulates who can charge fees for immigration services, so we recommend following the link https://polinsys.co/rep for more information. If you're looking for a free evaluation of your Canada PR application, please visit https://myar.me/evaluationXX. To stay updated with our latest news, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. We appreciate your support and hope you've found this video informative. If you liked this news, please like the video and to receive notifications about more Canadian job positions, please subscribe to our channel.

The Canadian College Baseball Conference kicks off its first spring season since 2019 this weekend. The 2020 season was turfed in the initial aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the logistics for the 2021 season meant they would have to wait for another day. And that day has finally come for those Western Canadian college teams, including Prairie Baseball Academy. At the centre of that program is Todd Hubka, who has seen it all since joining in 1996, first as an assistant coach to Blair Kubicek, before taking the reigns in 2010. He and I actually share the same hometowns, originally being from Carmangay, then going to high school in Claresholm, and randomly crossed paths again while he was coaching the Lethbridge Bulls while I was a young reporter in Medicine Hat. We've been able to share a few laughs over text and phone calls over the years, so it was only a matter of time before we had him on the podcast. We talked about his upbringing, including throwing a no-hitter, his coaching philosophies and his expectations of his young PBA club this spring.

Visas issued under RNIP for type of jobs in Claresholm, AlbertaGood day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Data Analysis release from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. Today is the 13th of Mar, 2022.Today we are going to do give some information on the type of jobs employers have chosen in the town of Claresholm, Alberta on a new Employer Driven program called RNIP or Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot which I usually term it as a municipality led program for smaller towns in Canada across many provinces. Today we will focus on the RNIP program delivered through the town of Claresholm, Manitoba. RNIP is popular in this town and employers are seen using the program to attract the right talent if they are not able to locate in Canada. Employers in Claresholm, Alberta selected people under the RNIP program and based on information provide by IRCC, there are some of the job titles based on visa processing. This list from visa issuance from this town between Jan 2019 and August 2021NOC4154-Ministers of ReligionNOC 6311-Food Service SupervisorsNOC 6641-Food Service Counter AttendantNOC 6661-Light Duty CleanersNOC 7452-Material HandlersNOC 7511-Transport Truck DriversNOC 9461-Process Control & MachineThis does not mean that these types of jobs are the only opportunity in this town, However, this provides a snapshot on the type of employers targeting employment in the sectors which these jobs represent.The Wholesome approach offered by Polinsys supports multiple Canadian Permanent Residence pathways both federal and provincial, on a single platform. Please attend the FREE on-demand webinars by following this link: https://polinsys.com/p

2021 will go down as the year solar boomed in Alberta. Just as the largest solar project in Canada came online in April in Claresholm, Alberta a project 3.5 times larger was already under construction. There are dozens of projects underway and even Alberta's oil industry is building solar farms in the energy-rich province. See our blog: www.greenenergyfutures.ca

4:02 | Bitcoin Well CEO Adam O'Brien on digital currency in Canada and abroad. 16:06 | Calgary-based physician Dr. Stephanie Cooper shares her experience treating patients during the #COVID19AB fourth wave, using social media to source life-saving equipment, and the call for a firebreak in the province. 1:16:43 | Roy's Place owner/chef Kieth Carlson explains how his restaurant in Claresholm, AB is experiencing in-person and online harassment as the establishment does its best to keep-up with and uphold the pandemic health restrictions.  1:36:26 | China Institute's Director Emeritus Gordon Houlden explores if "hostage diplomacy" is behind the release of Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor from Chinese prison following Huawei CFO Meng Wanzho's safe return to China.  1:52:32 | A light note to start off our broadcast week with... it's #PositiveReflections, presented by Kuby Energy.

