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After my dad died, a powerful and unexpected connection unfolded when my brother and I discovered the Men's Shed in Lethbridge — a community where men come together for connection, healing, and support. That's where I met Mark Vella.Mark turned out to be so much more than the man running the Men's Shed. Originally from Australia and now living in Canada, Mark is also a men's coach who helps guide men through deep healing work. He's a conscious father, a mentor, and someone who has walked through his own dark night of the soul — emerging with more presence, wisdom, and heart.His personal journey through grief, COVID isolation, and spiritual awakening led him to explore forgiveness across his family lineage and commit to showing up as a fully present parent and human being.Beyond his work with the Men's Shed and his coaching, Mark befriended my mom and has gone above and beyond with kindness and support during a time of deep loss — something I'll always be grateful for.In this conversation, we talk about: • The importance of brotherhood and community for men • The Men's Shed organization — a global movement supporting men's mental health, connection, and purpose (and how you can start one in your area) • How all healing is spiritual healing • The delicate art of meeting men where they are on their journey • Forgiveness work across generations • Conscious fatherhood and breaking generational cycles • Living with presence, purpose, and heartMark's story is rich with compassion, wisdom, and the grounded spiritual path of healing that so many men are longing for.Thank you for listening to Winning the Divine Lottery!If this episode moves you, share it with someone who needs it, tag me, and leave a review.We're creating ripples of transformation, one conversation at a time.Quantum Custom Soul Painting: https://www.amydawns.com/quantumsoulpaintingsBook Your Soul Reading with Me : https://www.amydawns.com/soulsessionsAsk Amy: https://www.amydawns.com/coachingalignmentMore About Mark:Mark Vella is a Certified Performance Development & Life Coach, the Founder of KHEM Wellness, and the Executive Director of the Men's Shed in Lethbridge & Coaldale, Southern Alberta. For the last three years, he has been dedicated to democratizing men's health and wellness, creating accessible support systems for men to heal, grow, and reclaim their authentic selves. With a solutions-driven mindset and a passion for improving the wellness of the people he works with, Mark brings leadership, innovation, and a deeply personal commitment to every endeavor he undertakes.https://www.facebook.com/markvella01https://www.facebook.com/mensshedslethbridgecoaldalehttps://www.facebook.com/KHEM.LIFEwww.instagram.com/khem.life

Pennsylvania’s three statewide row officers have been sworn in to four-year terms, marking the first time that all three offices were filled by Republicans at the same time who were elected. A Central Pennsylvania hospital is marking a milestone for one of its workers. A nurse is now the longest-serving employee at St. Luke’s Miners Coaldale Campus in Coaldale, Schuylkill County. A federal grant will allow the use of technology to help traffic congestion involving large trucks along two heavily traveled Central Pennsylvania corridors. An 11-year-old collector in Los Angeles has scooped up a one-of-a-kind baseball card featuring National League Rookie of the Year and Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes. Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Wilson Hutterite Colony has been in existence in its present location since 1918 when the original settlers arrived from North Dakota. Originally they came from Europe where people in parts of Austria speak a language similar to theirs even now. Today there are 128 people residing on the colony, located south of Coaldale. The successful farming operation includes livestock and poultry production as well as beautifully crafted goods for colony use sold both locally and even internationally. Some of their products include broiler chickens, fertile eggs and dairy milk. They manufacture custom made western saddles, saddle pads, chaps, gloves, handmade shoes and boots for men as well as furniture, kitchen cabinets, grandfather clocks. From the wool of their Merino sheep they made in-soles. Our presenters will discuss life on the Colony as well as the farming operation and variety of agricultural-based industries. This presentation will be a panel format and out of respect for our speakers, please do not take photos at this session. Speaker: Paul Wurz Paul Wurz has been financial and supervising manager of the Wilson Hutterite Colony for 8 years. He was born in the colony and held the positions of carpenter and shepherd before becoming manager. He and his wife have seven children, six girls and a boy.

The speaker will share his views on Bill 18, which deals with a potential limitation of municipal-federal agreements - an overview of the bill, its intentions, and the potential impacts on municipal autonomy, operations and how this bill could redefine the relationship between municipalities and the federal government, and what this can mean for local governance and decision-making. Regarding Bill 20, the Municipal Affairs Statutes Amendment Act, the speaker will examine the amendments proposed in this bill, their significance for municipal administration and highlight key changes. He will discuss how these amendments are designed to improve municipal governance, accountability, and service delivery. How are these legislative changes expected to affect the Town of Coaldale? The speaker will analyze the potential challenges and opportunities that comes with adapting to new legislative frameworks. Insights on the steps Coaldale is taking to navigate these changes effectively will be given and from a local governance perspective the broader implications of Bills 18 and 20 will be discussed. Speaker: Jack Van Rijn, Mayor of Coaldale Jack Van Rijn was born in Taber, Alberta, and grew up on a family farm in the Readymade area before moving to Coaldale in 1966. As the youngest of 18 children and the only one born in Canada, Jack has made Coaldale his lifelong home, where he raised his three children: Jack has dedicated over 40 years to volunteering with various organizations to enhance the quality of life in Coaldale. He firmly believes in the importance of giving back to the community and making a real difference. Jack is the former co-owner of Van Rijn Electric, a business he successfully ran with his brother Hank for over 35 years. He believes Coaldale is an ideal place to grow a business and has been an active promoter of local businesses through his involvement with the Chamber of Commerce for the past 38 years, currently serving as Vice President. Jack's volunteerism is extensive. He served as an active firefighter for 33 years, including 21 as Deputy Fire Chief, and worked as a Paramedic for Coaldale & District Emergency Services for 27 years. His contributions to the Kinsmen Club of Coaldale over 37 years have helped raise over $3 million for local projects, such as the Coaldale Community Centre, Kin Picnic Shelter, Skateboard Park, Spray Park, Cottonwood Estates Kinship Park, Eastview Park Revitalization, Mountain Bike Park, and he is currently chairing the new $1.2 million all-wheel skate park. Jack served on the Coaldale Town Council from 2013 to 2017, bringing his commitment and passion for the community to the forefront of local governance. In 2021, he was elected Mayor of Coaldale, a role in which he continues to serve with dedication and enthusiasm.

