Volunteer

Political Volunteer 

Province announces online tool to help non-profits access vital information

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By Anna Smith, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter Albertans will now have easier access to information regarding the province’s various non-profits thanks to a new online tool, the province says. The Alberta Non-profit Listing Dashboard is an interactive, searchable database which uses the official records of the Alberta Corporate Registry. Through it, residents can search for the location, type and incorporation status … Read more…

Volunteer 

Declining volunteers increasing risk to rural municipalities

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By Brett McKay, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter From victim services to hockey rinks to libraries to municipal committees, volunteers keep many organizations and services in rural Alberta up and running. Plummeting numbers of volunteers, however, have led to a crisis that threatens the sustainability of rural communities. Volunteer rates are declining across Canada. According to a report from Volunteer Canada, 65 … Read more…

Charity Community Volunteer 

Animal rescue society hosts successful fundraising bake sale

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By Rob VogtIt was a chance to enjoy some great, homemade baking and support a worthy cause all at the same time.The Claresholm Animal Rescue Society held a bake sale in the parking lot of the animal shelter on Sunday, Sept. 22, where people could buy some baked goods and meet some of the animals in the shelter.Proceeds from the … Read more…

Community Local News Volunteer 

John Cope named Claresholm’s 2023 citizen of the year

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By Rob VogtJohn Cope is the 2023 Claresholm citizen of the year.He was honoured with the award at the Volunteer Appreciation event at the Claresholm Community Centre on April 16 hosted by Claresholm and District Family and Community Support Services.Kozo Chisanga, last year’s junior citizen of the year, presented the award.He moved to Claresholm in 1979 with his family to … Read more…