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June 2022,

OUR ALBERTA TOURING MAGAZINE “See Alberta through the eyes of a tourist”

Table of Contents Ride 2 Reconciliation Orange Ribbon Drive/Ride

Building a Stronger Ecosystem Inventures:2022 Places to Visit: Parks Places to Visit: Hidden Gems News Today: VMG Grand Opening Picture Caption: To make your document look News produced, today Word provides header, footer, professionally cover page, and text box designs that complement each other.

Community Heroes

Exploring the Rocky Mountains: Guided tours Canada Day in Airdrie The Market in Hillside AIM Insurance Building & Exploring Community Telling It Like It Is Rural Connectivity Forum

Contributors:

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Renee Charbonneau

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Krista Malden

Jill Drader

Sheila Willis

Sophia Fairweather

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Suzie Healey

Banff Hiking Company

Jade Alberts Graham Sucha Bikers Are Buddies Banff Hiking Company

Sarah Clark

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Issue 6

June 2022

Ride 2 Reconciliation

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Echo Dale Park

We here at the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association are proud to be preparing for our .

Renee Charbonneau There was a young gal ensuring that those who wanted to smudge could and a drummer/singer whose haunting lyrics moved your soul even if you didn’t understand the words.

Mellisa Carvery is the brains and heart behind the Ride To Reconciliation. This first time event had over 120 motorcycles come out to support the mission. Many riders were from First Nations and Metis Riding Clubs and Motorcycle Clubs. Others were riders with no affiliation, only a desire to reconcile.

People need to come together, to support each other, to hear each other and hopefully to understand each other, even if just a little bit. Reconciliation happens by sharing our food, culture and histories with each other. Learning about each other erases fear, and once the barrier of fear is removed and both giver and receiver are engaged with each other, that’s where the magic happens. Understanding, compassion, consideration, support etc.

Hosted at Blackjacks Roadhouse in Nisku, Melissa had all of the support she needed to get this idea of a ride started with less than 2 months planning time. Not only did she accomplish this feat in a short period of time, she did so with style. The route was a great one that took into consideration all of the needs of the riders including the ability to breakaway into your own small group for safety’s sake. On hand at Blackjack’s Roadhouse was Elder Taz. Taz Bouchier is an educator, writer, grandmother and a powerful speaker. Elder Taz spoke of the hardships, the challenges, the hope and the future. Her speech moved everyone there.

The wisdom of reconciliation is not to attempt to erase or change the past, but to acknowledge the past and embrace a future where people are friendly to one another and work together to make a better and brighter future for all.

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Reconciliation: rec·on·cil·i·a·tion 1. the restoration of friendly relations. "his reconciliation with your uncle" 1. the action of making one view or belief compatible with another. "he aims to bring about a reconciliation between art and technology" Hold the date for the 2022 Ride 2 Reconciliation - August 27th, 2022

If you are a former residential school student in distress or have been affected by the residential school system and need help, you can contact the 24-hour Residential Schools Crisis Line at 1-866925-4419, or the Residential School Survivors Society toll free line at 1-800-721-0066.

JUNE: NATIONAL INDIGENOUS HISTORY MONTH

National Indigenous History Month is commemorated each June to recognize and honour the history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples in Canada, and all of their contributions - past and present. Take time to honour and learn about the many languages, cultures and immeasurable contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

BUILDING A STRONGER ECOSYSTEM Innovation News Alberta is taking the lead in the innovation sector. Multiple companies such as Alberta Innovates, Thin Air Labs, Platform Innovation Centre are all leaders in helping the innovation sector thrive. And The government is starting to notice. At the beginning of June funding announcements were made. OCIF and Calgary Economic Development announced a 4M contribution to Thin Air Labs Fund 1, This investment brings the first close to nearly $20M “We are committed to supporting early stage Startup’s and counting! Together with these ventures, we will create more globally competitive companies, more jobs, more meaningful humans.” Crystal Phillips #impact #buildingwhatsnext In an article in the online magazine Betakit, Thin Air Labs managing partner James Lochrie told reporter Megan Simpson that Alberta's innovation economy is surging. “It’s just become obvious now [to invest in Alberta tech], whereas five years ago, this was not an obvious play,” Lochrie said. “But today it is.”

