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Purposeful Senior Living in Edmonton with Dignity and Compassion

Canterbury Foundation is a well-established assisted senior living community dedicated to upgrading the quality of life for seniors. Rooted in compassion, dignity, and respect, we offer a nurturing environment where residents feel safe, valued, and empowered. With over 50 years of experience, Canterbury has built a trusted legacy of care, delivering exceptional services tailored to the evolving needs of older adults.

Canterbury Foundation                      Canterbury is located in Laurier Heights at 8403 142 Street NW

 Since 2018, Heidi has been leading Canterbury’s efforts to provide exceptional care for seniors, including those living with dementia. With a Bachelor of Nursing, an executive MBA, and credentials as a Certified Executive Coach, Heidi brings a unique blend of clinical expertise, strategic thinking, and heartfelt compassion to everything she does.

 Driven by her passion for human connection, Heidi is a tireless advocate for enhancing seniors’ care services and ensuring that all residents, regardless of where they are at on their journey of aging, continue to live with dignity, joy, and purpose. Under her leadership, Canterbury is more than just a seniors’ residence — it’s a community where every person matters and every story is honored.

LCol Hall will speak primarily on the Canadian presence in Latvia, and what the proximity to Russia meant to the day to day activities.

Edmonton Elks Football Club President & CEO Chris Morris will share how, after the Club moved from a public/community ownership model to that of privately owned, the new owners and administration are working diligently to bringing back the spirit of Edmonton football that we had grown to love and appreciate.

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Various speakers will review the past and future activities of the Community Services Committee.​

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Alberta’s economy has been resilient against US tariffs, but new risks have emerged. Catherine will discuss trends that are shaping the economic outlook.

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President Anurag will moderate a club meeting reviewing the past and future of the club

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Edward along with the Youth Services Committee members will review past and future activities of the committee.

After this talk you will:

1. Recognize the hidden cognitive cost of surviving critical illness.
2. Understand how delirium, sleep, and circadian disruption may injure the brain.
3. Reimagine the ICU through a sleep- and circadian-sensitive lens.
4. Gain an introduction to innovative brain research happening at the Neuroscience and Mental Health Institute, University of Alberta.

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Catherine Crowston, Executive Director and Chief Art Curator, Art Gallery of Alberta

chair of the day is Anurag Shourie

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Presentation description: The club will be provided with an overview of the Alberta Human Rights Commission and the work they do.

The Alberta Human Rights Commission is a quasi-judicial human rights commission in Alberta, Canada, created by the provincial government.(Wikipedia)

The commission defines Human Rights as: Right to live and work without discrimination, which is protected by various laws in Alberta, including the Alberta Human Rights Act.

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Terry Wickham, Producer, Edmonton Folk Music Festival
                 Topic: Edmonton Folk Music Festival
                Chair of the Day, Muriel Dunnigan

This summer's festival is scheduled August 6 to 9th 2026.   Usually tickets are almost sold out by mid June particularly the four day and weekend tickets.  You may be able to obtain tickets for the Thursday or Friday night.

An indigenous topic for our Rotary meeting on June 22nd given that National Indigenous Day this year is June 21st. 

 Marnie Suitor, Executive Director of Aksis and/or one of her board members has agreed to speak on Aksis and the role of indigenous businesses in Alberta.  

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Aksis  - Indigenous Business & Professional Association

Vision Driving Indigenous prosperity in a thriving shared economy.

Mission We strengthen relationships that build Indigenous prosperity, foster leadership, and create a more equitable Canada for all.

Set sail for a memorable summer evening! Join fellow Rotary members, friends, and guests on Wednesday, June 24 at 5:30 PM for a scenic cruise along the beautiful North Saskatchewan River. Enjoy live music, great conversation, and breathtaking river valley views—an experience best enjoyed from the water.

Your ticket includes delicious food, entertainment, and a relaxing river tour. An onboard cash bar will be available. Parking is conveniently located at the Edmonton Queen Riverboat lot near the Muttart Conservatory.   View the same link for accessibility and maps to the riverboat.

Tickets available for Individuals,  VIP Upper Deck tables for two, Tables for four and Tables for eight.

As part of the fundraiser there will be a 50/50 raffle to be announced at a later date.  

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Club President Anurag Shourie speaking reviewing his year as President of Rotary Club of Edmonton  (July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026).

Chair of the Day, Jason Bossert, incoming club President 2026-2027.

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Rotary Club meeting on  July 6th with the outgoing President Anurag Shourie as the Chair of the Day to introduce the incoming President Jason Bossert for the upcoming Rotary Year July 1st 2026 to June 30th 2027.