On today's show: a Calgary MP wants to stop the deportation of the truck driver who caused the Humboldt Broncos crash; we meet the Coaldale musician behind a new Pride anthem; and to cheer or to jeer? That is the question for many Calgarians as the Oilers head into the Stanley Cup finals.

My guest this week is Nellie Slingerland of Coaldale Alberta. Nellie and her fellow-volunteers make quilts and blankets for those in need. We discuss their untiring efforts to help those suffering from the cold. In the past 17 years, the Coaldale branch of Blankets for Canada (blankets4canada.ca) has produced over 3000 quilts, using only volunteer labour and donated yarn. Their blankets have gone to the homeless, to immigrants, to disaster victims, to native reserves and to various shelters through dozens of compassionate organizations. Nellie and her husband Jake are also founding members of CHP Canada and this is just one more way that she and her friends display the love of God to their fellow citizens.

The ability to ride your bike off highway and jog or walk safely along a 15 km paved pathway between Lethbridge and Coaldale is something the LINK Regional Pathway Society is working towards. And they have the support of the City and Lethbridge County, St. Mary Irrigation District (SMRID) and the Town of Coaldale. The society has been working on a vision to connect the Henderson Lake area with the Birds of Prey Centre in Coaldale using the SMRID canal easement running through irrigated farm land. The total cost of the project, including picnic shelters along the pathway, will be more than $5 million, of which $2 million has been raised so far. It is hoped that within a few years, enough money will be found to complete this pathway, which recently received Trans Canada Trail designation. Construction of the pathway from Coaldale to Hwy 512 started in the fall of 2023 and should be ready for use this year. Funding is also in place to complete crossing under Hwy 512 and further along past Vista Meadows. The speakers will articulate the LINK Regional Pathway Society's plans for this exciting, but challenging project and argue that active living options such as this pathway, are increasingly important for our mental and physical well-being. Speakers: Henry Doeve and Alvin Fritz Henry Doeve moved to Coaldale from Agassiz, BC in 1981 to operate a dairy farm. Together with his family he ran that farm for 36 years retiring from the dairy industry in 2017. Henry has been an active member of the Southern Alberta community for 20 years, serving on many community boards and among them, Lethbridge County Councilor from 2007 until 2017. Henry quit smoking 18 years ago and bought a bicycle. One thing led to another and the year that Henry turned 50, he had run a full marathon, 3 half marathons and cycled across BC. Henry is currently chairman of the Link Pathway Society, a local not for profit grassroots initiative with the goal of linking the Lethbridge-Coaldale communities with multi use walking and biking trail. Being the son of a prolific masonry contractor, Alvin Fritz began reading architectural drawings at age 12 in the context of working for his father's construction company, Otto Fritz Masonry Construction (Leth) Ltd. Alvin began his post-secondary studies at the University of Lethbridge majoring in Fine Arts and received his Bachelor of Arts and Science degree 1980. Alvin chose to pursue his career in architecture at University of British Columbia from where he graduated in 1983, receiving the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada Gold Medal, awarded to the graduate with the highest academic standing. After winning the Deutsche Akademische Austausch Dienst (DAAD) scholarship to study Heritage preservation and restoration in Munich, Alvin moved with his family to Germany for one year to complete his studies at the Technische Universitat Munchen. Upon his return to Canada he gained a broad range of experience in all aspects of the architectural profession. Alvin was employed in numerous architectural offices, offering his strengths in design, building technology and graphic representation. In 1989, he founded his own independent comprehensive practice.

The Indigenous Recovery Program is dedicated to proactively addressing the opioid crisis by implementing a comprehensive and collaborative approach rooted in cultural sensitivity, compassion, and harm reduction. Our mission is to reduce opioid-related deaths, raise awareness about opioid misuse, enhance access to culturally relevant, compassionate, and non-judgmental services, and forge a holistic path forward for First Nations living in urban areas. Goals are to: Foster open dialogue on opioid-related issues to reduce stigma and encourage early intervention. Expand and enhance culturally sensitive treatment and support services for individuals struggling with opioid addiction. Educate healthcare professionals and service providers in culturally competent care to ensure a supportive and understanding environment. Facilitate collaborative efforts involving community leaders, elders, healthcare professionals, law enforcement, and other stakeholders to address the opioid crisis comprehensively. Develop a holistic framework that integrates traditional healing practices, mental health support, and addiction treatment services. Speaker: Jacen Aubrey, Director, Urban Indigenous Recovery Coach Program With over 38 years of experience in the health care, first responder, and firefighter profession, Jacen has dedicated his career to emergency services. He has actively collaborated with Indigenous communities, demonstrating a genuine passion for assisting those in vulnerable situations. He played a crucial role in significant events, including the Slave Lake Fire in 2011, the Southern Alberta Wildland Fires in 2011 and 2012, the Southern Alberta Floods in 2013, the Fort McMurray fire in 2016, and most recently, the Kenow “Waterton” Fire. He has been recognized with both provincial and federal accolades, including the 12-22-32 year provincial service medal and the 20-30 year Federal Exemplary Service Medal for Fire. He has been honored with the Queen Diamond and Platinum Jubilee Medal for his outstanding service to others. Beyond his contributions to emergency services, Jacen has a wealth of experience in municipal, provincial, and federal government. Currently serving in his third term as a town councilor in Coaldale, he continues to dedicate himself to public service. Jacen upholds the values of honesty, transparency, and integrity in all aspects of his life, embodying these principles as he serves and supports others. His insights and experiences have been shared in the documentary “Kimmapiiyipitssini: The Meaning of Empathy,” showcasing his commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those in need.

