As the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, many people faced a wide range of legal challenges, such as wrongful dismissals and changes to their employment situations or landlord-tenant issues. Already stressed and under pressure, it can be challenging to get the right legal help even when you can’t afford it. Okotoks Father…
Was it a leap of faith or a coincidence no one will never know, but Robert Armstrong’s journey with accordion started back in 1962. “I have to thank my Mother for giving me my first accordion, (…). While I was home for a visit in Saskatoon, she said they had…
Denine Kalita is an everyday hero who has touched the lives of many students and staff in the Alternative Education department. She has been a Social Worker with the Our Lady of Grace Program for 14 years, supporting pregnant and parenting students. In addition to her role with Our Lady…
Fostering the Culture of Care The Catholic Women’s League at Assumption/Resurrection parish began a relationship with its new next-door neighbour, The Gianna Centre, soon after it opened in early 2020. That spring, the CWL planted gardens in wooden boxes built by the Knights of Columbus. It was a way to…
Quinton Amundson Canadian Catholic News Richard Pommainville, in his latest Society of St. Vincent de Paul(SSVP) newsletter address, likens the non-profit global charity to the Energizer Bunny. “We’ve all seen the Energizer Bunny commercials with the underlying message ‘keeps going and going and going,’ ” wrote Pommainville, the society’s executive director. “It is…
Kim and Jason Street have been pillars of the Edmonton Catholic Schools Division for many years. In addition to securing grant dollars for schools to support student learning, the Streets are very active in social justice campaigns that have provided food and clothing to students in need. While COVID-19 put…
The end of the liturgical year brings with it the feast of Christ the King. For many of us there is a danger that, not really understanding the role of a monarchy, we might miss some of the rich meaning of this celebration. While we do have formal ties to…
Annet Maitwe, originally from Uganda, is an active member of the Catholic Women’s League at St. Charles parish. As a teacher, Annet and her husband Patrick understand very well how important education is to lift children out of poverty. The Maitwes founded Ann Integrated Modern School in Uganda. They are…
Sacred Heart Church of the First Peoples has a history of providing food for the needy, primarily through banquets at Christmas, Thanksgiving, and other times when families usually gather for festive meals. Many of those who live in the inner city of Edmonton don’t have strong connections with their own…
In March of 2020 with the onset of COVID-19, classes at St. Joseph’s College were quickly shifted online and all the residents were asked to vacate the buildings. This led to layoffs within the Food Services staff at SJC, as without residents or summer camps/groups to feed, there was no…