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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Hinton | Charlene Sitar - Part 1
Meet Charlene Sitar - Part 1 Charlene Sitar is a community animator for Hinton, Alberta. The Collaborative Process Collaboration and working together are two key themes that stood…
Devon | Heather Acres
Meet Heather Acres Heather Acres is a Community Development Facilitator in Devon, Alberta. Heather has always had a strong interest in working with community wellbeing and recognizes…
Edson | Ali Broda
Meet Ali Broda Ali Broda is a Rural Mental Health Animator who moved from an urban city in Ontario to the rural Alberta community of Edson five years ago. Ali’s educational background…
Vermilion | Derek Collins - Part 2
Meet Derek Collins - Part 2 Derek Collins is a Community Animator for Vermillion, Alberta. Beginning the Mental Health Conversation Derek Collins grew up in the Vermillion area and…