Welcome to the daily304 – your window into Wonderful, Almost Heaven, West Virginia.   Today is Thursday, Sept. 14  Planning a fall road trip? Check out Harpers Ferry and discover history and natural beauty… Public-private partnerships ease the financial burden on projects…and enter to win a chance to tandem BASE jump off the New River Gorge Bridge!..on today's daily304. #1 – From WV LIVING –  Known for its historical significance and spectacular views, Harpers Ferry has long attracted history buffs hoping to engage with artifacts left over from the time of storied abolitionist John Brown and his renowned raid. It also sees its fair share of outdoor enthusiasts who are eager to take advantage of the area's stunning vistas and numerous trails.  While many of its attractions may be straight out of the 19th century, downtown Harpers Ferry is anything but dated. It offers a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere for Civil War enthusiasts, nature lovers, families, and trendy day-trippers alike.  Visitors can stroll alongside cobblestone streets lined with charming shops and eateries. History buffs will want to visit the grounds of Storer College -- once a groundbreaking school for formerly enslaved education seekers -- and tour Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. Recreational opportunities abound, from rafting and tubing on the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers to bicycling on the C&O Canal Towpath and hiking on the Appalachian Trail. Learn more about this charming historical town and start planning your Almost Heaven getaway today! Read more: https://wvliving.com/happy-days-in-harpers-ferry/ #2 – From WV EXECUTIVE –  When a public sector joins a private sector in partnership to fund a service or project that is typically offered by the public sector, you have a public-private partnership. By working together, public and private sectors make the dream become a reality, without the financial burden. There are many PPPs in the state of West Virginia that have proven successful, including various business ventures, infrastructure improvements and recreational destinations. One example of that is Charleston's Learning, Innovation, Food and Technology (LIFT) Center, an initiative led by the Charleston Area Alliance in partnership with the City of Charleston, Marshall University, Coalfield Development, several private sector companies and Advantage Valley, a regional economic development organization. Included in the center will be the new Marshall Green Battery Institute, which will provide research and development on electric batteries for clean vehicles, zero-emissions airplanes and renewable energy storage. A Coalfield Development job training center and a food hub operated by Refresh Appalachia will also be included.  Other examples of successful PPPs include the Claudia L. Workman Wildlife Education Center, Morgantown Industrial Park, ATV TrailCamp at Coaldale and more. Check out West Virginia Executive to learn how these partnerships benefit the community while saving money. Read more: https://wvexecutive.com/bringing-projects-to-life/   #3 – From DRIFT TRAVEL – Have you ever watched the jumpers on Bridge Day and wished you could do that too? Now is your chance! The West Virginia Department of Tourism will award one thrill-seeker the opportunity to tandem BASE jump from the New River Gorge Bridge this fall.  The winner will receive a free trip to West Virginia and the opportunity of a lifetime as a part of Bridge Day festivities Oct. 21 in the nation's newest national park. The winner will tandem jump with Sean Chuma, who has completed more BASE jumps than anyone else in the world.  To enter the contest, visit wvtourism.com/contest. Entries must be made by Friday, Sept. 30. One winner will be selected based on their interest and excitement for Bridge Day.  Read more: https://drifttravel.com/base-jump-from-a-bridge-in-the-nations-newest-national-park/   Find these stories and more at wv.gov/daily304. The daily304 curated news and information is brought to you by the West Virginia Department of Commerce: Sharing the wealth, beauty and opportunity in West Virginia with the world. Follow the daily304 on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @daily304. Or find us online at wv.gov and just click the daily304 logo.  That's all for now. Take care. Be safe. Get outside and enjoy all the opportunity West Virginia has to offer.  

Our talk is meant to help people understand the Canadian Bail System better and to explain the newest changes to the system that the government is proposing. We also hope to provoke a discussion as to whether, when we tinker with these systems, we are really achieving the intended goals. Will the public really be safer? Are the proposed changes going to make a real difference in terms of public safety? Will there be other ramifications that might be unfortunate from a public policy perspective? Speaker: Ingrid Hess and James Rouleau Moderator: Violet Meekma Ingrid Hess is a Lethbridge lawyer. She grew up on a farm in the Sunnyside area, between Lethbridge and Coaldale. She is a first generation Canadian born to a mother from the Netherlands and a father from Germany. She left the area at 19 to study at UBC and later to go on adventures around the world, living in Germany, Japan, Toronto and Montreal during her twenties. Ingrid came home to Canada to study law at the University of Calgary with the dream of doing International Human Rights law, concluding her legal studies in the Netherlands at the University of Leiden. But the draw to home was strong and once she started a family, she decided to postpone her dream. She has three sons whom she raised as a single parent. They are all now grown up. Ingrid has practiced law in Lethbridge for 28 years, focused primarily on criminal defense work. Her most important and memorable cases involved representing people with serious intellectual disabilities in criminal cases. Her career took a detour for 7 years while she represented over 350 claimants from across Canada in the Residential School lawsuit claims process. In that process Residential School survivors participated in hearings to determine the appropriate compensation for the abuse they experienced and the harms they suffered. This work took Ingrid across Canada, including Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. This experience has shaped her as a lawyer and a human in many ways for which she is extremely grateful. In her free time Ingrid gardens, knits, walks her dog and cooks. James Rouleau is a Crown Prosecutor.