Alberta’s government will provide $1.8 million in operational funding over three years to Platform Calgary for the Innovation Centre. The funding will provide entrepreneurs access to programs, advice and connections, and foster innovation in the technology sector under one roof. All three levels of government have recognized the value of Platform Calgary in the technology and innovation space. o The City of Calgary is providing $1.5 million in funding. The Government of Canada has provided $2 million in funding •

“The Alberta Innovation Ecosystem is bursting with innovative ideas and talent, creating collisions across industries, while providing opportunities for growth and collaboration locally, nationally and internationally. It’s an exciting time in Alberta and Inventures brought the excitement of the future to the forefront.” – Krista Malden, Founder of Community Now! Magazine

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#Inventures2022 Inventures Canada 2022 brought entrepreneurs, inventors, investors, creators, thought leaders and the community at large to together, to learn and explore the possibilities of the future. 3 full days of learning, exploring and connecting! But one of the highlights of Inventures, was watching start ups in different sectors pitch their ideas and businesses to investors. 6 companies in 6 different sectors won an investment into their companies, which will help the future of our province, and will create opportunities for a better world through innovation. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS OF THE PITCH COMPETITIONS!

Tech-enabled & data-driven recruiting platform that makes up for the lack of data when hiring suitable talent. http://www.gethitch.ai/ Carbon negative, fully recyclable growing medium that is superior in all respects to the competition including peat moss, Rockwood and Coco Coir that are all harmful to the environment https://purelifecarbon.com/

Nanostics is an Alberta-based company focused on the development and commercialization of non-invasive liquid biopsy tests. Our innovative technology can diagnose disease from blood or urine using a highly sensitive extracellular vesicle detection platform with advanced machine learning algorithms. Nanostics’ novel diagnostics platform is applicable to a wide range of cancers and other diseases. http://www.nanosticsdx.com/

Litus is an emerging leader in the use of nanotechnology to provide groundbreaking solutions to some of the world’s biggest energy challenges. Litus was formed in Calgary, Canada in 2019, by a team of experienced scientists and engineers. The Company’s first offering is a solution that selectively extracts lithium directly from water sources using a proprietary and patent-pending nanomaterial composite. This technology enables companies to recover lithium with unmatched purity, speed and efficiency, resulting in far lower financial and environmental costs than any other known method. http://www.litus.ca/

Drishya AI Labs is a Deep Tech Industrial AI company in the business of AI for Digital Oil & Gas. The company is based out of Calgary, Canada and Bangalore, India. Artisan, Drishya’s Engineering Digitalisation solution, uses AI to see, read and understand piping and instrumentation diagrams and isometric drawings like an engineer does. The system analyses thousands of engineering drawings in minutes, connect them together and build a 3D model i.e. a “digital twin” of the plant literally from paper. It helps companies further their Net-Zero journey by solving the following problems for brownfield plants: create master asset inventory or master tag list; create 3D model of the plant; generate Engineering Deliverables; Digitalize management of change. https://www.drishya.ai/

SMRT1 provides a subscription-based automated retail delivery solution focused on public health and wellness. The technology provides instant self-service dispensing while supporting data-driven decisions through a centralized cloud platform providing real-time oversight, interaction and transaction data. https://smrt1.ca/

Join moonshots, unicorns and disrupters LIVE in Calgary for Inventures 2023! This is a mustattend event. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet the people who are shaping, disrupting and re-imagining the world. INVENTURES is Western Canada's hottest tech Startup conference. It attracts over 4,000 venture capitalists, angel investors, startups, thought leaders and more from Alberta and around the world. Website http://www.inventurescanada.com

June 2022

PLACES TO VISIT

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PARKS Echo Dale Regional Park

This hidden oasis just a 15-minute drive from the Medicine Hat city centre. Rediscover the farm, pack a picnic or spend the night under the stars in the campground.

We here at the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association are proud to be preparing for our .

Explore the trails between the Ajax Coal Mine and the historic Woolfrey house and then meander your way through the rest of the open park space using the multiuse trails good for every level. The park also features a playground and plenty of places to play. A large off-leash area allows our four-legged friends explore.

Grovedale Provincial Park Grovedale is a hamlet in northern Alberta, Canada within the Municipal District of Greenview No. 16.[2] It is located on Highway 666 south of Grande Prairie. It is just south of the Wapiti River valley, amidst farmland and ranchland at the northern limits of the boreal forests and aspen parkland in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies.

Waterton National Park. Stunning mountains, waterfalls, lakes. This is a place everyone should explore. There is trails for every level!

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Buffalo Head Lookout, La Crete AB – Mackenzie County

If you are looking for the perfect place to spend the day hiking, Buffalo Head Lookout, is the perfect spot! Once you reach the lookout you will want to stop and enjoy the view, so pack a picnic and spend some time exploring this beautiful park!

