Podcasts about Spruce Grove

Who's better? Sherwood Park or St. Albert? Spruce Grove or Stony Plain? Beaumont or Leduc? It's a battle of the Bedroom Communities, and there can only be one winner.

AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin chats with Abraham Masri, Manager of Energy Transition and Sustainability at Trimac; Dave Schmidt, Western Canada RMX, Fleet and Training Manager at Lafarge Canada Inc.; Jacob Adams, Director of Sustainability and Risk and Manager of Optimization at Arrow Transportation Systems; and Terri Johnson, Manager of Industry Advancement at AMTA.In this episode, we continue the conversation from our Carrier Successes in New Technology session at AMTA's 87th Annual Conference last month. We discuss how these companies are the trailblazers redefining carrier success in cutting-edge technology, how emerging technologies can shape your business, and what the future holds for our industry.If you would like to learn more about each company and their initiatives, visit their websites below or contact them directly:Abraham Masri, amasri@trimac.com, Trima Dave Schmidt, Lafarge Canada Inc.Jacob Adams, Arrow Transportation SystemsTerri Johnson, terri.johnson@amta.ca, AMTAIf you have any questions or concerns about topics related to what was discussed in this episode, or commercial transportation and driver safety, please do not hesitate to contact our Member Services team at memberservices@amta.ca.AMTA's Professional Truck Driving Championship (PTDC), which returns May 31, 2025, celebrates 75 years of Driver Excellence!Commercial drivers ensure goods and services in Alberta get to where they need to go, and this event serves to highlight the skillsets required behind the wheel. Drivers participate in one of five categories: Straight Truck, Pup Trailer Day Cab, Day Cab, Bunk Truck, and B-Train.Driver and Volunteer registration closes TODAY, May 23. Register now before it's too late. Learn more about PTDC on our website, or contact events@amta.ca.Dust off your clubs! AMTA's Annual Golf Tournaments are back this June! Join us at the Blue Devil Golf course in Calgary on Tuesday, June 17, and at the Links at Spruce Grove on Thursday, June 26. Whether a returning golfer or new to this event, we look forward to seeing you on the course! Register yourself or your team now on our website for Calgary or Edmonton. (Only a few spots remaining!!) For sponsorship opportunities or questions, please email events@amta.ca.AMTA's latest campaign, Spring into Safety, looks at the transition from winter to spring and how that can affect how we drive, prepare to drive, and how we interact with other road users. Stay tuned for our June 6 episode, where we explore that further, discussing impacts of wildlife strikes, sharing the road with motorcycles, and spring cleanup.Listeners, don't forget about the AMTA Mailbag! We want to hear from you with your industry queries. DM us with your questions, and we will answer via the AMTA Mailbag segment in future episodes or directly via our team of advisors.   Join the conversation at: Web: amta.ca Instagram: amta_ca/  Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationLinkedIn: alberta-motor-transport-association Thank you for taking the time to listen. We encourage you to share this episode with those in your network who would receive value from our conversation. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and have a safe day! 

Meet Chantal McKenzie, engineer turned entrepreneur. She owns That Yoga Place and Phoenix Physical Therapy and Wellness in Spruce Grove, Alberta.Yoga is so inclusive - meaning it doesn't matter what you look like, how active or fit you are, or what is going on for you outside of the studio...everyone is welcome and everyone can do yoga!The studio doesn't just offer yoga, though! It is morphing into a one-stop shop for all things wellness. There are massage therapists on staff, as well as a social work counselor, and an osteopath, focusing on movement healing. They have also started offering signature sculpting buccal massage, red light therapy, and reiki. The buccal massage helps to reduce puffing in the face and acts as a mini (non-invasive!) facelift. There are many other services to come so stay tuned!Our brand here at Two Girls With(out) Cancer is all about supporting local businesses, so we were thrilled to connect with Chantal! The tri-region (Spruce Grove, Stony Plain, and Parkland County) offers many resources without having to go to the city. We look forward to continuing to grow this relationship with That Yoga Place as well as other local establishments helping people achieve their wellness goals.Find That Yoga Place on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thatyogaplace/about Or in person ⁠13-100 King St, Spruce Grove AB T7X 0J6⁠