In this episode we are speaking with Canadian singer, songwriter and performer, Theo Tams.  Theo has been playing music since his teens and releasing music for the past 15 years. He has three albums and three EP's to his credit along with a formidable collection of singles, and being the 6th season winner of Canadian Idol in 2008.  Theo has put together a body of work that's substantial and diverse and it speaks of an artist whose mission is growth and adventure. Theo lives in Toronto with his partner and their 11-year-old daughter explains that to understand where he's going, it's important to know where Tams has been until now. Born and raised in the small town of Coaldale in southern Alberta, Tams was raised in a strict Christian household, learning to sing in church (two services on Sundays), with a family that was steeped in music. He began writing poetry and prose pieces as a teenager, gradually moving towards songwriting influenced by the likes of Jewel, as well as confessional Canadian storytellers such as Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette, Sarah Harmer, and Sarah Slean. After a series of rock bottom moments, Theo says he took the plunge of “spontaneous sobriety” in 2020, declaring himself finished and embarking on therapy that made a world of difference in his healing, and in Tams' resolve.  In this episode we discuss: 1) Theo shares his story as a Canadian Idol winner, sharing his open and vulnerable story dealing with addiction and how he found his way to where he is today. 2) Theo shares so much on what it is like to be in the public eye, to deal with criticism and hate, how he continues to support the LGBTQ community, and how he has actively worked to build a community to surround and support others. Connect with Theo Website: https://theotamsmusic.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/theotamsmusic Email: theotamsofficial@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theotamsmusic Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theotamsmusic Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theotams/ Listen to Theo's music on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Voq6xq7exrhYKhCsSDl3N?si=888LZZ87SI6HqwskcApFQQ Connect with us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=84564864 Marsha Vanwynsberghe — Author, Speaker and Life Coach Marsha is the 6-time Bestselling Author of “When She Stopped Asking Why”.  She shares her lessons as a parent who dealt with teen substance abuse far past the level of normal experimentation. Through her programs, coaching and live events for women, Marsha is on a mission to teach you how to “Own Your Choices” in your own life.  She teaches women how to own their stories, lead themselves and pay it forward to others by creating businesses that serve, support and impact others

FoodBev Media's Phoebe Fraser rounds up this week's food and beverage news, including: Tyson to close two chicken plants impacting nearly 1,700 employees; Kellogg reveals new business names ahead of planned cereal unit spin-off; McCain makes CAD 600m investment in Coaldale facility; and more.

The Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation (ACFN) just launched three large solar farms in Vulcan, Monarch and Coaldale in southern Alberta. The ACFN has a 50% ownership stake with Concord Green Energy in these solar projects which total 68-megawatts, making it one of the largest First Nation ownership stakes in a renewable energy project in Canada. The solar projects will produce enough energy to power 10,000 homes. Green Energy Futures CKUA Radio Video Podcast www.greenenergyfutures.ca

Welcome to Municipal Month on the Cross Border Interviews With Chris Brown, Today's guest is Coaldale Mayor Jack Van Rijn *************************************************** 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 © 2022

Farming Smarter is a policy governed, non-profit organization with by-laws under the Alberta Societies Act. It is also a Canadian Charity registered under the Canada Revenue Agency. Their farming related projects and programs access funds from numerous sources including research grants, foundations, industry, partners, and all levels of government. The speaker will argue, and many people tend to agree, that applied agri-food research is very important. Yet, funding is a big issue. Rarely have significant government investments been made available and future funding is uncertain. The research Farming Smarter does may not be the most attractive, but it's the type farmers at field level most value. The fact that Farming Smarter works for farmers and not corporate interests, increases the trust among producers that the information they are getting, is more than just an advertisement for the latest product available. For the family farm to survive, research, innovation and funding of such will be a main challenge going forward. Among other issues facing farmers are, Canada's Agricultural Climate Solutions Program, which aims to encourage farmers to reduce nitrogen fertilizer use 30 percent by 2030, first by incentives and later, some kind of regulations. For context, between 2005 and 2019, fertilizer application increased by 71 percent in Canada, primarily driven by more fertilizer use in Western Canada. Over the same period, N2O emissions from fertilizer use in Canada increased by 54 percent. Speaker:  Ken Coles Ken Coles leads Farming Smarter as Executive Director. Contact him if you want to know anything about anything, offer Farming Smarter money, suggest ways your organization can enter a win/win situation or develop mutually beneficial streams of income. Ken works closely with and listens to his staff. Therefore, yes, he knows what farming issues are. Ken's passions include the practical application of science and critical thinking, effective leadership, communication and dialogue, strategic relationships and having a little fun along the way. He is focused on agriculture research and educated himself for the job with a Chemistry Degree from University of Lethbridge and a Master's of Science, Environment and Management from Royal Roads University. Through Monsanto Canada Inc., Lethbridge Research Center, Alberta Pool Research and Development, Agriculture and Agri-food Canada, Ken became a research manager and organizational leader. He then joined Southern Applied Research Association and created Farming Smarter - Alberta's leading crop research institution. Ken is a 2022 Nuffield Canada Scholar and farms mixed grains on irrigated land near Coaldale, AB.