On December 15, 2011 four young adults were heading to the airport after a night out celebrating, when the ex-boyfriend of one of the women forced them off the road and then shot at the vehicle, killing three of the passengers before turning the gun on himself.This is the story of Tabitha Stepple and the Claresholm highway shooting. Scott Conway's Article|https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2013/02/23/fathers_and_daughters_lives_shattered_by_separate_murders.htmlPatreon |https://www.patreon.com/Femicide_PodcastSupport My Podcast |https://www.buymeacoffee.com/FemicidePodcastFollow |@femicide_podcast on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/femicide_podcast/ @femicidepodcast on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/femicidepodcastHome Studio Equipment Used | Affiliate LinksBlue Yeti USB Microphone | https://amzn.to/2ShOMcrFoam Windscreen cover | https://amzn.to/38nriZaPop Filter | https://amzn.to/2Sjeu0vAcoustic Absorption Panel | https://amzn.to/39thLjcApple MacBook Pro | https://amzn.to/2OJip4cMusic credits |Ice flow musicMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Ice Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Welcome to horrorland musicMusic from https://filmmusic.io"Welcome To Horrorland" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)Information sources |https://lethbridgecollege.ca/departments/student-awards-and-financial-aid/awards-and-scholarships/tabitha-stepple-future-hopehttps://globalnews.ca/news/3131234/claresholm-shooting-anniversary-tabitha-stepples-family-returns-to-the-scene/https://www.saltwire.com/halifax/news/canada/here-to-do-gods-work-nursing-career-begins-for-pei-woman-who-survived-2011-alberta-shooting-that-claimed-three-lives-453020/https://www.upei.ca/communications/spotlight/2021/05/shayna-conwayhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lethbridge_Bullshttps://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/news/local/friends-of-killer-derek-jensen-shocked-at-his-actions-94980/Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/Femicide_Podcast)

My guest this week, Pauline Greenidge, knew from a very young age that she wanted to work for herself. And it's no surprise that as Founder and Principal at UpWard HR, her business is built around some very personal experiences of reinvention, resilience, curiosity and possibilities. Pauline can trace her journey of connection and resilience back to when her family relocated from the bustling city of Calgary, to the small town of Claresholm in her teen years. As the only family of color, she began to understand how important connection, creating relationship, and the value of belonging truly is. Pauline's had a wonderful career in human resources, but being a part of the Suncor/Petro Canada merger was definitely a pivotal moment in her experience. From that incredible experience came her book; 'A Grand Dinner Party: Setting the Table for Employee Engagement Through Mergers and Acquisitions' where she explores the employee perspective through these challenging and disruptive events. Now, in her HR consulting practice, Pauline encourages all of her clients to create engaging cultures, and inclusive workplaces, that support and engage their teams through times of change. It's Pauline‘s philosophy of approaching every opportunity from a 'mindset of invitation' (a phrase I just love!) and staying open to all possibilities that has clearly lead to her success. You can connect with Pauline by email, Twitter, on her website, and through LinkedIn, where she's always providing great content for leaders and teams. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/femalefounderfridays/message

My guest this week, Pauline Greenidge, knew from a very young age that she wanted to work for herself. And it's no surprise that as Founder and Principal at UpWard HR, her business is built around some very personal experiences of reinvention, resilience, curiosity and possibilities. Pauline can trace her journey of connection and resilience back to when her family relocated from the bustling city of Calgary, to the small town of Claresholm in her teen years. As the only family of color, she began to understand how important connection, creating relationship, and the value of belonging truly is. Pauline's had a wonderful career in human resources, but being a part of the Suncor/Petro Canada merger was definitely a pivotal moment in her experience. From that incredible experience came her book; 'A Grand Dinner Party: Setting the Table for Employee Engagement Through Mergers and Acquisitions' where she explores the employee perspective through these challenging and disruptive events. Now, in her HR consulting practice, Pauline encourages all of her clients to create engaging cultures, and inclusive workplaces, that support and engage their teams through times of change. It's Pauline‘s philosophy of approaching every opportunity from a 'mindset of invitation' (a phrase I just love!) and staying open to all possibilities that has clearly lead to her success. You can connect with Pauline by email, Twitter, on her website, and through LinkedIn, where she's always providing great content for leaders and teams. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/femalefounderfridays/message

For the week of May 19th, 2021, Episode 13 of Season 4, Ted Stovin and Wacey Anderson welcome a three-time Canadian Champion bull rider, PBR World Finalist, Calgary Stampede $100,000 Champion and the founder of Alpha Bull Inc., it’s Claresholm, Alberta’s Chad Besplug.   For more episodes of COWBOY SH*T™️ and merchandise, visit CowboyShit.ca   Follow COWBOY SH*T™️, Ted and Wacey using the links below: http://Facebook.com/CowboySh.t http://Instagram.com/CowboyShitOfficial http://Instagram.com/WaceyAnderson http://Instagram.com/TedStovin http://Twitter.com/CowboySh_t http://Twitter.com/TedStovin http://Twitter.com/WaceyAnderson