June 2022

PLACES TO VISIT

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Hidden Gems Where is your favourite place to visit in Alberta? We want to hear about your favourite places: parks, restaurants, shops, historical sites… Email: info@rumblealberta.com and tell us about your favourite places in Alberta!

The farm is situated southwest of Beaverlodge, Alberta, Canada, along the Rocky Mountain foothills. HOME OF THE CANADIAN SUPERFRUIT, HASKAP BERRY Home | Broken Tine Orchard

Board and Barrel - Peace River A beautiful hidden gem, with an amazing patio, great food and remarkable staff. Address: 9610 94th Street Peace River, Alberta

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Horse Creek Heritage Candy Horsecreek Heritage Candy & Gift shop is located in the heart of Cochrane in the historic mainstream downtown Horsecreek puts emphasis on community and quality in their work and practice. They are a destination for many locals and visitors. Specializing in locally made Albertan and Canadian treats and gifts there are certainly a place to visit!

Heritage Shipyard For decades, Fort McMurray was a transportation hub. In the spring, rail cars would arrive to unload their wares, which were then transferred to ships that traveled up the Athabasca River, distributing goods to remote communities as far north as the Arctic. Heritage Shipyard celebrates and preserves this essential part of our past with historical vessels, two train cars, a collection of artifacts and the Jack “Torchy” Peden Centre and Gift Shop. 1 Tolen Dr, Fort McMurray, AB,

The Muttart Conservatory is a beautiful place, and a must see in Edmonton Alberta. There are 4 different domes with a Tropical, Arid, Temperate, and a Feature climate. Just visiting briefly and taking a breath in the Tropical climate I feel I elevated my health. They also have a cafe with amazing drinks and snacks for a light lunch! Perfect for a family activity in the morning or evening, renting for a unique and memorable event setting, and Wednesday for 18+ to enjoy!

June 2022

NEWS TODAY

A Grand Opening for the Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre Renée Charbonneau, Canadian Motorcycle Tourism AssociationThe latest updates

We here at the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association are proud to be preparing for our project’s Grand Opening - Revisited. While we have been open with limited hours to the public, we have not yet celebrated the work it has taken to build this facility! Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre in Grande Prairie, Alberta, was supposed to have our Grand Opening in 2020, but like everything COVIDrelated it had to be pushed back! We took advantage of the time to renovate our building and install live streaming equipment for live ceremonial events and online teaching events. On June 5, Canadian Forces Day, we will finally fully reopen to the public! We partnered with the Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum to create an Afghanistan Display and weapons display replete with a Lee Enfield rifle. Our education kits are ready to go and so is our volunteer team as we look forward to hosting the Champion Gym’s Summer Campers again this summer. Last year, because of this amazing partnership, over 400 kids took part in our education kits and a field trip through the gardens. The kids will see that this year we have another 35 soldiers’ stories in the gardens for them to learn about along with all sorts of try-on gear courtesy of the Loyal Edmonton Regiment Military Museum.

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GET INVOLVED We have an aggressive schedule of events for the remainder of the year, including our fundraiser for our Indigenous War Monument and our Christmas in July event. If you should find yourself in Grande Prairie, come check us out: Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre 10121-93 St Grande Prairie AB T8V 1Y1 www.veteransmemorialgardens. com

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Our Vision: A Commemorative Garden Connecting Community Our Mission: To honour, dedicate & interpret the military history of Northwestern Alberta.

Veterans Memorial Gardens & Interpretive Centre is a half acre pocket garden with eight (8) themed gardens surrounded by the OH CANADA walkway. Each garden and each segment of the outer walkway deal with various historical and military happenings and bring the stories from the national and international fronts, back to local and regional soldiers and their families. This project has a ten year living plan/road map.

June 2022

NEWS TODAY

Choice Hotels Signs Agreement to Purchase Radisson Hotel Group Americas

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Choice Hotels has announced their plans to acquire Radisson Hotel Group Americas. Through this transaction, two complementary businesses, will be brought together, expanding your options for traveling through the Choice network. Choice Hotels will be adding nine hotel brands, 624 hotels and over 68,000 rooms, which will expand Choice’s presence in the upscale and core upper-midscale hospitality segments, particularly in the West Coast and Midwest of the United States. This transaction will provide attractive new options in exciting travel destinations to current guests and loyalty members, including over 10 million Radisson loyalty members in the Americas and adding to Choice’s 53 million+ Choice Privileges loyalty program members. As with any announcement of this nature, it will take time to implement all the final details. And until the transaction closes, which is expected to occur in the second half of 2022, it will be business as usual, and Radisson will remain a separate company from Choice, with distinct loyalty programs. “We are confident that this acquisition will bring additional opportunities for exploring Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America.