AMTA's Kelsey Hipkin chats with our Member Solutions Team: Doug Walton, Sr. Advisor, Kristin Picken, Advisor (South), and Chad Albert, Advisor (North).In this episode, we discuss the improvements that we have made to our membership benefits to reflect the growing value that AMTA delivers for Carriers and Suppliers in Alberta. These improvements, announced April 1, include changes to the full Carrier Member pricing and a tiered Supplier Membership opportunity. Our Member Solutions team deep dives into the changes to Carrier fees, the response from our members and Carriers so far and the importance of engagement and dialogue, the new opportunities for Suppliers with AMTA Elite, and how these benefits could impact incoming AMTA members.If you would like to contact our Member Services team (including the lovely Helen Taylor, as mentioned in this episode), please contact memberservices@amta.ca, or contact our Member Solutions team directly:Doug Walton, Sr. Advisor: doug.walton@amta.caKristin Picken, Advisor (Southern Alberta): kristin.picken@amta.caChad Albert, Advisor (Northern Alberta): chad.albert@amta.caIf you have any questions about the new member value initiative, please reach out to us membership@amta.ca or visit amta.ca/become-a-member for more details.Have you joined myAMTA?With the launch of the myAMTA Carrier Member Network, we have been thrilled with the number of Carrier Members that have joined us already on the platform!This platform is designed specifically for AMTA Carrier Members and AMTA Elite Supplier Members, offering a powerful space to connect, learn, and stay updated on everything industry-related. Request access to this Network directly at my.amta.ca.Please note: This network is exclusively for AMTA Carrier Members and AMTA Elite. If you are interested in joining our thriving community, you can apply today at amta.ca/become-a-member or email membership@amta.ca with any questions.AMTA's Professional Truck Driving Championship (PTDC), which returns May 31, 2025, celebrates 75 years of Driver Excellence!Commercial drivers ensure goods and services in Alberta get to where they need to go, and this event serves to highlight the skillsets required behind the wheel. Drivers participate in one of five categories: Straight Truck, Pup Trailer Day Cab, Day Cab, Bunk Truck, and B-Train.Driver and Volunteer registration is open now! (Registration closes May 23)! Join Christina Sadlowski and our many other amazing volunteers who have already signed up and register soon, registration for both Drivers and Volunteers goes quickly. Learn more about PTDC on our website, or contact events@amta.ca.Dust off your clubs! AMTA's Annual Golf Tournaments are back this June! Join us at the Blue Devil Golf course in Calgary on Tuesday, June 17, and at the Links at Spruce Grove on Thursday, June 26. Whether a returning golfer or new to this event, we look forward to seeing you on the course! Register yourself or your team now on our website for Calgary or Edmonton. (Spots fill up fast!) For sponsorship opportunities or questions, please email events@amta.ca.Commercial drivers play a crucial, yet often overlooked, role in maintaining safety on Alberta's roads. Each day, they navigate challenging conditions, weather, and traffic to deliver goods safely, while also taking extraordinary measures to ensure the safety of everyone around them. AMTA is introducing an "Angels of the Highway" program designed to celebrate and acknowledge these selfless efforts. This initiative will not only recognize the commitment truck drivers make to road safety but also empower them with the tools and resources to continue their vital work while staying healthy, safe, and supported on the road. Nominate your driver today! If you have any questions or concerns about topics related to what was discussed in this episode, or commercial transportation and driver safety, please do not hesitate to contact our Member Services team at memberservices@amta.ca.Listeners, don't forget about the AMTA Mailbag! We want to hear from you with your industry queries. DM us with your questions and we will answer via the AMTA Mailbag segment in future episodes or directly via our team of advisors.   Join the conversation at: Web: amta.ca Instagram: amta_ca/  Facebook: AlbertaMotorTransportAssociationLinkedIn: alberta-motor-transport-association Thank you for taking the time to listen, we encourage you to share this episode with those in your network who would receive value from our conversation. Make sure to hit that subscribe button and have a safe day! 

During Hour 4 Sherwood Park Crusaders GM Adam Sergerie joined the show teeing up the team's final two games against Spruce Grove before the Christmas break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the third hour of the show, Bryce the Sparky played Kind of Easy Trivia for a Mr. Mikes GC and the boys answered Three Questions Too Many for Park Mazda!   Sobeys and Safeway Beer of the Week featured Randal Gillett, owner & founder of Raven Wolf Brewing in Spruce Grove, joining the show to sample some of their beers.   That Hurts! for James H Brown had more talk about the Grey Cup going to Calgary in 2026.   The show wrapped up with The Wrap for William Huff featuring the awarding of the A&W Text of the Day!

News from the baseball world is slowing down a bit, but we still have a few things to pass along. Then we go a little deeper into last week's unveiling of the 2025 Western Canadian Baseball League schedule. Joe explains why he loves the idea of the WCBL Rural Roots Game, then sits down with Pat Cassidy of the Edmonton Prospects to talk about the latest on the new Myshak Metro Ballpark in Spruce Grove and an upcoming name change.

In this episode, I speak with Jeff Cubos.  Jeff is a Sports Specialist Chiropractor and a Strength and Conditioning Coach.  Jeff holds a private practice in Spruce Grove, Albeta and he works with the Edmonton Oilers.  I hope you enjoy!

Why do we believe that our doctor is our saviour? After all, they are just humans...fallible humans. Doctors do amazing things, yes, but they are not God. They do not know the future, therefore, they do not get to dictate how much time we have left. Your body was designed to heal itself! But you may have to go beyond what your doctor tells you and find alternative healing methods that feel right for you. Receive 25% off facial services at Natural Beauty Spa in Spruce Grove, Alberta. Follow her on Instagram @b.naturalbeautyspa and Facebook @naturalbeautyspa

The US college season is wrapping up and the summer baseball season is about to begin, so we have a lot to get to both in the news and with our guests. This week, we chat with Edmonton Collegiate Hawks hurler Halen Knoll about this weekend's CCBC championships and the season so far. Then we head back south to hear the inspiring story of Spruce Grove's Gavin Fraser, who has been named Second-Team All-Conference and a Gold Glove recipient with Cerro Coso College. And we wrap things up with Dawgs Academy alum Jimmy Dionne, who had a freshman season to remember with Howard College. 7:04 - Halen Knoll 19:37 - Gavin Fraser 39:16 - Jimmy Dionne

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My very special guest today grew up in Spruce Grove, Alberta. He played 144 games in the NHL with the Leafs, Kings Oilers and Habs. He's a Cornell graduate, Hobey Baker finalist and represented Canada at the World Cup and Olympic Games. He's now retired as a player but continues to contribute to the game he loves by working with nhl alumni association and doing some coaching. Please welcome to the show, Mr Ben Scrivens.

Canada Immigration News from the Provincial News Alberta released on 26/09/2023. Expanding transit access for low-income Albertans Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this special edition of Immigration news from Provincial News, Alberta. This news was released by the government on 26/09/2023. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario. Today is the 27/09/2023 Many Albertans rely on public transportation to help them get to work, appointments and attend recreational activities. To help combat high inflation, Alberta's government introduced additional funding in February to provide low-income Albertans with more affordable access to transit service. In addition to Edmonton and Calgary, 10 Alberta communities have low-income transit passes. With this additional funding and to reduce financial barriers to transit, low-income Albertans in Camrose, Hinton, Leduc, Lethbridge, Red Deer and Spruce Grove will now be able to apply for a low-income transit pass. If you need assistance to participate in Provincial or Federal programs or assistance after selection, please contact us https://myar.me/contact-us/  Good luck!  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.

