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Voices of Impact Show Friday, June 19, 2026, at ArtSphere, your event rental venue, commercial kitchen, and podcast room.

Heads up, Calgary homeowners. The Secondary Suite Incentive Program is closing soon.

The details: Qualifying homeowners can get up to $10,000 to build and register a safe secondary suite.

The catch: Funding is almost all claimed. Applications are first-come, first-serve.

Learn more at calgary.ca/suite-incentive.

Public Art Bus Tours in St. Albert.

Hop on the City’s Public Art bus for a creative ride through St. Albert’s most iconic installations.

Your guide: Art Gallery of St. Albert Curator Emily Baker will share firsthand insight into some of the collection’s most well-known pieces.

Dates & times:
July 13: 10 – 11:30 a.m.
July 17: 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Pick up + drop-off at St. Albert Place front plaza

City of Brooks: RFP Opportunities Now Open

Current RFPs:
➡ Replacement of Boilers at the Evergreen Centre
➡ Replacement of Boilers + Hot Water Heater at the Community Cultural Centre

If you’re a contractor or supplier, this is your chance to put in a proposal.

Interested vendors can view full details and submit proposals here: https://www.brooks.ca/Bids.aspx

Town of Gander: Vehicle Bids Now Open.

Looking for a truck or work vehicle? Gander is taking bids.

Vehicles for sale:
- 2015 Ford F-250
- 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
- 2013 Chevrolet Silverado
- 1995 Suzuki Carry All Mini Truck

Closing: Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. local time

Get your bid in before the deadline if you’re interested.

View all Open Calls and bid documents here: https://heyor.ca/MTrM9w

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Voices of Impact Show Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at ArtSphere, your event rental venue, commercial kitchen, and podcast room.

The City of Edmonton + Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities just made it easier to get outside and stay active — for free. Free sports equipment lending stations. 30 Equip Sports Lockers are installed in parks across the city.
1. Download the free Equip Sport app
2. Find the nearest station on the in-app map
3. Unlock the locker with a tap

Airdrie Safety Reminder: Smart Riders Wear Helmets.

Airdrie has a message for riders: Smart riders wear helmets. Be one of them.

Protect your head.

Simple gear, big difference. One helmet can change everything.

Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) Needs you on a Volunteer Granting Sub-Committee.

Want to help decide where funding goes in your community? Apply now https://ecf.ca/career/call-for-volunteers/

Indigenous Experiences in and Around Calgary this National Indigenous Heritage Month:

Connect with Treaty 7 Culture.

Calgary, or Moh’kinsstis in Blackfoot, sits in Treaty 7 territory

Powwows are celebrations of dance, music, and pride — open to everyone. You don’t have to be Indigenous to watch and take it in. Dancers come from across Canada and the U.S. to compete for prizes.

3 Prominent Local Powwows:
- Siksika Nation Powwow – end of June
- Calgary Stampede Powwow – early July
- Tsuut’ina Nation Powwow – end of July

Exact dates drop closer to each event, so watch for updates.

Also on the list: guided tours + historic sites to explore Treaty 7 culture year-round.

Join the celebrations on June 19 at the Legislature Grounds in Edmonton to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day.

Legislature South Lawn Bandshell
June 19, 2026
11:30 am – 1:15 pm

The day brings people together to share in Indigenous cultures, traditions, and community through performances and moments of reflection.

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Voices of Impact Show Friday, June 12, 2026, at ArtSphere, your event rental venue, commercial kitchen, and podcast room.

Spruce Grove Releases New 40th Anniversary City Maps: Pick Up at City Hall or Online.

Morinville Hosts Free First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Cultural Celebration June 19.

$75,000 Indian Relay Racing Weekend at Enoch Park: “Honouring the Spirit of the Horse” June 27–28.

Calgary Centre for Newcomers’ Trades Ready Training Builds Alberta’s Skilled Workforce.

City Rec Centres Offer Full-Day Summer Camps for Kids 6–12 with Early Drop-Off and Late Pick-Up.

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Voices of Impact Show on Monday, June 8, 2026, at ArtSphere, your event rental venue, commercial kitchen, and podcast room.

Calgary Wild FC Roars into MaxWell Soccer Centre — Building a New Training Home for Women’s Sport in Alberta.

Calgary is proud to welcome Alberta’s only professional women’s team to MaxWell. Their presence on the pitch means more girls seeing themselves in the game, staying active, and dreaming bigger. This is what growing opportunities for women in sport looks like.

Camrose’s first Familiarization Bus Tour gave retail, hospitality, and restaurant staff a first-hand look at the city’s must-see spots so they can better guide visitors and locals. Thanks to the Canadian Northern Society for leading the tour of the Camrose Heritage Railway Station and Park, and to everyone who joined, including Councillor Francoeur. Want in on the next tour? Contact Maven Boddy, Tourism and Marketing Coordinator, at 780.672.4426.