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June 2022

COMMUNITY HEROES

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Bikers Are Buddies Helping break the cycle of bullying through community.

Bikers are Buddies

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It was a nice sunny day out, and as the school kids were let out of school Bikers are Buddies, were all there to greet a young person

This young person had been facing some challenges and Bikers are Buddies showed up to show him he is not alone; he is a valued member of the community. This is what adults should do when bullying occurs. We need to stand with our young people to show them what community is. Bikers are buddies Canada was founded in September of 2017, by a small group of bikers looking to make a difference. Since then, we have grown to over 40 members in Calgary, with additional Awareness groups in Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Kelowna, Shushwap and South Okanagan. Our mission is simply to raise awareness and empower the community to fight the terrible effects of bullying on young people through education, community outreach and fundraising. We strive to create a society in

which our mutual respect will create a new role model for others, and through our actions enable others to have the confidence to emulate this behavior and reiterate its positive message to others. No Kid deserves to be bullied, every kid deserves to feel like they’re safe, loved, appreciated and encircled in friendship. What we did for this young man today was simply to show him that. To learn more about or to support Bikers Are Buddies Click Here

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June 2022

EXPLORING THE ROCKIES

Banff Hiking Company will design a special trip based on your interests, fitness level, pace and goals. If you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, you can let yourself be impressed with an unforgettable journey through the Canadian Rocky Mountains. You'll be able to choose the best options following the pre-trip planning provided directly from your guide. custom trip. Banff Hiking Company is a local Banff family offering professional hiking guide services customized to our guest's needs and preferences. They focus on combining physical activity with leisure in order to discover the healthy benefits and possibilities that nature provides. Their Mission is to motivate and inspire people to explore the outdoors safely, respect nature, have fun, and push their limits. With a vision to deliver a memorable experience immersing their guests in mountain life. Page 32

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Q & A with Samuel Campeau, founder of Banff Hiking Company Q1: Why did you start Banff Hiking Company? I have been working as a hiking guide for the past 6 years and I love what I do. I have worked for great guiding companies, but I really wanted to work directly with the guests. This way, I could have a better understanding of who the guests and what hikes are suitable for their physical abilities, interests and needs. Q2: Why is it important for people to explore the outdoors? In a world where work, technology and stress take a huge part of our lives, it is important to (re)connect with nature and do some physical activity in a setup that is pure and rich for our body and our mind. Q3: During a guided hike or tour what can a client expect? They can expect to be wowed by the incredible features that mother nature provides. They will be taken to a location that will get them the opportunity to relax their mind by absorbing such beauty. They will probably also feel accomplished by getting to a special location that is only accessible with physical activity and will. All these things combined with the guidance of a professional guide that provides safety, knowledge and good company. Q4: Do you offer tours year round? We do offer tours year-round. The summer presents incredible flora, fauna and colorful lakes and landscapes. The fall delivers beautiful contrasts with its changing environment and the arrival of the snow. The winter provides a whole different world of wonders and changes the way we travel in the mountains. The Spring offers the rebirth of vegetation and gives the opportunity to travel on snow as well as on some early season dry trails. Q5: Why should someone hire a hiking guide to explore the Canadian Rockies? You could hire a guide for so many reasons. One of the best ways to gain hiking experience is to follow a professional guide that hikes for a living. The guide mainly provides safety and terrain knowledge. Some people have the physical abilities to do the hikes on their own but don’t really know where to go to accomplish their goals. The guide is constantly studying maps and exploring the trails in multiple national and provincial parks of the area so he will know where to take you. Some people are looking to learn and share experiences. The guide loves share his knowledge about geology, history, fauna, flora and more and provide good company while sharing the amazing views. Q6: What is your favorite thing about the Canadian Rockies? I love the immensity and the beauty of this place. Exploring its landscapes makes me feel alive and it makes me want to do it more.

“Through the activity of hiking, we embrace the outdoors safely, respecting the environment.”

June 2022

CANADA DAY

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Canada Day is the weekend to celebrate in Airdrie

10:00am:

The July long weekend is a celebration of summer in Airdrie. Kicking off at 10am – 12pm enjoy the sights and sounds of more than 100 floats rolling down Airdrie’s Main Street as the parade returns this summer representing the people of Canada, and diverse backgrounds they represent as a part of our Canadian Mosaic.