On Thursday, December 15th, 2011, two rising star baseball players and their friend were fatally shot in their car en route to the Calgary airport. What first appeared to be a drug deal gone bad turned out to be a 21-year-old's raging jealously. This podcast is dedicated to the loving family and friends of Tabitha, Tanner, and MitchTo see photos from this podcast, please check out our Instagram @greatwhitenorthcrimes. If there are some missing details or thoughts, please send us a message on IG or our email truecrimesgwn@gmail.comHelp is always available 24/7. Speak with someone today. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at (800) 273-8255.

Responsible Grain...it is a national code of practice being developed to show Canadian farmers care about the environment. It will address consumer and customer priorities and provide practical advice for farmers to continue to improve their practices. Committee chair Ted Menzies from Claresholm, Alberta says the draft code, developed by farmers and industry experts, has been completed and is now open for consultation. Ted will share why it is important to have a code to share with our customers at home and abroad. Agriculture is a key drive of Canadian economic growth. Achieving export goals will only happen through the development of a strong crops sector. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada along with Cereals Canada have established wheat research priorities from now to 2022. Victoria Linden is the research director with Cereals Canada. She will share those priorities and why it's important to revisit these goals every few years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today I'm talking with Kandice Simser, Manager of Willow Creek Continuing Care Centre in Claresholm, Alberta. In our open and candid conversation she shares with us the challenges of being an emerging health leader, particularly in a rural environment and during a pandemic. She also shares the worries she has had a newer leader, the sometimes hard lessons she has learned, the scariest moment she experienced in her career, and the support that she draws on to get through the tough times.    

Episode 22 of the Cutting Edge Podcast is really a mixed bag! LOTS of recaps - starting with the 2019 Metallic Cat Summer Spectacular - focusing on the derby classes, and the big Metallic Cat Incentive. We touch on both the Youth Scholarship Cutting, as well as the Youth World Finals and we shout-out the Hans Hansma Scholarship Cutting that recently went down in Claresholm, Alberta. The first futurity of the season, the Moose Jaw LAE, just went down, so obviously we recap that too! Then I reflect on the Canadian title I won last year, and share my first #StoryTime, recounting the blog I wrote last year after the Canadian season ended. I share some big takeaways from my year hauling, the many people that helped me achieve a Canadian title and get a little emotional when I share some of it too - hopefully I edited out most of the sniffles. To follow along make sure to "like" my page, Western Twist Media, on www.facebook.com/westerntwistmedia.

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is Canada's leading national land conservation organization. A private, non-profit organization, partnering with individuals, corporations, other non-profit organizations and governments at all levels to protect our most important natural treasures — the natural areas that sustain Canada's plants and wildlife. NCC secures properties (through donation, purchase, conservation agreement and the relinquishment of other legal interests in land) and manages them for the long term. Since 1962, NCC and its partners have helped to conserve 2.8 million acres (more than 1.1 million hectares) of ecologically significant land from coast to coast. NCC's work in the Prairie Grasslands is contributing to the conservation of our planet's most endangered ecosystem. People often think of rainforests and coral reefs as the planet's most critical habitats in need of conservation, but in fact grasslands, including those in Alberta, are the world's most endangered ecosystem. Grasslands are also important to prevent flooding, and as well, for carbon storage and sequestration in its deep and extensive root networks. Grasslands are a working landscape that support a wide range of animals and economies, from large grazers like cattle, which are an integral land management tool for NCC, to many species at risk. The speaker will expand on the role NCC plays in protecting Alberta's Prairie Grasslands and will elaborate and highlight ways farmers, ranchers and the general public can assist conversation efforts. Speaker: Leta Pezderic, Nature Area Manager – Prairie Grasslands, AB Leta Pezderic is responsible for the delivery of conservation programs in the Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) natural areas, specifically the Prairie Grasslands of Alberta. She works with local landowners, partner organizations, conservation volunteers, funders, and other stewards of the land. Leta grew up in Claresholm, AB, but moved to Lethbridge to pursue her post-secondary education. She received her diploma in Renewable Resource Management as well as her certificate in Fish and Wildlife Technology from the Lethbridge College. From there she transferred to the University of Lethbridge where she obtained her Degree in Environmental Science. Leta spent her summers working in Waterton Lakes National Park. After graduating she was fortunate to work at a variety of places including Cows and Fish, Lethbridge College, and Alberta Environment. She spent nearly seven years with the Oldman Watershed Council as their Program Coordinator before joining the NCC team in 2015 as the Natural Area Manager for Prairie Grasslands. She is passionate about all things nature and tries to capture its beauty through photography; you'll rarely find her without her camera in hand. Moderator: Curtis Goodman Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019 Time: Doors open 11:30 am, Presentation 12 noon, buffet lunch 12:30 pm, Q&A 1 – 1:30 pm Location: Royal Canadian Legion (north door) 324 Mayor Magrath Dr. S. Lethbridge Cost: $14 buffet lunch with dessert/coffee/tea/juice or $2 coffee/tea/juice. RSVP not required