Twang savant Skinny Dyck has put on weight since his 2020 debut LP Get to Know Lonesome – a delight to fans of traditional country music but in equal measure with an alternative leaning audience. He spearheaded the 2017 compilation album, Twenty One-Nighters featuring municipal & regional artists from across western Canada, but now the spotlight is firmly set on this bright Mennonite boy from Coaldale, Alberta who's making waves at home and abroad with his brand of Country music. Recorded & Produced in Texas by the great Billy Horton, Skinny makes strides on his latest EP, Palace Waiting, due out September 16 on Sound Asleep Records. After 30 episodes, we finally pinned this mysterious fella down for a chat on TNR. www.skinnydyck.com

Conrad Vanessen of Coaldale, Alta., is one of Egg Farmers of Alberta's (EFA) recent new entrant farmers, a current director and past chair of EFA's board of directors and an alumnus of Egg Farmers of Canada's Young Farmers Program. He's had a rapid rise to become one of the Alberta egg industry's most influential young leaders. As both a director and member of EFA's Egg Ambassador team, the free-run egg producer is eager to speak to the public about modern egg farming.

Join your host Shaun Haney for this recorded LIVE episode from the grand opening of HyTech Production Ltd., a brand new seed facility at Coaldale, Alberta. On this episode of the show, guests provide insight in to each step of hybrid canola from breeding to production, treatment, and packaging. Shaun is joined by: Scott Horner with... Read More

Join your host Shaun Haney for this recorded LIVE episode from the grand opening of HyTech Production Ltd., a brand new seed facility at Coaldale, Alberta. On this episode of the show, guests provide insight in to each step of hybrid canola from breeding to production, treatment, and packaging. Shaun is joined by: Scott Horner with... Read More

Home to the oldest known arrowhead in Alberta, 12,000 years in age, Coaldale has a history that begins with the railroad and irrigation, and continues through soldiers' colonies, fires, a famous Mennonite preacher and a great museum to explore.Support: patreon.com/canadaehxDonate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigUDonate: canadaehx.comE-mail: craig@canadaehx.comTwitter: twitter.com/craigbairdInstagram: @Bairdo37YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx

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On this powerful edit, Anna talks to Canadian Idol Winner, Theo Tams, about rediscovering his life as an artist after facing tremendous personal and professional challenges, the roller-coaster of sobriety, and cultivating the ability to say YES to new things.  Things we chat about:  Coming out as gay to a strict, reformed Christian family  Accidentally coming out to a Nation on live television  Numbing feelings with alcohol and finding sobriety after years of drinking  The impact of winning Canadian Idol and the aftershocks  Choosing yourself over anything else Making small, but powerful shifts to rediscover contentment  Why therapy is life-saving  Theo's new trilogy album and the magic you can find inside music  About the Guest:  Online: https://theotamsmusic.com (https://theotamsmusic.com)  IG: https://www.instagram.com/theotamsmusic/ (https://www.instagram.com/theotamsmusic/)  FB: https://www.facebook.com/theotams (https://www.facebook.com/theotams)  Theo Tams is rediscovering his identity as an artist. With his upcoming EP, the Canadian singer/songwriter demonstrates a remarkable command of R&B-laced pop music, his silky tenor the unwavering guiding light.Two years since his last record, 2018's Call the Doctor, what is most evident is his fearlessness to cannonball right into fresh sonic waves. “I knew that I really wanted to just dive into this evolution and a different sound. All the new music was an exercise in the spirit of saying yes to new things,” he says. Growing up in a fairly strict reformed Christian household in Coaldale, Alberta, Tams discovered a natural inclination towards music while attending church. Towards the end of the 2000s, Tams' life changed, first through coming out to his parents and then by competing in Canadian Idol and winning that year's competition. Having released his debut album in 2009, as well as several EPs in recent years, Tams struggled navigating a post-Idol image and harboured a desire to branch out in his work. Now, he stands in a new kind of spotlight. Tams is a step-father, a joyful responsibility that has given him a new lease on life and inspired him in his music. Tams' new EP finds him unapologetically embracing his own identity, reflecting on his behaviour and accentuating his strengths as a musician. Through his evolution into the artist he is today, it would seem that Theo Tams has finally found his place in the world. About the Host:  @unapologeticanna on FB and Instagram  UnapologeticStories.com  Anna was born with a deep fascination for letters - a fascination that deepened when she discovered those letters could turn into words, those words into sentences and those sentences into stories. Not surprisingly, Anna graduated from The University of Victoria, with a Degree in both English and Gender Studies, fuelling her eventual mission to put the power of words back into the hands of women. Despite multiple other certifications along the way, including one with world-renowned author and personal transformation pioneer, Deepak Chopra, it was ultimately her personal battle with post-traumatic stress, depression and anxiety that became the catalyst for the work she does now, as she helps pave the way for others to live with vulnerability and courage whether they are online, offline or on stage.  Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to the Unapologetic Stories Podcast! If you enjoyed this edit and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this edit? Leave a comment in the section below! Follow the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast edits, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or in your favourite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews mean...

