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TransCanada Corporation is the lead sponsor of the 206 edition of IVC’s always-popular Funder’s Forum on October 4th from 5:00 to 9:00pm. Held at OLPH Church Hall in Sherwood Park, the Forum brings together over a dozen local and active funding partners from both the government and business worlds in one place at one time…. Read more »

Posted on: September 13th, 2016

IVC launches 150 for 150 campaign

The Information and Volunteer Centre for Strathcona County (IVC) has big plans in the works for celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday in 2017. Working in collaboration with Volunteer Ottawa and volunteer centres from across Canada, IVC is getting ready to launch a 150 for 150 campaign that will recognize the achievements of volunteers from across Strathcona… Read more »

Posted on: August 25th, 2016

Back to School signals a new season for not-for-profit community

Being married to a teacher, and with three kids still in school, I understand full well what the winding down of August means: back to school! So in this column a few reflections on recent events that relate specifically to this time of year. A new back-to-school tradition was resurrected in Sherwood Park on Thursday,… Read more »

Posted on: August 21st, 2016

KEEN Creative captures video memories of the return of Movie in the Park

KEEN Creative captured a bird’s-eye view as over 700 residents settled in to enjoy the return of Movie in the Park on Thursday, August 11th. A collaboration betweeen IVC and Fountain Tire, this year’s event included a BBQ, food truck, and screening of Disney’s animated hit Zootopia. Plans are already underway for next year’s event.

Posted on: July 12th, 2016

GFL Environmental added as sponsor for Movie in the Park

IVC is thrilled to announce that GFL Environmental has joined the growing list of corporate sponsors working together to bring Movie in the Park back to Sherwood Park. The GFL Green for Life™ trademark defines the company as committed to the highest standards of business practices, client relationships, communications, environmental, legislative accountability and to be the… Read more »

Posted on: July 12th, 2016

ESV benefits local organizations (Helping Hands, July 12)

A study just released by Volunteer Canada and the Corporate Council on Volunteering speaks directly to the importance of one of the major trends in the not-for-profit sector across the country: the important and growing impact of employee-supported volunteering, or ESV as it is coming to be known. Titled Leading with Intention, the report establishes… Read more »

Posted on: July 8th, 2016

Free Webinar: How Skills-Based Volunteering Can Advance Your Career

Summary: Volunteering is widely regarded as a way to obtain transferable skills, gain valuable work experience, and explore career options, all while making important contributions to the community. This reciprocal relationship underscores the multiple benefits of volunteering that help both people and communities reach their potential. This recorded webinar presented by Volunteer Canada will provide… Read more »

Posted on: June 28th, 2016

Painting a community board (Helping Hands, June 28)

There is much to be said about the power of legacy to define a community. In one sense, legacy is a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, legacy is a powerful expression of the fearlessness that drives people to undertake the challenges that come with community building. On the other hand, legacy is a… Read more »

Posted on: June 24th, 2016

IVC Releases Schedule for Suncor Workshop Fall series

We are pleased to open registration for our fall offerings in the Suncor Workshop Series. Topics and dates are as follows: Granting Writing (September 24) is focused on the needs of small and medium-sized organizations that want to learn the steps to grant writing success. Executive Director Bootcamp (October 14) is a one-day event filled with experts on team… Read more »

Posted on: May 30th, 2016

IVC nominated for Minister’s Seniors Service Award 2016

IVC has been nominated for the Minister’s Seniors Service Award 2016 for its work in building out its Chef’s Choice frozen meals network across Sherwood Park and Strathcona County. A Certificate of Recognition will be presented at the West End Seniors Centre on June 9th, with the final award decision and ceremony to take place later… Read more »

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