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is Canada's leading national land conservation organization. A private, non-profit organization, partnering with individuals, corporations, other non-profit organizations and governments at all levels to protect our most important natural treasures — the natural areas that sustain Canada's plants and wildlife. NCC secures properties (through donation, purchase, conservation agreement and the relinquishment of other legal interests in land) and manages them for the long term. Since 1962, NCC and its partners have helped to conserve 2.8 million acres (more than 1.1 million hectares) of ecologically significant land from coast to coast. NCC's work in the Prairie Grasslands is contributing to the conservation of our planet's most endangered ecosystem. People often think of rainforests and coral reefs as the planet's most critical habitats in need of conservation, but in fact grasslands, including those in Alberta, are the world's most endangered ecosystem. Grasslands are also important to prevent flooding, and as well, for carbon storage and sequestration in its deep and extensive root networks. Grasslands are a working landscape that support a wide range of animals and economies, from large grazers like cattle, which are an integral land management tool for NCC, to many species at risk. The speaker will expand on the role NCC plays in protecting Alberta's Prairie Grasslands and will elaborate and highlight ways farmers, ranchers and the general public can assist conversation efforts. Speaker: Leta Pezderic, Nature Area Manager – Prairie Grasslands, AB Leta Pezderic is responsible for the delivery of conservation programs in the Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) natural areas, specifically the Prairie Grasslands of Alberta. She works with local landowners, partner organizations, conservation volunteers, funders, and other stewards of the land. Leta grew up in Claresholm, AB, but moved to Lethbridge to pursue her post-secondary education. She received her diploma in Renewable Resource Management as well as her certificate in Fish and Wildlife Technology from the Lethbridge College. From there she transferred to the University of Lethbridge where she obtained her Degree in Environmental Science. Leta spent her summers working in Waterton Lakes National Park. After graduating she was fortunate to work at a variety of places including Cows and Fish, Lethbridge College, and Alberta Environment. She spent nearly seven years with the Oldman Watershed Council as their Program Coordinator before joining the NCC team in 2015 as the Natural Area Manager for Prairie Grasslands. She is passionate about all things nature and tries to capture its beauty through photography; you'll rarely find her without her camera in hand. Moderator: Curtis Goodman Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019 Time: Doors open 11:30 am, Presentation 12 noon, buffet lunch 12:30 pm, Q&A 1 – 1:30 pm Location: Royal Canadian Legion (north door) 324 Mayor Magrath Dr. S. Lethbridge Cost: $14 buffet lunch with dessert/coffee/tea/juice or $2 coffee/tea/juice. RSVP not required