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On the next episode of Beyond the Melody Podcast,  Brian speaks with Singer/Songwriter/Recording Artist Theo Tams! Theo is rediscovering his identity as an artist. With his upcoming EP,  the Canadian singer/songwriter demonstrates a remarkable command of R&B-laced pop music, his silky tenor voice, being the unwavering guiding light.Growing up in a fairly strict reformed Christian household in Coaldale, Alberta. Tams discovered a natural inclination towards music while attending church. Towards the end of the 2000's, Tams life changed. First through coming out to his parents and then by competing in Canadian Idol,  and winning that year's competition. In 2020,  Theo released his first trilogy of new music. "Therapy," "Fixable" and "Gasoline". Since then,  there's been no slowing down for Tams as he's constantly delivering a steady flow of incredible singles, his most recent being "Jekyll Hyde Love." Within the last few months he's gone viral on Tik Tok and has been breaking into new countries all over the world, recently climbing the charts in South Korea! It's easy to see Theo is more focused and creatively free now than ever before and this new fire he's burning is only making his star shine brighter! 

Gideon's family farms 1600 acres and milks 170 cows near Coaldale, Alberta Canada. Gideon and I talk about the farm and the custom chopping business they run. Episode 17 of the Farawayfarmboy Podcast. @GStoutjesdyk @farawayfarmboy

Check out our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/talkingbooksandstuff1   Theo Tams is a Canadian singer. His debut album, Give It All Away, was released on 19 May 2009 by Sony Music Canada. He auditioned for Canadian Idol in February 2008, and would later win. Tams came out as gay during the show's run by referring to a male partner during one of his post-performance interviews.

The Alberta government has arguably missed an opportunity to show leadership during the COVID 19 crisis by directing provincial school boards to lay off tens of thousands of education workers. Teachers and educational assistants (EA's) work closely together to facilitate student learning. EA's were still being utilized to support students in need of accommodations along with those students with inadequate access to technology. The Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) estimates that around 6,000 substitute teachers and up to 20,000 support staff are affected by the funding cut. The ATA stands in solidarity with the support staff affected by this decision. Even though the COVID 19 pandemic is an extraordinary life event, laying off tens of thousands of workers at this time is at best, a questionable direction by the provincial government. While the federal government has stepped up to protect people and the economy through a compassionate stop-gap program, that still leaves many at risk kids without the support needed to succeed. The speaker will explain the shortfalls many students are likely to experience during the currently mandated “learning at home” way of going to school, without the help of EA's and support staff. The speaker will also explore the future impacts of this decision when schools prepare to reopen at a future date. Speaker: Jason Schilling, President, The Alberta Teachers' Association Jason Schilling was elected president of the 45,000 member Alberta Teachers' Association in 2019 following two years of service as vice-president and more than eight years of service as district representative for South West. Prior to his election as President of the ATA, Schilling was an English and drama teacher at Kate Andrews High School, in Coaldale, where he worked for the last 17 years. Schilling's assignments as president include chairing the CTF (Canadian Teachers' Federation) Committee, serving as a member of the Strategic Planning Group and the Teacher Salary Qualifications Board, and acting as Provincial Executive Council liaison to the English Language Arts Council. He also represents the Association on the CTF Board of Directors. Date and time: Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 10 am YouTube Live link: https://youtu.be/iKljIIm6b10 In order to ask questions of our speaker in the chat feature of YouTube, you must have a YouTube account and be signed in. Please do so well ahead of the scheduled start time, so you'll be ready. Go the YouTube Live link provided in this session flyer and on the top right of your browser click the “sign in” button. If you have Google or Gmail accounts, they can be used to sign in. If you don't, click “Create Account” and follow along. Once you are signed in, you can return to the live stream and use the chat feature to ask your questions of the speaker. Remember you can only participate in the chat feature while we are livestreaming.

The Alberta government has arguably missed an opportunity to show leadership during the COVID 19 crisis by directing provincial school boards to lay off tens of thousands of education workers. Teachers and educational assistants (EA's) work closely together to facilitate student learning. EA's were still being utilized to support students in need of accommodations along with those students with inadequate access to technology. The Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) estimates that around 6,000 substitute teachers and up to 20,000 support staff are affected by the funding cut. The ATA stands in solidarity with the support staff affected by this decision. Even though the COVID 19 pandemic is an extraordinary life event, laying off tens of thousands of workers at this time is at best, a questionable direction by the provincial government. While the federal government has stepped up to protect people and the economy through a compassionate stop-gap program, that still leaves many at risk kids without the support needed to succeed. The speaker will explain the shortfalls many students are likely to experience during the currently mandated “learning at home” way of going to school, without the help of EA's and support staff. The speaker will also explore the future impacts of this decision when schools prepare to reopen at a future date. Speaker: Jason Schilling, President, The Alberta Teachers' Association Jason Schilling was elected president of the 45,000 member Alberta Teachers' Association in 2019 following two years of service as vice-president and more than eight years of service as district representative for South West. Prior to his election as President of the ATA, Schilling was an English and drama teacher at Kate Andrews High School, in Coaldale, where he worked for the last 17 years. Schilling's assignments as president include chairing the CTF (Canadian Teachers' Federation) Committee, serving as a member of the Strategic Planning Group and the Teacher Salary Qualifications Board, and acting as Provincial Executive Council liaison to the English Language Arts Council. He also represents the Association on the CTF Board of Directors. Date and time: Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 10 am YouTube Live link: https://youtu.be/iKljIIm6b10 In order to ask questions of our speaker in the chat feature of YouTube, you must have a YouTube account and be signed in. Please do so well ahead of the scheduled start time, so you'll be ready. Go the YouTube Live link provided in this session flyer and on the top right of your browser click the “sign in” button. If you have Google or Gmail accounts, they can be used to sign in. If you don't, click “Create Account” and follow along. Once you are signed in, you can return to the live stream and use the chat feature to ask your questions of the speaker. Remember you can only participate in the chat feature while we are livestreaming.