After speaking with several players taking part in the WCBL All-Star Game festivities last week, we wanted to bring you some of the conversations we had with dignitaries and special guests, including John Ircandia of the Okotoks Dawgs, VIP and special guest coach Matt Stairs, Hall of Fame writer Bob Elliott, long-time WCBL supporters and builders Merv Ozirny and Ken Larson, Saskatoon Berries president Steve Hildebrand, and Edmonton Prospects owner Pat Cassidy, who provided us with an update on his team's new home in Spruce Grove.

The Harris family is a giving, loving family from Spruce Grove. They were blessed with four children, three boys and one girl. Their oldest, Takai, was born with down syndrome and was very sick shortly after he was born. He spent numerous months in the hospital and has had numerous appointments as a result of different illnesses throughout his life. Takai has always had a dream of going to Disneyworld but, due to covid delaying any make a wish dreams and then turning 18 towards the end of covid, his dreams of going to disney were put on hold. The Harris family also suffered a setback when Brandi's husband Ryan, was diagnosed stage 4 T-cell lymphoma. With all this adversity they all remain positive and have gained so much resilience and a lot of that is a credit to Takai and his ability to spread joy and light to the present moment. Listen along for Brandi's full story and how Takai has brought so many life lessons to their family and community.

Welcome to the Cross Border Interviews With Chris Brown, Today's guest is Spruce Grove (AB) Councillor Dave Oldham ******************** 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

Guest: Stuart Houston, 2nd person to ride the Mindbender & helped build it. - Councillor/Alderman with the City of Spruce Grove since 2001 (& Mayor from 2007-2021).

We chat with the mayor of Belmont Sobeys- the store making news for starting the social slow lane. Pepper has another innovative invention idea ready to be stolen. The time Dylan dated Jillian Harris. Pepper debates going to his 30th high school reunion. Robbie The Intern is exposed as a thief. Dylan is not happy with Robbie's recent comments. The mayor of Spruce Grove helps us settle a debate. Dylan's new girlfriend was spotted in public! Showing how little we know about the universe.

Why is Loc'r dreaming about coworkers in the shower - Jimmy's candle smells exactly like Jimmy - Tax increases for bike lanes - An apology to Spruce Grove from Loc - Rumsack March for Remembrance - and upgrades to Marmot Basin!

Orthodontist Talk with Dr. Sunny LeongDr. Sunny Leong or “Dr. Sunny”, as many know him, is back in the office. Dr. Leong has been practicing orthodontics for over 12 years. He has a conservative treatment approach, similar to the late Dr. Dietz. He welcomes patients from all over the South Edmonton area including Terwillegar South, Magrath Heights, Twin Brooks, Haddow, Windermere and Riverbend just to name a few. Many of his patients travel in from Leduc, Beaumont, Devon, Spruce Grove, Stony Plain and even as far as Edson, Whitecourt, and Camrose!Dr. Sunny's education included: University at Buffalo Dental School 2005; University of Florida Orthodontic Fellowship 2006; University of Minnesota Orthodontic Residency 2008; and University of Alberta Nursing 2000-2001.Fun facts about Dr. Sunny: Dr. Sunny was raised in North Edmonton and attended Queen Elizabeth High School. He has been a die-hard Oilers fan since he was a child.He has participated in 6 dental volunteer trips to bring free dental care to people around the globe. He has been to: Columbia, Cambodia, Nicaragua, Belize, Peru, and Guatemala.He is the lead singer in the rock band GOOD ‘NUFF. He loves music so much that his dream job, if he wasn't an orthodontist, would be to be a country singer in Nashville!Dr. Sunny and his wife Misaki love to travel. Their absolute favourite place in the world is Hawaii! In fact, he and his wife got married there 3 years ago.In his spare time, you can often find him on the golf course, trying to improve his game!DescriptionDentists diagnose, treat, prevent and control disorders of the teeth and mouth. They work in private practice or may be employed in hospitals, clinics, public health facilities or universities. Dentists may specialize in such areas as oral and maxillofacial surgery, orthodontics, pediatric dentistry, periodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral pathology, oral radiology or public health dentistry.Job ForecastOver the 2016-2018 period, employment growth in this occupational group was substantially above the average for all occupations. The unemployment rate fell to reach 0.9% in 2018, a rate slightly below its long-term trend and significantly below the national average of 5.8%. However, the large majority of workers in this occupation are self-employed (87%), which explains the low unemployment rate. On the other hand, the number of usual hours of work has remained very stable over the past years, a characteristic that is different from the downward trend observed for the overall Canadian labour market. Hence, analysis of key labour market indicators suggests that the number of job seekers was sufficient to fill the job openings in this occupational group.Employment RequirementsThis is what you typically need for the job:One to four years of pre-dentistry university studies or, in Quebec, completion of a college program in sciences and A university degree from a recognized dental program are required.Licensing by a provincial or territorial regulatory body is required.Dentists in general practice can move into a specialized practice through advanced training.Licensing for specializations is required.Need More?Check out our Career Crisis Interview Series: https://thejobtalk.com/help

Trina Merkel is Spruce Grove's volunteer extraordinaire! She commits so much of her time to giving back to her community. She currently is an EA at a local high school and is loved by so many people. Listen along to hear her story and her current volunteer role with the Spruce Grove Kinettes and find out how you can help. It will leave you with the warmest of hearts and filling so good you'll want to start volunteering asap! You can find out more information about the Spruce Grove Kinettes and how you can help on Instagram @sg_kinettes and on Facebook at Spruce Grove Kinettes.  