2:30pm:

As the parade wraps, head west to the Airdrie Rodeo Grounds for some boot stompin’, buck riding fun for the whole family at the Airdrie Pro Rodeo, getting a sneak peak of many of the Calgary Stampede competitors. Events kick off with the Junior Rodeo at 2:30pm.

8:00pm:

Pull up the dance boots and join in at the Plainsman Arena for the Boots and Buckles live entertainment and dance, hosted by Airdrie Pro Rodeo. Tickets available at the door, or free entry with proof of rodeo ticket.

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Set your eyes to the sky for the annual Canada Fireworks display. For more details visit airdrie.ca

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More exciting competitions from Airdrie Pro Rodeo

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Take an easy morning with the kiddos and join expert anglers Wes David of Fishing The Wild West TV, Bow River Fly Fishing and more at the Kids Can Catch event, Nose Creek Regional Park pond.

The Airdrie Farmers Market showcases a wide and exciting variety of Alberta grown ingredients, apiaries, farmfresh producers, and artisans. Runs 3:306:30pm, Wednesdays.

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Q & A with Andrew Hale, V.P of Sales for AIM Insurance.

Why was AIM Insurance started? AIM Insurance is 100% a family owned and Operated Insurance brokerage. We are a full-service Insurance brokerage offering a suite of programs and products from life, group and personal insurance to large-scale commercial operations. Our clients are our neighbours, friends and family. We AIM to be your broker of choice.

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June 2022

Trivia

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June 2022

Building & Exploring Community

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. Sheila Willis is passionate about history and promotion of rural Alberta, with a special interest in the north. Her passion has led her to be an award winning historian, best selling author, and creator of the award winning History Check Heritage & Travel app. Sheila, and her business, Impact Tourism, is a partner on the Rumble Alberta Touring Challenges Tourism is one of those economic drivers that gets its most attention from the places in Alberta that provide a venue specific to tourists. Many small, or rural businesses, recognize that .they appreciate - or perhaps rely on those dollars that people outside the community bring to their businesses. Many focus on annual events that their community has to offer; rodeos, fall fairs, music festivals, and the other big ticket items. Sometimes these same businesses do not connect that tourism is more than an annual event. They often have travelers venture into their community all year long. It might be someone coming to visit family or friends, weddings, for suppers at a local community organization or a multitude of other ways. When communities recognize this they have taken the first step towards creating a plan, either through a community organization or a single business or resident, on how to harness that power for repeat visits - or even referrals. When guests tell their friends about their positive experience you have a referral for your community.

It was this recognition that caused me to dip my toes into heritage tourism, which then expanded to all tourism for small and rural communities. It was the driving force why I created the History Check mobile app (and I’ll toot my horn about that in the next paragraph) and became a supporter and partner of Rumble Alberta. Alberta communities have a gold mine in the History Check app. It is a single platform where any attraction, service, business, event or historical site or story can be added to over 600 communities across the province - Yes, that makes it a one stop shop for all of Alberta to advertise their offering, and for travelers to find them without a variety of searches over many platforms.

Many of the features are no charge, and others carry minimal costs. The concept behind the app is that a large quantity of small fees makes the app affordable to run. Impact Tourism, creators of the app, is a social enterprise with a focus on having products that are affordable for everyone. This concept coincides with Rumble Alberta, which is why I, as Impact Tourism, am passionate about making it the success it can be, helping small and rural businesses, and other tourism attractions.

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In addition to investigating both the History Check app and Rumble Alberta what can you do, either individually or professionally. •

Personalize Your Service: If you work in a job where you deal directly with the public, personalize your service to faces you don’t recognize: o Ask them where they are from. “Are you from around here?” Tells them you don’t recognize them and if they are new to the community you have opened the door for a new friend or connection. If they are visiting, you get to ask about where they come from. o Check out the local happenings in your community and surrounding area. Ask the new face if they are in the area for “X.” You are promoting your community and surrounding area.

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Volunteerism: I hear from many organizations that volunteers are harder and harder to find and on the reverse side, many residents ask where they can volunteer. o If you are an organization, don’t be afraid to ask on social media for volunteers. Go outside your realm of past or present volunteers. o If you are a potential volunteer, ask yourself what your interests are and look for local groups that may need volunteers. Get yourself on their lists for current and future events or needs.

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Be Interested: If you have a new face in your community, say hello. A smile and a wave by residents makes people feel at home, and that “I was in X and what a nice bunch of people” goes a long way towards referrals to a community and future visits.