Since joining Rotary Club of Edmonton in 2000, Jason Bossert has been active in service supporting youth opportunities locally and internationally.  As a past chair of International Service Committee, Jason has supported youth initiatives focused on building playgrounds and promoting literacy for underserved communities. His international work with Rotary and Literacy Without Borders provided resources, training and programs that foster education, recreation, and long-term development in Belize. 

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Sean will provide an update on iHuman activities.  iHuman has been supported by our Rotary club in the past.

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iHuman is a nonprofit transforming high-risk youth through arts programs and mentorship, fostering growth and resilience.

Their facility is located downtown 9635 102A Ave NW

UofA Hospital Foundation's   Arts in Health Program

A non-profit based in the University of Alberta Hospital, dedicated to enhancing wellness, inspiring wholeness, and creating connections through community programs and social enterprise.

McMullen Gallery:

Open since 1986, this public gallery is a haven to which anyone may retreat and relax, reflect, share a quiet visit, while viewing displays of visual art by individual artists, collectives, and organizations. 

Situated in the University of Alberta Hospital, McMullen Gallery aims to inspire, educate, and engage our audience – including patients, medical staff, hospital visitors and members of the general public. McMullen Gallery exhibits artwork in all media that is soothing, uplifting, humorous, and/or thought-provoking including but not limited to health-related subject matter.

Art Collection:

The University of Alberta Hospital Art Collection is displayed publicly throughout the hospital to provide patients, staff, and families with inspiration, comfort and distraction. The collection, which includes over 1800 artworks, enhances the healing experience in the Walter Mackenzie Centre, Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute, and the Kaye Edmonton Clinic.

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As Cole has returned from his youth exchange, he will report back on his experiences in Denmark and trips around Europe.

Read an article about Cole:  For the Rotary Club of Fonthill, Pelham Ont.,  Cole speaks of his learning experiences on youth exchange.

Cole's older brother Chad went on Youth Exchange two years ago and his sister, Vicki, was our outbound student last year to Brazil.

Our next OUTbound youth exchange student, Heavenly, will also make a short presentation as to how her preparation is going for heading to Germany in August.

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Registration is open. Please register early to lock in your spot.

The basics:

• $325 per player or $1,300 for a foursome

• Includes 18 holes with cart, lunch, on-course refreshments, dinner, prizes, silent auction, and a $50 tax receipt per player

• Four chances at a Dream Big prize: a 2026 Volvo XC90 T8 Ultra, $50,000 cash, 2 Yamaha Waverunners, or a Yamaha RMAX 4 Seater

• Proceeds support the Lurana Shelter

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Universities are often measured by research grants, enrolment, or new buildings. Those matter. But at King's, we ask an additional question: How do we educate people who will use their knowledge wisely in service of their communities? That question is shaping everything we're doing—from a new Centre for Excellence in Science and our new kinesiology degree to Indigenous partnerships, student service, and preparing graduates who combine professional excellence with character.

New to this university or want more?  Check out King's University  

Kings is located in East Edmonton on 91 Avenue and 50th Street

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Dr. Melanie Humphreys President and CEO, The King's University
Dr. Melanie Humphreys is entering her fourteenth year as President and CEO of The King's University in Edmonton, Alberta. A respected leader in Canadian higher education, she is passionate about preparing graduates who combine professional excellence with wisdom, character, and a commitment to serving their communities.  Since joining King's, Melanie has led significant institutional growth, including the introduction of new academic programs, expanded community partnerships, and the development of the Centre for Excellence in Science—the largest capital project and fundraising initiative in the university's history. Opening in 2026, the Centre reflects King's vision of bringing together faith, scientific discovery, health, sustainability, and innovation to address the opportunities and challenges of a changing world.

Melanie holds a PhD in Higher Education from Azusa Pacific University and has lived and worked in four countries, teaching in nine. She currently serves as Chair of the Alberta Post-Secondary Network (APSN), representing Alberta's colleges, polytechnics, universities, and independent academic institutions. Together, APSN's member institutions educate more than 220,000 students, graduate approximately 50,000 learners each year, contribute an estimated $38 billion annually to Alberta's economy, and conduct more than $2 billion in research. 

A long-standing member of the Rotary Club of Edmonton Glenora, Melanie values Rotary's commitment to service above self and community leadership. Whether serving through Rotary or higher education, she is guided by the conviction that education is about more than preparing students for careers—it is about cultivating wisdom, fostering discovery, and equipping graduates to lead lives of purpose and service.