"two things that have kind of remained constant are snowboarding and music. And I mean, I like different types of music and my snowboarding has changed, but those are the two things I've always been into that stayed the same." - Justin JacksonWatch this episode on YouTubeJustin Jackson:Justin's company, TransistorJustin on Twitter:  @mijustinBrian Casel:Brian's company, ZipMessageBrian on Twitter: @casjamThanks to ZipMessageZipMessage (today's sponsor) is the video messaging tool that replaces live calls with asynchronous conversations.  Use it free or tune into the episode for an exclusive coupon for Open Threads listeners.Quotes from this episode:Quote 01:Brain Casel: The price of being into snowboarding or skiing these days is just insane.Justin Jackson: Yeah.Brain Casel: I mean, and that like it it's been insane for a number of years now. But then once you have kids, I mean, I've got a six and an eight-year-old who have been taking lessons for the last like three seasons. So you've got, like, rentals and lessons for them. And then, you know, four lift tickets, I mean, we go to a crappy hill in the, in the Northeast for one day plus the hotel room, plus driving there.I mean, that's like $1,000 weekend at least, you know. Yeah, it's crazy.Justin Jackson: It's pricey and it's always been expensive. But I think a family pass at our hill probably costs three or $4,000 a year I think. Mhm. And I've just gotten a family passes every year, even as my kids have gotten older and not been as into it. When we moved here my dream is like they're all going to be pro skiers and snowboarders that they're going to love it so much and you know, they all learn to ski and you know, they, they like it enough to do it a couple of times a year or whatever but. Yeah, especially my older too. They're definitely not as into it as me, but you know, that's cool too. I, it's still one thing that's interesting to me is there's not a lot that's the same from when I was in high school with me, but two things that have kind of remained constant are snowboarding and music and I mean, I like different types of music and my snowboarding has changed, but those are the two things I've always been into that stayed the same. And I, I just think it's so fun to be able to enjoy something for so long and have it evolve as I've gotten older.Brain Casel: It's really great, it is a great thing to be into as a, as like a fun sport hobby and like for me, I probably you and everyone else who does it is I love that it's so seasonal. Like, like I'm already like so like I can't wait for the snow to get here. And get into another season.And the thing that I love about it now is being an adult and a business owner is it's one of the few things that really takes me out of the way it makes me present.Justin Jackson: You know? Yeah.Brain Casel: Like being, you know, going down the mountain on a snowboard like you have to be present, otherwise you hit a tree or something, right? So like, that's one of the things that, like, for me is like a forcing function to like, it's, it's relaxing it's active, but it's it relaxes my mind.Justin Jackson: Yeah.Quote 02:Justin Jackson: That was like my kind of introduction to the industry. Yeah, they're still around "allofskateboards.com" and by this point, his whole story was so interesting because, you know, he was this a really good snowboarder. And then had these injuries and had to pivot. And then he started making these snowboards. And because he was a snowboarder, he and he was also just kind of engineering-minded.He knew how he wanted to build these and shape them. And so he was doing all of this by himself. And then it got popular in Japan. So he started building all these boards for Japan and was doing great. But then there were so many orders that he had to hire somebody, and they really messed up in order.And it almost bankrupted him as a company, And so I was the first person he'd hired since then. And he's kind of like he's just a really unique guy. Like he's kind of grumpy and just doesn't like working with people. And so I had to really prove myself. I wanted to work in the office like I wanted to do business stuff like sales and marketing and, you know, all that stuff. But he was like, No, you got to start working in the shop and I'm terrible. What year is this? This is 1999 or 2000. I'm 19 or 20 at the time and he gets me working in the shop and at this point, we're mostly, I mean.Brian Casel: 1999 I mean snowboarding is already pretty big at that point. Like it's snowboarding a big deal by that point and like all that. Justin Jackson: Yeah, snowboarding was at that point you know, the first wave had already happened for sure. And that was probably actually peak snowboarding. I think my generation was peak snowboarding from 95 to 2005. Yeah. It's probably the best that's around the time, but we're.Brian Casel: Probably around the same age and I yeah, I picked it up in.Justin Jackson: Like high school and into college and yeah, I mean, it's hard to explain to people now, but snowboarding was a cultural phenomenon, like every kid had a snowboarding poster on their wall, whether they snowboard it or not. It was like every kid was buying Snowboarder magazine whether they were snowboarding or not.Quote 03:Justin Jackson: I teamed up with initially it was like I was working a full-time job, and so we hired my brother to manage it. My younger brother and I were probably 21 at the time. And then my friend Adrian was a skateboarder and I started my first business ever really was in grade 12 with him. We'd put on a rave together and actually done really well.Brian Casel: And so another cultural force of the nineties.Justin Jackson: Yeah, another cultural force in the nineties. And so it just seemed like this would be a great agent. And I, you know, he's a skateboarder I'm a snowboarder. I'd worked in the industry and it was, it just felt like this is going to be a great combination.Brian Casel: And like location-wise, you want to do it in your hometown.Justin Jackson: And we want to do it in our hometown, which is probably a mistake because this was.Brian Casel: The area that that's like not that close to big mountains.Justin Jackson: Yeah. It's we're like, yes, Stoney plain in Spruce Grove or these bedroom communities but that's still a lot.Brian Casel: I mean, like even growing like I grew up in Long Island, New York. And then even up here in Connecticut, like there's plenty of snowboard and ski shops in the suburbs for these families who buy stuff. Yeah. So take road trips, right?Justin Jackson: I think the problem was that Edmonton was still close enough. It was 30 minutes away It was a city of 1.2 million people at the time, probably. And I, I mean, I've written quite a bit about the real deal. The shop was called The Real Deal. I've written quite a bit about, you know, the mistakes we made. And I think one is just ignored brings people's natural momentum.So if you're, if you're a teenager in Stony Plain, Spruce Grove on the weekends, if you're going to go shopping, you want to go to the big city, you want to go to Edmonton because it's exciting, right? It's, it's that you can hit a bunch of stores. You can go out to eat, you can cruise White Avenue and, you know, all the cool strips in Edmonton.And we just ignored that. And that natural momentum and thought that people would care about like ideology, like, like shop local. But people actually don't give a shit about that stuff, you know what I mean?