Share Your Community: If you are on social media, follow the pages or accounts or your local groups and businesses. When they are posting about their specials, events or other posts, share! People can’t attend events they are unaware of, and they won’t purchase from a person or store they have never heard of. A simple share takes their business to a whole new group of people.

All of these are simple suggestions that do not take more than an effort of time. I practice them all, and can tell you that I have Facebook friends from across the world because of them. They are a part of a plan to advertise your community and they work they are simple - and they may keep your community alive and thriving!

Download the History Check App at historycheck.ca Check out Rumble Alberta and its travel routes and challenges at rumblealberta.ca If you have a place in your community that should be added to either, contact Sheila at info.impacttourism@gmail.com

Gibbons was known as what from 1907 to 1920? a Astleyville b Gibbons Station c Gibbons Crossing d Battenburg

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Students at Banbury Crossroads School share their thoughts on how we can be better! Don’t litter on the floor or the beach. Pick up your garbage and throw it in the trash. Donate to the children’s hospital. – Joshua, grade 3

Our community could try and recycle and compost more. – Tobie, grade 5

What I love about Alberta is that it’s safe, it’s not a war zone. As a community to help the environment, go help clean up the areas that we see aren’t clean - Chloe, Grade 5

We need to stop destroying animal’s habitats and cutting down trees. We need better education and higher pay for teachers in Alberta. - Macey, Gr 4

HOW CAN WE BE BETTER?

Free therapy support for everyone. -Hans, grade 8

Better world peace. -Jack, grade 7

Make a 4-day workweek.

– E.M., grade 8

Be more responsible while driving. – D.I., grade 8

By being kind to everyone and avoiding being mean to others. Stop discriminating against people based on the colour of their skin and stop showing hate for what people value. - H.M. grade 12

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Telling it like It is with Richard Campbell Founder- 10Adventures 10Adventures: Find Your Next Adventure

Jade Alberts Founder Peer Guidance 403-771-1301 www.PeerGuidance.ca

If you had one piece of advice for a startup or entrepreneur, what would that be? Celebrate your wins. It’s hard to be a founder. For a start-up it’s hard to get new customers, to build a product, to launch a new feature, to hire staff, to raise money, heck even getting phone calls and emails returned can be hard. And what makes it even more difficult is we try to do all this with razor-thin budgets! Along the way, there is a lot of rejection and times when being the founder is hard. So as the leader, whenever anything goes well, have a little celebration. Share the success with the team and recognize that it’s thousands of these little celebrations that lead to a successful business down the road.

It says you have the greatest job on earth. Please explain why and how this journey became 10Adventures?

I love my job because I get to help thousands of people every day to lead healthier lives, improve their mental health, connect meaningfully with loved ones, and make some of the most powerful memories of their lives. I know that every day there is a user somewhere who has taken a photo that will go on their wall and bring them joy for the rest of their life. I also love my job because I’m not just helping individuals, I genuinely believe spending time outdoors helps our planet. When people spend more time outdoors, they appreciate and value the outdoors more, and in turn, work to preserve it. I also know that enabling people to spend more time without their phones allows them to build deeper, more long-lasting relationships with friends and family. Building stronger relationships promotes happiness, and also provides a safety net when things aren’t going so well. Finally, we become more tolerant and empathetic as we explore and interact with other countries and cultures. Travel educates us, not just about the history, culture, and food of a new place, but also about the challenges they face and how other cultures solve problems.

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Telling It Like It Is with Simon Bullard – Founder – MoovEZ Home Page - moovez (wemoovez.com)

. You’ve had an interesting Entrepreneurial journey, please share that with us and how it inspired MoovEz? As you get a bit older you look back and try to figure out how you got here. It took me a while to realize I've always had the entrepreneurial bug, just didn’t know it at the time. I was the kid going door-to-door in the winter with a friend shoveling walks for money and renting "lawn care" equipment over university summer break with a few buddies, racing around the city getting as many Spring cleanups done as possible even though I have horrible Spring allergies. I always had a hustle on the go but they didn't mean much to me until the dots were connected when I landed my first gig in Beijing at Jinshisong and realized immediately this is where I wanted to be. The creative energy and enthusiasm of the startup world was immediately infectious. Waking up every morning feeling like you’re building something, or contributing to the greater goal was and is a feeling that keeps me motivated every day. When I decided to leave Doko in Beijing, I wanted my next startup to be in Canada. I had a good run in China but I didn’t want to become a China lifer. It was time to move on and the idea for moovez started to brew. I was witness to a logistics industry that changed rapidly, seemingly overnight in China, and I thought Canada lagged behind in innovation in this space. Having been in tech logistics for almost 10 years in China, I wanted to use this insight and experience to inject some innovation into the Canadian market.