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Dr. Verna Yiu is known as one of Canada’s most respected academic and healthcare leaders and has
advised health care systems across the country as well as across the globe. Dr. Yiu is currently Provost
and Vice President Academic at the University of Alberta. Her past leadership roles included being the
first female dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta, Vice Dean in
Faculty Affairs and Assistant Dean of Student Affairs. She then shifted leadership into the healthcare
system in 2012 being appointed as the Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Quality in Alberta
Health Services (AHS). In 2016, she took over the role of President and CEO of AHS, the largest
integrated province wide healthcare system in Canada and remains as the longest serving leader in that
role for over 6 years.

Dr. Yiu has spent more than 2 decades in leadership, spanning academia to the healthcare system. In Dr.
Yiu’s 6 year tenure as President/CEO, AHS was named as one of the Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 4
consecutive years along with other employer awards including Best Diversity Employer, Best Employer
for Young People, and Alberta’s Top 70 Employer. Other accomplishments include optimizing integration
of care within the province, so much so as to receive acknowledgement from the International Society
of Integrated Care that AHS was in the top 5 most integrated systems in the world in 2018. Other
included: improving efficiencies for a sustainable healthcare system, implementation of a province wide
electronic medical record system and led AHS in 2019-2022 in its response to one of the worse public
health crisis we will ever know in our lifetime, COVID19.

As Provost and VPA for University of Alberta since 2022, she led the creation of the 10 year university
strategic plan called SHAPE (launched in 2023) followed by 3 year action plans. She co-led the
development of the People Strategy, institutional values and oversaw the creation of a new activity
based budget model for the university. A professor of Pediatrics in the division of pediatric nephrology,
Dr. Yiu is an alumni of both University of Alberta and Harvard University. Her research is focused on
health systems and most recently, she is part of a team of researchers looking at creating smartwear for
those requiring additional strength supports. She continues to work on the front lines, providing care to
young patients and their families at the Stollery Children’s Hospital in Edmonton.

Dr. Yiu has won numerous awards including: Global Woman of Vision in 2019, second on the Medical
Post’s 2021 Power list of physicians in Canada, the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Medal (in recognition of
significant contributions to Alberta 2022), Physician of the Year award (from the Edmonton Zone
Medical Staff Association 2022) and most recently the Graduate Student Association Citation Award in
2023. She has also received recognition through multiple lectureships including Convocation Speaker for
the University of Calgary (2022), the Garner King Memorial Lecture (2023) and the Cy Frank Memorial
Lecture (2025). She is currently the Board Chair for the Canadian Institute of Healthcare Information and
Vice Board Chair for Health Workforce Canada, both national organizations that aims to improve health
data for better health outcomes for Canadians. She is also sits as on the board of directors of EPCOR, an
unique governance board where the unanimous shareholder is the City of Edmonton..

2026 marks 100 years since the Yellowhead Highway Association was created and with it came the advocacy and collaboration with governments to build what we now know as the Trans Canada Yellowhead Highway #16, traversing Western Canada from Winnipeg to Masset BC, and BC Yellowhead Highway #5, from Tête Jaune BC to Hope BC.
An important part of the economic growth of Western Canada, this over 3,400km long Yellowhead Corridor has a unique history dating back to the early 1800’s.

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Jared Wesley is Associate Dean (Education), Co-Director of the Peter Lougheed School of Politics and Democracy, a professor of political science and member of the Black Faculty Collective at the University of Alberta.  

Jared specializes in the comparative analysis of provincial politics, with a particular focus on political culture and public opinion.   

He leads the Common Ground initiative -- a long-term research project aimed at examining the gap between who Western Canadians are and who they see themselves to be.  His team uses Viewpoint Alberta surveys to analyze public opinion, and focus groups to compare those individual attitudes to the norms and values that underpin politics in the region.  

Jared has co-authored the award-winning No I in Team: Party Loyalty in Canadian Politics (University of Toronto Press) and two practical accounts of Canadian politics: Inside Canadian Politics (published by Oxford University Press) and The Public Servant’s Guide to Government in Canada (University of Toronto Press).  These top-selling books blend practitioner and academic perspectives, offering students and the general public an accessible view of Canadian democracy and government.  

Jared has served in various academic and non-partisan public service roles throughout his career. Most recently, he served as director of intergovernmental relations, senior manager of cabinet coordination, and director of learning and development with the Government of Alberta.

A sought after speaker, Jared has delivered hundreds presentations as a panelist, roundtable presenter, and keynote speaker on topics related to his research, academic and public sector career and professional development, negotiation, policy-development, and academic-public sector collaboration.