Changes Are Coming to — Starting July 1

Since 2017, Innisfil Transit has moved you around town with Uber. Now, as ridership and community needs grow, we’re rolling out updates for more flexibility and more places to go.

What’s new:
🔹 Lower fares: The Town subsidizes up to $10 per Uber trip after your flat fee
🔹 More destinations: Travel anywhere in Innisfil, plus trips to/from Barrie South GO and the new Bradford GO Station
🔹 Ride together: Groups of 2–4 can use a Multi-passenger Voucher to split the ride
🔹 Teen Transit Pilot: Teens get up to 10 subsidized trips per month
🔹 Transit Hubs retired: Book door-to-door travel instead

More options, easier trips, same on-demand service. Questions? Check the Town of Innisfil website or contact Transit staff.

Got an idea to make Morinville better? We’ll help fund it.

If you’re part of a local group driving positive change in our community, you could be eligible for up to $2,500 in funding. Projects that improve outcomes for Morinville residents are exactly what this opportunity is for.

Next deadline: Intake 2 applications are due August 15, 2025.

Have an idea? Don’t wait — apply and bring it to life.

To view funding categories, eligibility requirements, and to apply online, please visit: https://ow.ly/kfYS50UUtr2

Ready to turn data into impact?

Camrose is hiring an Assessor II — a role where your analytical skills help shape fair assessments and support the community we serve. If you’re detail-driven, curious, and want work that actually matters, we want you on our team.

Apply now and put your skills to work for Camrose.

Ready to turn data into impact?

Camrose is hiring an Assessor II — a role where your analytical skills help shape fair assessments and support the community we serve. If you’re detail-driven, curious, and want work that actually matters, we want you on our team.

Apply now and put your skills to work for Camrose.

View the full posting and apply: https://county.camrose.ab.ca/careers/employment-opportunities/

The annual Parade & Children’s Festival is back on Saturday, June 20, and we are Movin' and Groovin' to a brand-new location this year!!

Here is what you need to know to plan your day:
👉 The Parade (10:00 AM sharp): The route will now travel along Milligan Drive, starting at Veterans Way and heading eastbound toward Crystal Ridge Drive.
👉 The Children's Festival (11:00 AM - 3:00 PM): To keep the fun close to the new route, the festival is moving to the fields right outside the Okotoks Recreation Centre!

*Splash into Summer at Youth Night! ☀️*

Beat the heat with high-energy water games at the JBS Canada Centre Green Space. Think water balloons, nonstop splashing, and a whole lot of laughs.

*When*: Friday, June 12, 6:00–7:00 p.m.
*Who*: Ages 8–12
*Where*: JBS Canada Centre Green Space
*Cost*: Regular admission applies

Kids, come ready to get soaked and cool off with friends. See you there!

Festival Days is back in Morinville — June 19 & 20!

Two days of nonstop fun for the whole town:

🕺 Kickoff Dance Party
🥞 Mayor & Council Pancake Breakfast
🚗 Napa Morinville Show N’ Shine
🚐 Free Saturday Park & Ride
🎪 Festival Fun Zone, presented by Ashley Moore Realty Team – Century 21 Masters
🍓 Morinville Farmers’ Market
🤡 NEW Pedestrian Parade
🔥 Morinville Firefighter Combat Challenge
🎥 TFH Summer Cinema
🎸 Festival Days Cabaret featuring The Barkells

Huge thanks to our volunteers and partners: Ashley Moore Realty Team – Century 21 Masters, media partner 840 CFCW, and Cabaret media partners K-97, 96.3 The Breeze, and New Country 97.9.

Mark your calendar — Morinville’s biggest weekend of the summer is almost here.

Attention Students! We are hiring!

Are you looking to gain valuable work experience in a dynamic, inclusive and collaborative environment? If so, consider applying to our September 2026 Student opportunities.

✅ Civil Engineering/ Environmental Engineering
✅ Mechanical Engineering
✅ Electrical Engineering
✅ Computer Engineering
✅ Accounting, Business and Communications
✅ IT and Computer Science
✅ Life and Environmental Sciences
✅ Humanities and Social Sciences
✅ Interior Design Technology and more!

We're looking for students currently enrolled in a co-op or equivalent work experience program, available for 4, 8, 12, or 16 month terms starting September 2026.

Only students in work experience programs (Co-Op Programs) are eligible.

Develop new skills, build meaningful relationships, and help shape your city today!

Interested? Check out our student job postings, here: https://bit.ly/4gcJmL8

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Africanival 2026 finale at Eastwood Park in Edmonton