Rachelle is a born and raised small town girl with big dreams! She moved to the big city to get her degree in business, a masters in accounting, and her chartered accounting designation; however, it doesn't stop there. She is extremely passionate about seeing and hearing women who are killing it! She loves to share stories of women who follow their dreams, achieve great things, and are an inspiration to other women. She shares these stories through her Designed to Inspire podcast. Rachelle is also the owner of Dani + Madi clothing boutique, in Spruce Grove, Alberta and online, where her and her staff help women dress themselves in a way that makes them feel happy and their most confident.

Today you will meet Ellen Elton. Ellen and I have worked together and have been friends for a long time. This woman has been in Hospitality since she was 19 and truly knows how to create an experience for a guest in a room.  From her early start at the Brooks Hotel to Whitecourt Alberta and now the Manager of Barbacoa in Spruce Grove, she has had many diverse experiences in restaurants.  During her time in Whitecourt, she was able to move a struggling location to a thriving, vibrant store, with a strong team culture. Ellen has so many interesting stories to tell. In 2018 she and her husband decided to "sell it all" and travel the continent. She spent a lot of time in the southern United States hiking and living a different life. This is a really cool part of her story as well, in this time she was able to disconnect, go inward, take care of herself and enjoy time in a totally different way. I have always looked up to the way Ellen takes on challenges in her life and really tries to live her life to the fullest.  Oh, and her People Make The World Beautiful story... guaranteed to touch your heart. I know you will love this podcast and be inspired by it.

In this episode, Ryan and Mariah talk to Lindsey Butterfield the City of Edmonton's Director of Open Space and Urban Growth. Lindsey chats with Ryan and Mariah about how the City uses data to make decisions on where to invest in growth, infrastructure and open space in the city. Lindsey also shares more information about how Edmonton is changing its growth pattern over time to be financially sustainable, climate resilient and equitable - all of which have big impacts on infill! Listen to the end to hear more about one of Mariahs' and Ryans' favourite new neighbourhoods.  And here is the interactive map mentioned in the episode! https://www.edmonton.ca/activities_parks_recreation/parks-river-valleyLindsey Butterfield is a Registered Professional Planner. She has worked as a city planner in Metro Edmonton for two decades, first in the City of Spruce Grove, and for the last seven years with the City of Edmonton. After several years leading the Regional Development team, she took on the task of starting the growth management framework, a key pillar of implementing Edmonton's City Plan and a deep dive into city parks, leading the Urban Growth and Open Space section. Lindsey has a particular passion for long range city planning policy, and having recently completed a certificate in mediation, is excited to take on new challenges that hone her new skills in mediation and negotiation. Lindsey loves a crunchy problem that brings together different subject matter experts so that she's always doing something new and creative! Lindsey enjoys the discovery of a new saison on the patio of a local brewery, family ski trips, and checking out new restaurants around Edmonton. She holds a Master's degree from Dalhousie University in Urban and Rural Planning. 

This week on Discovering Hospitality meet Mariana Sanchez! I've known Mariana for a long time, she has recently come to work with our group here in Alberta.  She started with St Albert Original Joe's, moved over to British Columbia,  and is now back in Spruce Grove running the State and Main out there with her husband Alex. Her story of coming from Mexico to Canada is pretty neat. She was able to come with her husband and get to build a life here with him.  She has also been able to work with her partner both in Mexico and Canada (which I can totally relate to!) and I always think this is such a cool thing to hear about. I often hear a lot of people saying "I would never work with my partner" and in a way I get it, but there is something special about working with your partner if you can make it work. Mariana's story is a great example of how it can work and be a great thing.Join us as we talk about work ethic, travel, the power of community, and of course food! This is an episode you won't want to miss! Thank you Mariana for being my guest.

Hear from the 32nd overall selection in the 2022 NHL Entry Draft, Spruce Grove's own Reid Schaefer after the Oilers selected the hometown product out of the WHL's Seattle Thunderbirds program. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, I attempted my first solo podcast lol!    Since I started Dani + Madi, a women's clothing boutique in Spruce Grove, I get asked questions daily. I get asked questions on the boutique itself, life balance, and so many other things. So today I thought I would go through the top five questions that I get asked most often. A little behind the scenes of the business per se.    Please enjoy and if there are any questions that you have that are not answered in this episode, please send them to me at info@daniandmadi.com and I will answer them in another solo podcast.   In the meantime, you can find Dani + Madi's online shop at www.daniandmadi.com, you can find us on instagram @daniandmadi and on facebook at daniandmadi.

Meet Shawn Campbell! This was such an interesting conversation, I love speaking with people who have been in the industry for a long time, they always have so much insight and share stories that are so impactful, this convo with Shawn does that for sure. Shawn has done quite a few things (besides hospitality) such as being a poker player, which blew my mind! His roots have always been in hospitality though, and throughout that journey, he has found himself in a leadership role more often than not. He is now the head chef at Barbacoa, a new(er) restaurant in Spruce Grove opened by Tyler Sorochan. They are doing very cool things with food there, cooked over an open flame, locally sourced and so creative if you haven't tried it this is my recommendation that you give it a try. One of the things that Shawn spoke about in our conversation was looking to the left and to the right as a leader (or a team member). We so often feel inclined to look up and down, looking for the next rung on the ladder, looking to where we move up to rather than looking to the left and the right of us. Looking to the left and the right is about seeing who's out there with you and finding ways to connect each other to support everyone involved for the higher good of all. Love it! I know you'll love this conversation. 

