Unfortunately, Alberta has taken a turn for the worst in the last week as COVID-19 cases have exponentially risen above the peak we experienced in May. As a result, the Alberta Government has pushed for a two-week pause on social activities and gatherings. "If you can start meeting friends or family members via Skype or Zoom, please start today." — Dr. Deena Hinshaw The two-week pause will hopefully curb the spread of COVID-19 in time for the holiday season, as many families

This Remembrance Day marks the 75th anniversary since the end of World War II. Today is an important time to honour the sacrifices that Canadians have made for the betterment of our nation and our world. Recently, stories of the unsung heroes from the Canadian forces have become more widely available. Out of the one million Canadians who served in WWII, over 3,000 soldiers were Indigenous and more than 50,000 women worked in various roles. On this Remembrance Day, we wanted t

Kopila joined our online Stress Management Program which was introduced during COVID-19. “COVID-19 started spreading in Calgary, Alberta, from March 2020. Since then, life has changed dramatically for all of us. Schools were moved online, people started working online, businesses closed, and people lost jobs. I was one of them who lost a job because of the business closure. Our kids started learning online from home, and my husband worked from home as well. It was a very stre

As the weather gets chillier and the days get shorter, it's becoming more habitual to sink into a comfy spot with a good book and a nice warm drink. This is a great time for you and your kids to rent out some books from the library and hunker down to work on their literacy skills. If your child is having a hard time pronouncing words or following along on their own, we've included some YouTube videos that they can use to develop their current skillset. Strong literacy skills