We spoke with Ryan Kasko, owner of Coaldale-based feedlot operation Kasko Cattle and chair of the Alberta Cattle Feeders Association

SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19 at NOON at Country Kitchen Catering A government-appointed commission's latest ideas were put forth recently following a series of public hearings in the fall. A new Lethbridge riding would cover the city and county of Lethbridge, including Coaldale, Coalhurst, Picture Butte and Nobleford, while Cardston would join an expanded Foothills constituency. Raymond, Magrath and Stirling, as well as Milk River, would join Medicine Hat Medicine Hat MP LaVar Payne has filed a protest to the changes, citing concerns about potentially losing Brooks from his riding to become part of Bow River, which also would include Taber and Vauxhall. As well, the Blood Reserve would move to the Medicine Hat constituency, while the Piikani Nation would be part of the redefined Foothills riding along with communities north along Highway 2. The exact process for objections and changes has yet to be announced, but a final decision on the new boundaries will be made in September and become effective for the next federal election, likely in 2015. Speaker: LaVar Payne, MP for Medicine Hat Since first being elected to the House of Commons in 2008, LaVar Payne has had the privilege to sit on the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and also on National Defence. LaVar currently sits on the Standing Committees on Agriculture and Agri-Food and also on Public Safety and National Security. LaVar graduated from the University of Calgary Human Resource Management program, and has a background in business and accounting. Prior to entering political life, LaVar enjoyed a satisfying career in Human Resources as Human Resources Manager for Alberta Gas Chemicals, Novacor and Methanex. He also managed his own consulting company, Solution Source, Before his election as Member of Parliament in 2008, LaVar was Special Assistant to former Med Hat MP Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. LaVar worked with various organizations in Medicine Hat and served as President of the Medicine Hat Conservative Riding Association for the eight years prior to being elected.

SPECIAL SESSION TUESDAY FEBRUARY 19 at NOON at Country Kitchen Catering A government-appointed commission's latest ideas were put forth recently following a series of public hearings in the fall. A new Lethbridge riding would cover the city and county of Lethbridge, including Coaldale, Coalhurst, Picture Butte and Nobleford, while Cardston would join an expanded Foothills constituency. Raymond, Magrath and Stirling, as well as Milk River, would join Medicine Hat Medicine Hat MP LaVar Payne has filed a protest to the changes, citing concerns about potentially losing Brooks from his riding to become part of Bow River, which also would include Taber and Vauxhall. As well, the Blood Reserve would move to the Medicine Hat constituency, while the Piikani Nation would be part of the redefined Foothills riding along with communities north along Highway 2. The exact process for objections and changes has yet to be announced, but a final decision on the new boundaries will be made in September and become effective for the next federal election, likely in 2015. Speaker: LaVar Payne, MP for Medicine Hat Since first being elected to the House of Commons in 2008, LaVar Payne has had the privilege to sit on the Standing Committee on Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development and also on National Defence. LaVar currently sits on the Standing Committees on Agriculture and Agri-Food and also on Public Safety and National Security. LaVar graduated from the University of Calgary Human Resource Management program, and has a background in business and accounting. Prior to entering political life, LaVar enjoyed a satisfying career in Human Resources as Human Resources Manager for Alberta Gas Chemicals, Novacor and Methanex. He also managed his own consulting company, Solution Source, Before his election as Member of Parliament in 2008, LaVar was Special Assistant to former Med Hat MP Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development. LaVar worked with various organizations in Medicine Hat and served as President of the Medicine Hat Conservative Riding Association for the eight years prior to being elected.

Last years massive grass fire came within a whisker of causing life-threatening and property damaging conditions in west Lethbridge. Only a fine effort by emergency response teams and some luck prevented a serious dissaster. Lethbridge and area has an emergency response plan specific to local concerns and is also included in a provincial/national plan dealing with larger emergencies. However, for these plans to be successful, public cooperation with officials are paramount and communication through the media, including social media, is also very important. The speaker will outline some details of the general plan, what worked and what didn't in last November's grass fire and relate how the public can best react during emergencies, be that fire, harardous material escape, floods, power outage, severe weather etc. Speaker: Brian Cornforth, Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Planning Brian Cornforth has been in this position with the City of Lethbridge since June 2002. Previously he held the position of Fire Chief in Airdrie after serving terms as Deputy Chief in both Coaldale and Jasper. Brian is also President of the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association and serves locally on the board of Safety City. He is very focused on the safety of emergency responders and ensuring that communities in Alberta are properly prepared for emergencies.

Last years massive grass fire came within a whisker of causing life-threatening and property damaging conditions in west Lethbridge. Only a fine effort by emergency response teams and some luck prevented a serious dissaster. Lethbridge and area has an emergency response plan specific to local concerns and is also included in a provincial/national plan dealing with larger emergencies. However, for these plans to be successful, public cooperation with officials are paramount and communication through the media, including social media, is also very important. The speaker will outline some details of the general plan, what worked and what didn't in last November's grass fire and relate how the public can best react during emergencies, be that fire, harardous material escape, floods, power outage, severe weather etc. Speaker: Brian Cornforth, Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Planning Brian Cornforth has been in this position with the City of Lethbridge since June 2002. Previously he held the position of Fire Chief in Airdrie after serving terms as Deputy Chief in both Coaldale and Jasper. Brian is also President of the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association and serves locally on the board of Safety City. He is very focused on the safety of emergency responders and ensuring that communities in Alberta are properly prepared for emergencies.