The Transition Journey that we have been on for the past sixteen months has been preparing you for your next transition, the embracing of a new lead pastor. Today we are going on a transitional tour, reminding us of all that we have accomplished in this time and how we are now ready to move into the next chapter in the life and ministry of SGAC. You have a great heritage to build on and God has plans to come alongside of you to lead you to be mature disciples of Jesus Christ, led by the Holy Spirit, engaged and equipped, advancing the kingdom of God in Spruce Grove and the World.

If you've never experienced a massage, it's high time you got started. One session at Evolution Massage Care Clinic and you'll wonder how you ever got by without it! Are you in Spruce Grove? Call +1-780-668-9743 and click https://www.evolutionmassagecareclinic.ca (https://www.evolutionmassagecareclinic.ca) today!

Meet TJ Aneca! She is 45 years young, has been married for 24 years and has 6 kids that range from 22 years old to 5 years old. She has lived in Spruce Grove for about 17 years and is a woman who wears many hats. She's been a photographer for 15 years, a stay at home mom for 22 years, and was an owner of a clothing store for a few years. She is now a certified health and life coach, as well as a certified personal trainer and is currently working on her nutrition coaching certification. And if that isn't enough she is also an Independent Arbonne Consultant. You can find her on Instagram @bethatgirl_tjaneca. Resources: Website: www.daniandmadi.com Instagram: @daniandmadi Facebook: daniandmadi

This week on the show I sit down with Spruce Grove Saints Head Coach Bram Stephen. Discussing his coaching career and the success he was able to build at MacEwen University as well as the legacy he has been able to continue with Spruce Grove, this episode title made itself. It became extremely obvious to me the profound effect a great coach can have on an athlete or an organization regardless of where they are currently at. We dig into some great points about the "Saints Way" that Bram has implemented in his time in Spruce Grove and how policies and procedures like this can truly shape an organization. .As mentioned in the pre-roll, check out www.perfectsports.com for all your supplement needs and use my discount code 'kenny20' to save yourself 20% on all your third party tested, approved for sport products! .If you enjoyed the episode, take a moment to leave a review, or even send me a message to let me know what you took away! Find me;email: kenny@coachdusseault.comInstagram: @coach_dusseaultTikTok: @coachdusseaultFacebook: Coach Dusseault - Strength and Conditioning 

Last Sunday we were reminded that the written word of God is our primary source in our pursuit to know God. But we are not in this pursuit alone. When Jesus returned to the presence of the Father he sent an advocate the Holy Spirit who when he is present will lead us into all truth. John 1613 This Sunday we will give attention to the biblical practice of meditation. Joshua 18 instructs us to meditate on the word of God day and night. We will consider what meditation is its role in the Christians life and some basic practices of meditation. Meditation like all of the spiritual disciplines puts us in the place to hear from God and to grow in our understanding of His calling in our lives for the sake of His Kingdom here in Spruce Grove.

On this episode of Crusaders Pregame, host Dawson Petryshen goes over the big losses to Whitecourt and Spruce Grove, and previews what needs to be done in tonight's matchup against the Lloydminster Bobcats to open up the 2022 calendar year. Coming off a 4-1 win against the same Wolverines of before the break, Sherwood Park was facing a big problem: they had five affiliate players on their roster. While the Cru made it close in the final 40 minutes, a four goal first period from the Wolverines carried them to a 6-1 victory. The following night in Spruce Grove, Sherwood Park played the Saints very well for the first two periods, including a shorthanded goal by Zac Maxwell, but three goals in the third from Spruce and the Saints walked away with a 5-1 decision. All the action can be found on HockeyTV or grab a ticket to the game, puck drop is at 7:15 at the Randy Rosen Rink.

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In this episode, Rachelle talks about her journey into entrepreneurship and the steps that it took for her to become a boutique owner. She talks about how her love for fashion started at an early age and shares the pivotal moment she had after attending a live event where Tony Robbins was one of the speakers and how things have unfolded since.Rachelle is a born and raised small town girl with big dreams! She moved to the big city to get her degree in business, a masters in accounting, and her chartered accounting designation; however, it doesn't stop there. She is extremely passionate about seeing and hearing women who are killing it! She loves to share stories of women who follow their dreams, achieve great things, and are an inspiration to other women. She shares these stories through her Designed to Inspire podcast. Rachelle is also the owner of Dani + Madi clothing boutique, in Spruce Grove, Alberta and online, where her and her staff help women dress themselves in a way that makes them feel happy and their most confident.Use the link below to shop at Dani & Madi and use this one time code Candace15 for 15% off your purchase.Shop at Dani & MadiFollow Dani & Madi on InstagramFollow Dani & Madi on FacebookListen to the Designed To Inspire podcast hereFollow Candace on Instagram

On this episode of Crusaders Pregame, hosts Zach Marks and Dawson Petryshen discuss the Cru's goal scoring struggles as of late, and how they plan to come back against the Bonnyville Pontiacs. With one goal in their last two games, Sherwood Park hosted the Spruce Grove Saints to close out their five game home stand. While the first period was close, Luigi Benincasa scored the lone goal of the frame to put the Saints ahead. The Crusaders were outshot 13-1 in the second period, but Gus Bylin stood tall and kept it a one goal lead for Spruce Grove. Carter Chorney put in a powerplay marker to tie the game, but three unanswered goal from the Saints put the matchup out of reach and Sherwood Park went home with a 4-1 decision. Dawson had a chance to speak with Bylin before tonight's matchup on his role with the team and how they've played as of late, as well as Austin Cook on the team's mentality and goals heading into Bonnyville. Tune in to HockeyTV for all of the action tonight at the RJ Lalonde Arena, or head over to Average Joe's to watch right here in Sherwood Park, puck drop is at 7 p.m.