If you had one piece of advice for a startup or entrepreneur, what would that be? Get real gritty, like sandpaper with 1200 grit, and let go of your ego. Founder and CEO both sound fancy on your LinkedIn profile but ultimately it's up to you to roll your sleeves up and get stuff done. This is a tough road, it'll test your mental fortitude on a daily basis. Imagine the hardest thing you've ever done, now times that by a thousand. You have to be in it for the right reasons, you have to love the process, or there's no point even getting started. That’s maybe not the most uplifting advice but the startup world has been romanticized in a lot of ways and ultimately it comes down to a lot of hard work and sticktoitiveness. I can’t see myself doing anything else but it’s become a part of my DNA, there’s a hunger and fervour to keep building, to see things through to the end, and without that there’s no way I would have made it this far.

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The Rural Connectivity Forum brings together communities and leaders to share ideas. Graham Sucha (he/him), Community Engagement Specialist Cybera Last month, the Alberta Rural Connectivity Coalition (ARCC) hosted its second annual Alberta Rural Connectivity Forum, which brought together community leaders from across the province. The two-day event, held in Sylvan Lake, catalyzed discussions around ongoing internet access issues, and evaluated opportunities available through the Government of Alberta’s new rural broadband strategy. The event opened with University of Alberta researcher and ARCC steering committee member Dr. Michael McNally providing an overview of the key issues facing Alberta’s connectivity landscape. He emphasized that, although improving connectivity can create a technological and capital problem for communities, the positive social impacts these investments can have on the community is quite large.

The Alberta Rural Connectivity Coalition is now working to develop policies and follow-up support to enable more successful broadband builds in Alberta communities. To learn more, or get your community involved, visit abconnectivity.ca

Dr. McNally also contrasted the different solutions to Alberta’s rural connectivity issues, including wireless, fixed wireless, and terrestrial solutions such as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. He noted there is no one solution for the entire province, and the best technology to use depends on the criteria like population density and geographic terrain. To reach optimal connectivity in Alberta will likely require a mix of solutions. Dr. McNally’s opening discussion was followed by testimonials on community solutions by different rural municipalities in the province. City of Brooks CAO, Alan Martens explained the steps they took to develop a “coownership” with Crown Capital to solidify over $20 million in funding for a fibre build in the community. The municipality originally considered utilizing a dark fibre line — that is, existing fibre that has not been put into service — to solve their connectivity issues, but abandoned this solution upon realizing that gaining access to the line was cost prohibitive.

While Brooks managed to develop a fibre network through the leadership of its council, shifts in government brought about by elections can often impede these developments. Greg Potter, President of Foothills Fiber Cooperative, outlined how a group of community leaders in Foothills County — located west of Calgary — is launching a fibre cooperative, to sidestep infrastructure delays causedc by governmental changes. These fibre coops are expected to serve Alberta’s communities much like credit unions or utility coops did in the early to mid 1900’s. They particularly support communities with low population densities, where private enterprise simply could not find the business case to operate. Once off the ground, Foothills Fibre Cooperative will be member-owned and operated, with revenue being reinvested into the coop itself.

Similar to Brooks, a representative from Sturgeon County highlighted how their community-based solution — which involves the county owning its own assets — will enable them to ensure market competition, while also protecting the taxpayer. Like Foothills County, Sturgeon shares a boundary with a major city — Edmonton. Despite this proximity to an urban centre, the County, and most of its residents, do not have access to high speed internet. The community has struggled for years to access the nationally provisioned Universal Broadband Fund (UBF) because, despite most residents not having high speed internet, national broadband service maps show they have access to “adequate speed.” These official maps, which can be the determining factor if a community gets internet funding, often lack a detailed scope (lumping connected and non-connected regions together). The County’s access to funding is even more limited now that the Universal Broadband Fund is facilitating both the federal and provincial disbursement of funds.

Sturgeon County has been able to prove their connectivity challenges by leveraging the speed test data from the Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA), the organization that manages the .ca domain. Grant Street, a product manager from CIRA, spoke at the conference about how any community can take advantage of these speed tests to demonstrate a need, and also hold internet carriers accountable to the internet speeds they have committed to provide.

Derrick Houle, the CEO for Mamawapowin Technology Society, provided a compelling dialogue about First Nation connectivity and the role it plays in the broader conversation of reconciliation. Mamawapowin is a notfor-profit that is supporting the development of internet assets in the community of Maskwacis. Houle described how colonialism and the government's interference in First Nations communities' economies and self determination has created tremendous barriers for these groups. He also provided some examples of Alberta rural communities working with First Nations communities to ensure sustainability for everyone.