Last years massive grass fire came within a whisker of causing life-threatening and property damaging conditions in west Lethbridge. Only a fine effort by emergency response teams and some luck prevented a serious dissaster. Lethbridge and area has an emergency response plan specific to local concerns and is also included in a provincial/national plan dealing with larger emergencies. However, for these plans to be successful, public cooperation with officials are paramount and communication through the media, including social media, is also very important. The speaker will outline some details of the general plan, what worked and what didn't in last November's grass fire and relate how the public can best react during emergencies, be that fire, harardous material escape, floods, power outage, severe weather etc. Speaker: Brian Cornforth, Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Planning Brian Cornforth has been in this position with the City of Lethbridge since June 2002. Previously he held the position of Fire Chief in Airdrie after serving terms as Deputy Chief in both Coaldale and Jasper. Brian is also President of the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association and serves locally on the board of Safety City. He is very focused on the safety of emergency responders and ensuring that communities in Alberta are properly prepared for emergencies.

Last years massive grass fire came within a whisker of causing life-threatening and property damaging conditions in west Lethbridge. Only a fine effort by emergency response teams and some luck prevented a serious dissaster. Lethbridge and area has an emergency response plan specific to local concerns and is also included in a provincial/national plan dealing with larger emergencies. However, for these plans to be successful, public cooperation with officials are paramount and communication through the media, including social media, is also very important. The speaker will outline some details of the general plan, what worked and what didn't in last November's grass fire and relate how the public can best react during emergencies, be that fire, harardous material escape, floods, power outage, severe weather etc. Speaker: Brian Cornforth, Fire Chief & Director of Emergency Planning Brian Cornforth has been in this position with the City of Lethbridge since June 2002. Previously he held the position of Fire Chief in Airdrie after serving terms as Deputy Chief in both Coaldale and Jasper. Brian is also President of the Alberta Fire Chiefs Association and serves locally on the board of Safety City. He is very focused on the safety of emergency responders and ensuring that communities in Alberta are properly prepared for emergencies.

Ever since the hapless Polish immigrant, Robert Dziekanski, died at Vancouver International Airport last year after being zapped with Tasers by RCMP officers, a flood of outrage has swept across the country and around the world. Serious questions are now being asked about the use of this controversial weapon by those paid to keep us safe on our streets. Our newspapers are full of reports about the use of Tasers in what would appear to be inappropriate circumstances: by transit cops in BC against passengers suspected of skipping their fare; by Toronto city police who zapped a suspected drug peddler after he had already been handcuffed and was lying face down on the floor. Alarmingly, the use of Tasers has been growing dramatically, according to a recent Canadian Press/CBC investigation. Who says Tasers are safe? It would seem that most of the research behind this claim has been funded by the Taser manufacturers themselves. Under what circumstances should Tasers be used? Apparently, there is no uniformity in the rules and therefore the application varies. And just how effective is civilian oversight to ensure accountability that these potentially lethal weapons are not misused? What are the rules of engagement in Lethbridge? Speakers: Chief Tom McKenzie, Sgt. Jason Walper and Alex Hann Tom McKenzie joined the Lethbridge Regional Police Service in 1976. Working his way through the ranks and experiencing nearly all aspects of law enforcement in Lethbridge, Tom was sworn in as Chief on January 1, 2007. Jason Walper has been a member of the Lethbridge Regional Police Service for 11 years. He was promoted to Sergeant in 2006 and is presently in charge of the police training unit. Sgt. Walper has been a Taser instructor for several years. Alex Hann is a member of the Lethbridge Regional Police Commission, presently serving as its Public Complaints Director. He served as Mayor of Coaldale for three terms in the 1990's. Now a resident of Lethbridge, he has just been appointed to the U of L Senate. Moderator: Patti Johnsen Date: Thursday, May 22, 2008 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Country Kitchen Catering (Lower level of The Keg) 1715 Mayor Magrath Dr. S. Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch)

Seniors Housing facilities in Alberta have undergone landmark changes over the past decade. The needs of seniors have expanded and become more complex, often leaving loved ones confused and overwhelmed as they seek to find accommodation appropriate to these incremental needs. Health and housing standards and levels of supportive living are being developed with the intention of simplifying this process for Albertans. Dennis, who has worked on provincial committees assisting in developing these standards, will present: … an historical overview of seniors housing in Alberta … the changing realities and perceptions … the challenges and benefits of implementing the new standards … costs of Seniors Housing, and … a belief that, together, we can make the Seniors Housing system in Alberta better for today and tomorrow. SPEAKER: Dennis King, Past President Alberta Senior Citizens¹ Housing Association After retirement in 2000 as a Principal with the Palliser School Division, Dennis became actively involved in issues affecting Seniors: … Green Acres Foundation 1999 ­ 2006 (Board member and Chair) … Seniors Advisory Council of Alberta 2000 - 2005 … Lethbridge Seniors Community Forum 2004 to present … Alberta Seniors Citizens¹ Housing Association 2003 ­ 2006 (Board member and President) … Providence Home Homeowners¹ Association, Coaldale 2003 ­ 2006 (Board member and President) … ASCHA Health and Housing Standing Committee, 2005 to present (Chair) MODERATOR: Diane Poynter DATE: January 4, 2007