On this episode of Crusaders Pregame, hosts Zach Marks and Dawson Petryshen discuss the late win over the Grande Prairie Storm, and how they will need to beat a slumping Whitecourt Wolverines team. After a disappointing 7-4 loss in Spruce Grove to open November, the Cru looked to take a win in their first of seven home games in the month. Carter Chorney opened the scoring on the powerplay with a picture-perfect shot but was returned by the Storm minutes later. Bruce MacGregor had the lone goal of the second, again on the man advantage. Goals went back and forth in the final frame, but Logan Hauer closed things out with 37 seconds left to play and sent the home crowd home happy with a 4-3 win. Dawson also spoke with Colby Garner ahead of tonight's matchup, about how the team clicked so well on Friday and how they need to continue to succeed. Tune in to HockeyTV for all of the action tonight at the Scott Safety Centre, or head on over to Average Joe's in Sherwood Park, puck drop is at at 7:30 p.m.

Richelle Cygan graduated with Honors from the NAIT Personal Fitness Trainer diploma program. After graduating she pursued the prestigious Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists accreditation for Personal Trainers. Richelle mentored under Simon Bennett (Head Strength and Conditioning coach for the Edmonton Oilers) and his colleagues for 100 hours where she learned about program design and implementation for athletes at all levels including AA, AAA, WHL and NHL levels. Richelle has owned her own personal training and sports performance company since 1998. She has been specializing in youth athletics for 10 years now. Richelle's company is Breakthrough Sports Performance Inc. and is based out of Spruce Grove, Drayton Valley and Warburg Alberta. She is passionate about working with youth athletes and trains them specific to their sport. Her main focus is hockey and has a lot of success with training both male and female athletes who play at AA, AAA, WHL and Junior A levels. Richelle has three years experience working in the Alberta Junior Hockey League where she was the head trainer/equipment manager for the Drayton Valley Thunder and the Spruce Grove Saints. She is currently the Head Strength Coach for the Parkland Hockey Academy. Richelle also has a certificate in Sports nutrition from Precision Nutrition and is a Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant. Her nutrition company is called LUV NUTRITION AND WELLNESS. She specializes in sports nutrition and also works with general population clients one on one. You can find her on Instagram @breakthroughsportsperformance, on Facebook @Breakthrough sports performance and training as well as on Instagram @luvnutritionandwellness and on Facebook @Luv nutrition and wellness. Resources: Website: www.daniandmadi.com Instagram: @daniandmadi Facebook: @daniandmadi

On this episode of Crusaders Pregame, hosts Zach Marks and Dawson Petryshen recap Tuesday evening's loss in Spruce Grove, and look forward to the return to the Sherwood Park Arena against Grande Prairie. Looking to bounce back after a 7-1 loss against the Fort McMurray Oil Barons the previous weekend, the Cru went into the Grant Fuhr arena and outplayed the Saints for the majority of the game; Evan Arnold and Austin Cook both reignited their scoring touches, but a big third period from Spruce Grove ended in a 7-4 decision. Marek Pocherewny made 23 of 29 saves in the loss. Dawson also spoke with assistant captain Bruce MacGregor ahead of this matchup against the Grande Prairie Storm, discussing what the team needs to do to begin their crawl out of the basement in the North. Tune in to HockeyTV for all of the action tonight at the Randy Rosen Rink where Zach and Dawson will have the call, at 7:15 p.m.

On this episode of Crusaders Pregame, hosts Zach Marks and Dawson Petryshen look back on the weekend struggles in Fort McMurray, and decide what the team needs to do to begin their rise against the Spruce Grove Saints. Reminiscent of the home opener against the Saints, Sherwood Park went into the third period up 2-1 over the Oil Barons, thanks to goals from Jaron Desnoyers and Caelum Dick. Unfortunately, also like that first game, the Cru gave up four unanswered goals in the final 20 minutes to finish off 5-2. Saturday was a game to forget, dropping that one 7-1, and Gus Bylin was in net for all 7 goals after Marek Pocherewny made the start the night before. Dawson had a chance to chat with assistant coach and assistant general manager Jeff Woywitka about how the team has performed in the first couple of months, and what the team needs to do to win more games. Also a guest on the show is Cale Ashcroft, making his return over the weekend, and talking about his road to recovery as well as his nomination too the NHL's Central Scouting. Tune in to HockeyTV for all of the action tonight in Spruce Grove, at 7:00 p.m.

On this episode of Crusaders Pregame, hosts Zach Marks and Dawson Petryshen discuss Sherwood Park's struggles against the Spruce Grove Saints, and look at how they can bounce back against the slumping Drayton Valley Thunder. It was a very close contest on Friday and a low-scoring one at that. After a scoreless first, Cody Pisarczyk opened the gates, and Bruce MacGregor tied it at one late in the frame with his first goal in nearly 600 days. The third saw two Saints goals, and a flurry of Crusader chances, but Spruce Grove was able to hang on for the 3-1 decision. Gus Bylin made his fourth consecutive start, turning aside 22 shots in the loss. Dawson also had a chance to chat with new Sherwood Park acquisition Carter Chorney ahead of the Thunder matchup, about how he's fit himself into the lineup, especially on such short notice. Tune in to HockeyTV for all of the action tonight, at 7:30 p.m.

On this episode of the Sherwood Park Crusaders Pre-Game Show, Zach Marks and Dawson Petryshen queue up the 2021-22 regular season as they discuss the departures and acquisitions of the summer, the ebbs and flows of the preseason, and getting fans ready for the start of regular season play, which begins with a two-game set against the Spruce Grove Saints. Dawson had a chance to speak with American recruit Austin Cook about the differences of playing in the US as opposed to the AJHL, getting used to the pace of play, and meeting all the new faces in the locker room. Also, Dawson chats with returning player Ashton McNelly about bringing fans back into the arena, the state of the team heading into the year, and the ever-evolving rivalry with the Saints. Sherwood Park looks to build on the progress of last season with all the new additions, highlighted by players such as Tyler Bates and Carmelo Crandell. As well, returnees like Cale Ashcroft and Evan Arnold look to keep improving their games and be big contributors to the team. Crusaders fans have a lot to look forward to starting September 17th, where the Cru head off to Spruce Grove for an intense matchup to begin the campaign.

