The City of Red Deer has a new blueprint to evaluate and address our community’s social needs. The Social Policy Framework isn’t something municipalities typically draft for themselves. But, the City saw fit to do so following a series of provincial and federal downloads that have fallen into the their lap. “What’s happened is that councils have […]
Terri Grills To Red Deer News & Area Posted Dec. 15, 2013 Wanted to share with you the exciting growth that’s happened with our first efforts to do something to help those that are homeless. A few short weeks ago we started a FB group called SMILE – Alberta and right away we got a […]
When there are more foreclosed homes than individuals living on the street, you know there’s something wrong with ‘the system’. Cities like Dallas, Texas and Honolulu, Hawaii have implemented creative concepts to help remedy the homelessness crisis in the States, but until recently, no major Canadian city had successfully alleviated its homelessness issue. But that […]
Between provincial surveys, local City council and independent groups there is much discussion on the topic of payday lending regulations in Alberta. The province’s payday lending regulations expires in June of 2016. In response, the government has put a survey on Service Alberta to gather input on current practices and potentially new regulations. Red Deer […]
Dear Mr. Duclos: I am honoured that you have agreed to serve Canadians as Minister of Families, Children and Social Development. We have promised Canadians a government that will bring real change – in both what we do and how we do it. Canadians sent a clear message in this election, and our platform offered […]
Like all good barbers, Courtney Holmes is a good listener. But at a recent back-to-school event in Dubuque, Iowa, the small talk was a little bit different. His young clients — whose feet barely grazed the floor — were preparing for the upcoming school year, and Holmes decided to offer his hair cutting services for […]
I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) at the age of ten, which was the beginning of a life of chronic debilitating pain, broken bones, surgeries and lengthy hospital stays. The life of a disabled person with high medical needs can be a very lonely one, and that was certainly my experience. Once I became […]
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