Speakers

Speaker	Date	Topic
Richard Ireland, Mayor, Municipality of Jasper	Feb 09, 2026 12:00 PM	"Reflections and Learnings from the Jasper Wildfire" Mayor Richard Ireland, Rotarian in the Rotary Club of Jasper , will be in Edmonton and is willing to be the guest speaker at this meeting. He was asked to speak on the fire in Jasper and its aftermath. - Our District accessed a Rotary International "Disaster Response Grant" of USD $25,000 for some immediate help - The funds went to restarting the Jasper Food Bank - Our District Charitable Foundation created a special and specific fund for Jasper relief, raising about CDN $125,000 for use in Jasper recovery, with a focus on longer term issues that may arise. We believe the majority of these funds are still available. They are being managed jointly by the Charitable Foundation and the Rotary Club of Jasper. Municipality of Jasper Alberta Note from Jasper Rotary club: Wildfire Relief Fund- application info The Rotary Club of Jasper is proud to support the Rotary District of 5370 Charitable Foundation to distribute approximately $125,000 that has been raised through generous donations and designated to Jasper Fire Relief. A heartfelt thank you to all those who donated, volunteer time, and share this incredible story to allow healing and new growth in the community of Jasper. Click here to Register....
NO MEETING	Feb 16, 2026	Family Day Holiday
Emmanuel Onah, Co-founder Timbuktu Innovation Hub	Feb 23, 2026 12:00 PM	TBD: the Timbuktu Innovation Hub Discover a unique, Afrocentric space in Edmonton designed to foster innovation, nurture talent, and build a thriving community for African-descent youth and professionals. Launch of Timbuktu Hub to empower young African Edmontonian entrepreneurs Sept 3, 2025 CBC News https://edifyedmonton.com/people/top-40/2024/emmanuel-onah/ Edify Edmonton Article https://timbuktuhub.ca/about-us/ Timbuktu overview Click here to Register.....
Jason Schilling, President, ATA	Mar 02, 2026 12:00 PM	TBD: Alberta Teachers’ Association The Alberta Teachers' Association The professional association of teachers in Alberta Worth reading from the ATA.... Response to the teacher advisory panel invitation (Feb 2nd 2026) Helping our communities help public education (Feb 2nd 2026)
Jason Bossert	Mar 09, 2026 12:00 PM	International Services Committee Jason Bossert will review the past and future activities of the International Services Committee. Note this year's Belize playground construction is or was scheduled to place Friday February 6th to Monday February 9th 2026. with Rotarians from our club and other guests This project comprises construction of a playground at Our Lady of the Way Catholic school in Ladyville Belize. Ladyville is approximately 20 minutes north of Belize City, near the Belize airport.
The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski	Mar 16, 2026 12:00 PM	TBD; Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, Minister of Emergency Mgmt The Honourable Eleanor Olszewski https://www.canada.ca/en/government/ministers/eleanor-olszewski.html Eleanor has represented the riding of Edmonton Centre since April 2025. In May of 2025, Minister Olszewski was named Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada.
Heidi Hadubiak, CEO, Canterbury Foundation	Mar 23, 2026 12:00 PM	TBD: Seniors Housing Purposeful Senior Living in Edmonton, AB, 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
Lieutenant-Colonel Taylor Hall	Mar 30, 2026 12:00 PM	Canadian presence in Latvia and what the proximity to Russia meant LCol Hall will speak primarily on the Canadian presence in Latvia, and what the proximity to Russia meant to the day to day activities. Lieutenant-Colonel (LCol) Taylor Hall was born and raised in Lethbridge, Alberta, where he was active in youth sports, particularly in hockey and baseball. In 2004, he graduated from the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics and enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces that same year as a pilot. Promoted to Captain upon receiving his wings in 2008, he was posted to 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron in Petawawa, Ontario, to fly the CH-146 Griffon utility tactical-transport helicopter. In 2015, he was posted to the Royal Canadian Air Force Barker Aerospace College Aerospace Studies Programme with a focus on military aerospace procurement and project management. After graduating in 2016, he was posted to 438e Escadron tactique d’hélicoptères, in St-Hubert, Quebec as a tactics instructor in the Advanced Tactics Flight. Promoted to Major in 2017, LCol Hall was posted to 403 Helicopter Operational Training Squadron in Gagetown, New Brunswick as the Squadron Operations Officer and then Chief Instructor. In 2019, he returned to 427 Special Operations Aviation Squadron until 2021, when he was posted to the Canadian Forces College in Toronto, Ontario to complete the Joint Command and Staff Programme. Promoted to his present rank in 2022, he was posted to 1 Wing Headquarters in Kingston, Ontario as the A7 Staff Officer responsible for Doctrine and Training. LCol Hall has served on several international operational deployments, including Afghanistan and Kuwait. He has a Master of Defence Studies from the Royal Military College of Canada. The aspect of his career he enjoys the most has been working with Canadians from across the country an our international allies. When not flying helicopters, he enjoys skating with his family in their backyard rink or going for bike rides together around their neighbourhood. He is grateful for their incredible support.
NO MEETING	Apr 06, 2026	Easter Monday
TBD	Apr 13, 2026 12:00 PM
J.J. Tremblay	Apr 20, 2026 12:00 PM	Community Services Committee JJ and his committee will review the past and future activities of the Community Services Committee.
Catherine Rothrack, Chief Economist, Gov Alberta	Apr 27, 2026 12:00 PM	TBD: Alberta's Economy
President Anurag Shourie	May 04, 2026 12:00 PM	Town Hall Meeting President Anurag will moderate a club meeting reviewing the past and future of the club.
Edward Mondol	May 11, 2026	Youth Services committee
NO MEETING	May 18, 2026	Victoria Day
Terry Wickham	Jun 15, 2026 12:00 PM	Edmonton Folk Music Festival 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.
President Anurag Shourie	Jun 29, 2026 12:00 PM	My year as President of Rotary Club of Edmonton 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.