Maureen Tash is an incredibly inspiring, motivated, and kind woman! From starting the A&W in Spruce Grove to now being National Vice President in Arbonne, Maureen is a very driven lady and is a prime example of accomplishing your goals when you put your mind to it. Listen to this interview to be empowered by a woman who is constantly empowering other woman! You can find her on instagram, @maureenavp, and facebook, Maureen Tash. Resources Website: www.daniandmadi.com Instagram: @daniandmadi Facebook: daniandmadi

Amanda Wilhauk is a women of all things. She spent a summer training in the army, has lived overseas and is now running a pretty high profile jerky business with her husband Trevor. She is well known in the Spruce Grove community where she was born and raised and is more recently known for her 12 days of Christmas where she gives back to her community in more ways than you can imagine. Listen to this interview to be incredibly inspired by your girl next door! You can find Wilhauk Beef Jerkey @wilhaukbeefjerysprucegrove on instagram and Wilhauk Beef Jerky - Spruce Grove on facebook. Resources Website: www.daniandmadi.com Instagram: @daniandmadi Facebook: daniandmadi

This week we chat with Maren Barros who is currently practicing as a Consultant for the Blind and Visually Impaired in primarily rural settings around Spruce Grove, Alberta. Being the sibling of a younger brother who is blind, she has been involved in the field of visual impairment, both personally and professionally for most of her life. With a background in Neuropsychology and Education, Maren is especially passionate about working with children who have Cortical Vision Impairment and finding ways of working collaboratively across specializations in order to ensure that these students have access to AAC. In this week's episode we ask Maren: - What is CVI? - What is the difference between Cerebral vs. Cortical VI- What are some symptoms or red flags of CVI?-Are there specific Characteristics Associated with CVI? - What are the phases of CVI? - What's the treatment for CVI? - What are some of the common misconceptions about CVI? - Any advice for parents whose child is diagnosed with CVI? - Any advice for interacting with children with CVI? Maren is a wealth of knowledge so listen in as we pick her brain about all things CVI. Links for show notes: Nicola's YouTube video (the lived experience of CVI) — pointing out that CVI is asymptomatic and often the person living with it doesn't even know… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H7SoRdMovfI Not in Plain Sight (BBC Scotland documentary about CVI) : https://vimeo.com/319804738 https://cviscotland.org (main resource for Cerebral VI) Dorsal Stream dysfunction simulation videos: https://vimeo.com/384014482 https://cviscotland.org/mem_portal.php?article=267 CVI Screening tool: https://www.teachcvi.net/screening-tools https://pcvis.vision: Great resource site for parents If you have any questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes use the anonymous form at https://www.reyu.ca/podcast. Disclaimer The field of neurorecovery is constantly changing and evolving and as such we do our best to present accurate information and stay current. We are simply providing our views and opinions on the topics presented and what we have found to be beneficial that will be as evidenced based as possible. By listening to this podcast, you agree not to use this podcast as medical advice to treat any medical condition in either yourself or your children. Consult your doctor/ therapist for any medical issues that you or they may be having. This entire disclaimer also applies to any guests or contributors to the podcast. Under no circumstances shall Benveet Gill, Nancy Morrow, ReYu Paralysis Recovery Centre Inc, Rambling with ReYu, or any guests or contributors to the podcast, as well as any employees, associates, or affiliates of any of the above, be responsible for damages arising from use of the podcast.

The conversation continues with Ryan Jespersen, and Reid is joined later in the hour by Nathan Dempsey, former Toronto Maple Leaf and Spruce Grove native.

Two private Baptist schools in Spruce Grove, Alberta are refusing to adhere to the provincial government's new LGBTQ policy. For that, argues the Alberta Liberal Party leader, the schools should have public funding withheld. David Swann also wants the school boards dissolved (those which disagree with the province's LGBTQ policy). Pastor Brian Coldwell joins the Roy Green Show to discuss the stance of the Baptist church. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two private Baptist schools in Spruce Grove, Alberta are refusing to adhere to the provincial government's new LGBTQ policy. For that, argues the Alberta Liberal Party leader, the schools should have public funding withheld. Guest: Pastor Brian Coldwell - Even though the number of women entering Canadian police services is increasing, they are no match for the existing 'old boys' network, according to Western University sociology Ph.D candidate Lesey Bikos. Guests: Lesley Bikos, Ph.D candidate in sociology and former City of London police officer. Thesis: “I Took the Blue Pill:The Effect of Hegemonic Masculine Police Culture on Canadian Policewomen's Identities” Atoya Montague, RCMP civilian employee with highest possible security clearance. Member of the group of women police officers and police service employees speaking on the program about ongoing sexual abuse, harassment and assault within Canada's police services. - The majority of Canadians have had enough with political correctness and tell Angus Reid polling political correctness has gone too far. 80% of Canadians say "it seems like you can't say anything without offending someone these days" and the majority of Canadians self-censor what they say in order to not offend someone nearby. Guest: Shachi Kurl, executive director of Ipsos Reid Polling in Canada - Next Sunday is the 15th anniversary of 9/11. A week early, Roy speaks with a Hamilton dentist who played a major role in the immediate aftermath of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center buildings and the Pentagon which resulted in the deaths of more than 3,000 people. Guest: Dr. Frank Stechey, who was directly engaged in establishing the identity of bodies too badly destroyed bodies to be identified by conventional pathology methods, and so he and his team engaged in forensic dentistry See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.