The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is Canada's leading national land conservation organization. A private, non-profit organization, partnering with individuals, corporations, other non-profit organizations and governments at all levels to protect our most important natural treasures — the natural areas that sustain Canada's plants and wildlife. NCC secures properties (through donation, purchase, conservation agreement and the relinquishment of other legal interests in land) and manages them for the long term. Since 1962, NCC and its partners have helped to conserve 2.8 million acres (more than 1.1 million hectares) of ecologically significant land from coast to coast. NCC's work in the Prairie Grasslands is contributing to the conservation of our planet's most endangered ecosystem. People often think of rainforests and coral reefs as the planet's most critical habitats in need of conservation, but in fact grasslands, including those in Alberta, are the world's most endangered ecosystem. Grasslands are also important to prevent flooding, and as well, for carbon storage and sequestration in its deep and extensive root networks. Grasslands are a working landscape that support a wide range of animals and economies, from large grazers like cattle, which are an integral land management tool for NCC, to many species at risk. The speaker will expand on the role NCC plays in protecting Alberta's Prairie Grasslands and will elaborate and highlight ways farmers, ranchers and the general public can assist conversation efforts. Speaker: Leta Pezderic, Nature Area Manager – Prairie Grasslands, AB Leta Pezderic is responsible for the delivery of conservation programs in the Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's) natural areas, specifically the Prairie Grasslands of Alberta. She works with local landowners, partner organizations, conservation volunteers, funders, and other stewards of the land. Leta grew up in Claresholm, AB, but moved to Lethbridge to pursue her post-secondary education. She received her diploma in Renewable Resource Management as well as her certificate in Fish and Wildlife Technology from the Lethbridge College. From there she transferred to the University of Lethbridge where she obtained her Degree in Environmental Science. Leta spent her summers working in Waterton Lakes National Park. After graduating she was fortunate to work at a variety of places including Cows and Fish, Lethbridge College, and Alberta Environment. She spent nearly seven years with the Oldman Watershed Council as their Program Coordinator before joining the NCC team in 2015 as the Natural Area Manager for Prairie Grasslands. She is passionate about all things nature and tries to capture its beauty through photography; you'll rarely find her without her camera in hand. Moderator: Curtis Goodman Date: Thursday, May 16, 2019 Time: Doors open 11:30 am, Presentation 12 noon, buffet lunch 12:30 pm, Q&A 1 – 1:30 pm Location: Royal Canadian Legion (north door) 324 Mayor Magrath Dr. S. Lethbridge Cost: $14 buffet lunch with dessert/coffee/tea/juice or $2 coffee/tea/juice. RSVP not required

Lisa Darch farms just east of Claresholm, they are watching the smoke from their yard. 

What started twenty plus years ago as a regional eco-gastronomic movement in northern Italy has grown to become a world wide peaceful revolution for change with over 100,000 members in 160 countries. To quote founder Carlo Petrini: “Human greed has destroyed our soil fertility, water, biodiversity. The Earth is not an infinite resource. We need to strengthen the true drivers of sustainable farming, small and medium sized farmers.” Petrini argues that the key to changing the way we produce food is through “glocal” action – linking up local initiatives using technology to create a global force, the “multi-nationals for tomorrow.” Slow Food Southern Alberta is committed to educate people about traditional and wholesome means of food production. Slow Food connects producers and co-producers; educates consumers, including children, through tasting workshops and community gardens; and help to protect biodiversity by providing better knowledge of and control over what we eat and how it is produced. Speaker: Jacqueline L. Chalmers Jacqueline Chalmers is the founder and president of Slow Food Southern Alberta. She was chosen to attend the international conference of Slow Food – “Terra Madre” in 2010 in Turin, Italy. Six thousand people from all over the world attended; workshops and seminars were translated into six languages, making it feel like United Nations of Food. The conference fuelled her on-going passion to do the utmost to protect and respect Mother Earth thus ensuring that everyone in the world has access to good, clean, fair food. Jackie and her family live west of Claresholm on the historic New Oxley Ranche. They raise garlic commercially and their produce can be found in all Calgary Co-ops and is served in many of the restaurants in southern Alberta that feature local producers.