Both days of the Forum featured government representative speeches from both the federal and provincial level. Nirmala Niadoo, Alberta and NWT Commissioner for the CRTC, discussed what the CRTC is doing to assist communities with internet builds, including funding $202 million for service builds in 170 communities. She also noted the CRTC is currently directing much of its attention to First Nation communities, as they make up a disproportionate number of unconnected groups in Canada.

Service Alberta Minister Nate Glubish discussed the $780 million investment in broadband that the provincial and federal government are making in the province. Since taking on the Ministry role three years ago, Minister Glubish has spoken with many communities about this issue. “Rural connectivity is critical to our economy, it is critical for the education of our kids, it is critical to skill and talent development for almost any industry, and it is critical for health care,” he told Forum attendees.

While taking questions, Minister Glubish also addressed concerns around the UBF being the mechanism to disperse the fund, and its criteria. The Minister suggested solutions his office will take to counter the current funding requirements “As we are considering which projects we will advocate for (you) to our partners in the federal government, beyond the (UBF) criteria to maximizing dollars for investment, ensuring regional fairness and ensuring responsable first nation participation”. the internet speeds they have committed to provide.

Father’s Day is important. Dad’s do a lot for their children and families and Father’s Day is one worth big celebrations. This year, the Canadian Motorcycle Tourism Association (CMTA) is calling on members and all Albertan riders to celebrate all the men in their lives with an exciting and beautiful ride in the truly amazing province of Alberta. Thank the wonderful men in your life with a season’s pass to Rumble Alberta for only $75! That’s four seasons of rides for only three! For fourteen years, Manitoba riders have hosted a yearly Manitoba Motorcyle Ride for Dad which has raised an outstanding sum of more than $3.1 million to help fight prostate cancer. This year, the Manitoba riders brought in nearly $300,000, according the event spokesperson Ed Johner. Inspired by these actions and knowing it’s members can do better, the CMTA is calling on all members and riders across the breathtaking province of Alberta to consider spending this Father’s Day outside in the beautiful Canadian weather, celebrating Dad’s and the men in their lives with a ride with Rumble Alberta. It’s the perfect opportunity for riders and drivers alike to “See Alberta Through the Eyes of a Tourist”™. CMTA Executive Director, Renee Charbonneau has been a driving force behind the CMTA and it’s unique events and excursions like Rumble Alberta. “The ever popular Rumble Alberta offers to perfect opportunity to challenge our members and all Alberta riders to join the Rumble and help raise money to fight prostate cancer. Rumble Alberta is a fun and unique way to explore the vast and beautiful province of Alberta, regardless of the season. Consider planning your own Rumble Alberta tour and team it with your own Ride for Dad to help fight prostate cancer. Rumble Alberta riders can access a variety of road maps for the various regions of Alberta, with a slew of historical locations and places of pure beauty to visit off the beaten path for all your riding wants and needs. There are some amazing challenges to complete and great prizes to be won, great people to meet along the way, and a chance to see some of the most beautiful places in the great country of Canada hands down.

Ride for Dad Sarah Clark

“The main message of organizing your own Ride for Dad as part of a Rumble Alberta ride is to reiterate the ever important message for men to get their prostate checked. Don’t die of embarrassment. Be aware and get checked.” Charbonneau encouraged. “And, of course, it’s to encourage all Alberta riders to get out there and show those in Manitoba how to really ride. I am confident Alberta riders, with the encouragement of the CMTA, can quickly outstrip the amazing efforts of Manitoba’s Ride for Dad.

Celebrate your Dad and all the wonderful men in your life this Father’s Day with your own Ride for Dad and help raise awareness about prostate cancer and much needed funds for research and treatment. Check out the CMTA and Rumble Alberta websites at www.cmta.ca and www.rumblealberta.ca. You won’t be disappointed and I bet you won’t be able to stop until you complete every tour, it’s that addictive and fun. Make this Father’s Day special and memorable by taking the CMTA’s call to action to help fight prostate cancer to heart and help save the lives of Canadian men and Fathers.

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JUNE: PRIDE MONTH

Pride month is celebrated every June as a tribute to those who were involved in the Stonewall Riots. With parades, festivals and concerts going on across the globe, there’s always someway for you to get involved, and learn more.

“See Alberta Through the Eyes of a Tourist.” Published by ZX Media Corp in partnership with CMTA