Community Stories

Posted on Oct 15 at 9:18am

Building Networks of Support in Chestermere

When Animator Coralee McIntosh and the Chestermere Mental Health Coalition set out to build stronger supports for youth, they leaned on what their community had already told them.…

Posted on Sep 25 at 9:18am

Building Connection and Resilience in Rocky Mountain House

In Rocky Mountain House, Animator Dustyanne Evans has been leading projects that bring people together, fosters resilience, and strengthens mental health supports. Through grant funding,…

Posted on Sep 25 at 9:18am

Driving Change: How Holly Bovencamp Helped Seniors in Flagstaff County Access Care

In Flagstaff County, many low-income seniors were quietly struggling with a serious problem: they couldn’t afford to get to medical appointments. With no public transit available…

Posted on Sep 9 at 9:18am

From Coffee Tables to Community Connections: Mandy Fuller’s Animator Journey in Castor

When Mandy Fuller stepped into the Animator role in Castor, Alberta, she didn’t set out to transform her community overnight. Instead, she focused on small, meaningful steps —…

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Posted on Aug 11 at 9:18am

Consort | Lacey Abt & Natasha Bozek

Consort, AB – In the heart of East Central Alberta, two dedicated women are creating real change in their community through the Rural Mental Health Project. Natasha Bozek and Lacey…

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Posted on Aug 8 at 9:18am

Cold Lake | Joe Reid

What began as a grassroots initiative to support mental health in a rural Alberta community has blossomed—quite literally—into a vibrant, living space of connection, healing, and…

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Posted on Aug 8 at 9:18am

Chestermere | Coralee McIntosh

The community of Chestermere recently came together for an inspiring and impactful Mental Health Fair, hosted as part of a grassroots initiative led by community animator Coralee McIntosh.…

Posted on Aug 29 at 9:18am

Grande Cache | Yvonne Rempel & Sonia Paquette

Meet Community Animators Yvonne Rempel and Sonia Paquette from Grande Cache Yvonne Rempel and Sonia Paquette have been Rural Mental Health Community Animators in Grande Cache since…

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Posted on Jul 24 at 9:18am

Chestermere | Coralee McIntosh

Meet Coralee McIntosh Coralee McIntosh is a Rural Mental Health Animator residing in Chestermere, Alberta, located just east of Calgary. Coralee's journey as an Animator commenced…

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Posted on Apr 27 at 9:18am

Strathmore | Melissa Masse

Meet Melissa Masse Melissa is a Community Animator in Strathmore, Alberta. She has called Strathmore home for the last seven years. Melissa appreciates Strathmore’s close-knit community…

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Posted on Feb 24 at 9:18am

Jasper | Lisa Riddell

Meet Lisa Ridell, Jasper, Alberta Finding purpose in the community Lisa Ridell is a Rural Mental Health Network Animator living in Jasper, Alberta. She moved to Jasper in 2006 to live…

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Posted on Jan 23 at 9:18am

Vegreville | Colleen Pidzarko-Armitage

Meet Colleen Pidzarko-Armitage Colleen Pidzarko-Armitage is a Community Animator in Vegreville, Alberta. When Colleen moved to Vegreville many years ago, she had anticipated the town…

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Posted on Oct 4 at 9:18am

Drumheller | Lorrenda Southern - Part 2

Meet Lorrenda Southern - Part 2 Lorrenda Southern is a Community Animator in the town of Drumheller, Alberta. She leads a community subcommittee focused on mental health in Drumheller,…

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Posted on Aug 31 at 9:18am

Drumheller | Lorrenda Southern - Part 1

Meet Lorrenda Southern - Part 1 Lorrenda Southern is a community Animator living in Drumheller, Alberta with her husband. Lorrenda’s Connection to Mental Health Growing up in a rural…

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Posted on May 11 at 9:18am

Hinton | Charlene Sitar - Part 2

Meet Charlene Sitar - Part 2 Charlene Sitar is a community animator for Hinton, Alberta. Community Futures West The organization Community Futures West has really helped bridge the…

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