What started twenty plus years ago as a regional eco-gastronomic movement in northern Italy has grown to become a world wide peaceful revolution for change with over 100,000 members in 160 countries. To quote founder Carlo Petrini: “Human greed has destroyed our soil fertility, water, biodiversity. The Earth is not an infinite resource. We need to strengthen the true drivers of sustainable farming, small and medium sized farmers.” Petrini argues that the key to changing the way we produce food is through “glocal” action – linking up local initiatives using technology to create a global force, the “multi-nationals for tomorrow.” Slow Food Southern Alberta is committed to educate people about traditional and wholesome means of food production. Slow Food connects producers and co-producers; educates consumers, including children, through tasting workshops and community gardens; and help to protect biodiversity by providing better knowledge of and control over what we eat and how it is produced. Speaker: Jacqueline L. Chalmers Jacqueline Chalmers is the founder and president of Slow Food Southern Alberta. She was chosen to attend the international conference of Slow Food – “Terra Madre” in 2010 in Turin, Italy. Six thousand people from all over the world attended; workshops and seminars were translated into six languages, making it feel like United Nations of Food. The conference fuelled her on-going passion to do the utmost to protect and respect Mother Earth thus ensuring that everyone in the world has access to good, clean, fair food. Jackie and her family live west of Claresholm on the historic New Oxley Ranche. They raise garlic commercially and their produce can be found in all Calgary Co-ops and is served in many of the restaurants in southern Alberta that feature local producers.

What started twenty plus years ago as a regional eco-gastronomic movement in northern Italy has grown to become a world wide peaceful revolution for change with over 100,000 members in 160 countries. To quote founder Carlo Petrini: “Human greed has destroyed our soil fertility, water, biodiversity. The Earth is not an infinite resource. We need to strengthen the true drivers of sustainable farming, small and medium sized farmers.” Petrini argues that the key to changing the way we produce food is through “glocal” action – linking up local initiatives using technology to create a global force, the “multi-nationals for tomorrow.” Slow Food Southern Alberta is committed to educate people about traditional and wholesome means of food production. Slow Food connects producers and co-producers; educates consumers, including children, through tasting workshops and community gardens; and help to protect biodiversity by providing better knowledge of and control over what we eat and how it is produced. Speaker: Jacqueline L. Chalmers Jacqueline Chalmers is the founder and president of Slow Food Southern Alberta. She was chosen to attend the international conference of Slow Food – “Terra Madre” in 2010 in Turin, Italy. Six thousand people from all over the world attended; workshops and seminars were translated into six languages, making it feel like United Nations of Food. The conference fuelled her on-going passion to do the utmost to protect and respect Mother Earth thus ensuring that everyone in the world has access to good, clean, fair food. Jackie and her family live west of Claresholm on the historic New Oxley Ranche. They raise garlic commercially and their produce can be found in all Calgary Co-ops and is served in many of the restaurants in southern Alberta that feature local producers.

Since the 9/11 attack on the United States and the so called War on Terror, Afghanistan has been in our newspapers almost daily. For over five years, Canada's largest commitment overseas has been in Afghanistan – not just militarily, but also on the foreign aid front. In fact, Afghanistan is the single largest recipient of Canadian bilateral aid with over $600 million allocated from 2001 to 2009. Despite our 3-D approach to foreign affairs – Diplomacy, Defence and Development – the public knows little about Canada's development assistance to Afghanistan and how well it is working. Last month, Ted Menzies, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation accompanied the minister to Kabul and Kandahar to assess progress. So how well is our development assistance working in Afghanistan? Is it helping to win hearts and minds? Are we achieving our objectives? Speaker: Ted Menzies, MP Ted Menzies is the Member of Parliament for Macleod. He was first elected to the House of Commons in 2004 and served as the opposition critic for both international cooperation and international trade. Upon reelection in 2006, Mr. Menzies was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation, and in January 2007, was given the additional responsibility of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade. Mr. Menzies came to Parliament with a strong background in agriculture and international trade. He has worked with the Grain Growers of Canada, Western Canadian Wheat Growers, the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance and the federal Agriculture, Food and Beverage Sectoral Advisory Group on International Trade. Ted Menzies was born in Claresholm where, before being elected to Parliament, he and his wife operated a 5,000 acre farm. Moderator: Trevor Page Mr. Page is a retired United Nations Director

Since the 9/11 attack on the United States and the so called War on Terror, Afghanistan has been in our newspapers almost daily. For over five years, Canada's largest commitment overseas has been in Afghanistan – not just militarily, but also on the foreign aid front. In fact, Afghanistan is the single largest recipient of Canadian bilateral aid with over $600 million allocated from 2001 to 2009. Despite our 3-D approach to foreign affairs – Diplomacy, Defence and Development – the public knows little about Canada's development assistance to Afghanistan and how well it is working. Last month, Ted Menzies, the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation accompanied the minister to Kabul and Kandahar to assess progress. So how well is our development assistance working in Afghanistan? Is it helping to win hearts and minds? Are we achieving our objectives? Speaker: Ted Menzies, MP Ted Menzies is the Member of Parliament for Macleod. He was first elected to the House of Commons in 2004 and served as the opposition critic for both international cooperation and international trade. Upon reelection in 2006, Mr. Menzies was appointed Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Cooperation, and in January 2007, was given the additional responsibility of Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade. Mr. Menzies came to Parliament with a strong background in agriculture and international trade. He has worked with the Grain Growers of Canada, Western Canadian Wheat Growers, the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance and the federal Agriculture, Food and Beverage Sectoral Advisory Group on International Trade. Ted Menzies was born in Claresholm where, before being elected to Parliament, he and his wife operated a 5,000 acre farm. Moderator: Trevor Page Mr. Page is a retired United Nations Director

From newspapers to TV talk shows, the growing problem of crystal meth (crystal methamphetamine) use has been identified as one that has a severe impact on communities, including Lethbridge. A recovering addict calls it "The Beast" and a CBC special on the growing problem of crystal meth was titled "Dark Crystal". Television commercials sponsored by Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (ADDAC) have graphically illustrated the negative effects of crystal meth use. When the Provincial health ministers gathered recently, ministers from the West pushed hard for a national strategy for dealing with this destructive and highly addictive and readily available drug. It can be smoked, ingested, injected, absorbed, and snorted, providing users with a multitude of "cheap" highs. What do we know about crystal meth? And what can we do as citizens to stop its abuse? The focus of the November 3 presentation is a look at the issues surrounding crystal meth, including the effects of the drug, some of the signs and symptoms exhibited by users, and the short and long term effects of crystal meth addictions. We'll hear about treatment options as well as prevention strategies. Speaker: Gwen Reimer Gwen Reimer an addictions counselor with ADDAC in Lethbridge. Gwen has a BA in Psychology from the University of Lethbridge and a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Calgary. She has worked in the addictions field for many years including 2 years at the Lander Treatment centre in Claresholm and now 9 years in Lethbridge. Gwen will speak about treatment options for this insidious addiction as well as some strategies that have been identified to prevent its use. She will share some of her insights as a frontline worker who encounters the horrors of crystal meth use daily. Gwen will be accompanied by Eldon Coward, District Manager of ADDAC (South District) who will participate in answering questions. Download the Audio of this session. Download the Audio of Audience Q&A from this session.

From newspapers to TV talk shows, the growing problem of crystal meth (crystal methamphetamine) use has been identified as one that has a severe impact on communities, including Lethbridge. A recovering addict calls it "The Beast" and a CBC special on the growing problem of crystal meth was titled "Dark Crystal". Television commercials sponsored by Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission (ADDAC) have graphically illustrated the negative effects of crystal meth use. When the Provincial health ministers gathered recently, ministers from the West pushed hard for a national strategy for dealing with this destructive and highly addictive and readily available drug. It can be smoked, ingested, injected, absorbed, and snorted, providing users with a multitude of "cheap" highs. What do we know about crystal meth? And what can we do as citizens to stop its abuse? The focus of the November 3 presentation is a look at the issues surrounding crystal meth, including the effects of the drug, some of the signs and symptoms exhibited by users, and the short and long term effects of crystal meth addictions. We'll hear about treatment options as well as prevention strategies. Speaker: Gwen Reimer Gwen Reimer an addictions counselor with ADDAC in Lethbridge. Gwen has a BA in Psychology from the University of Lethbridge and a Bachelor of Social Work degree from the University of Calgary. She has worked in the addictions field for many years including 2 years at the Lander Treatment centre in Claresholm and now 9 years in Lethbridge. Gwen will speak about treatment options for this insidious addiction as well as some strategies that have been identified to prevent its use. She will share some of her insights as a frontline worker who encounters the horrors of crystal meth use daily. Gwen will be accompanied by Eldon Coward, District Manager of ADDAC (South District) who will participate in answering questions. Download the Audio of this session. Download the Audio of Audience Q&A from this session.