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Apr. 29, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Winspear Centre and Tour of facility
Apr. 29, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Annamarie will be providing an update on the Winspear Centre including lunch and a tour of the expanded facilities at the Winspear Centre. For details on the expansion see: https://www.winspearcentre.com/more/about/about-winspear/winspearproject/ NOTE This luncheon meeting will be held at the Winspear Centre, Studio B on third floor. Cost is $33 per person for the catered lunch. No parking included. This meeting will be only available in person and not online. |
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Community Services Committee
May 06, 2024 12:00 p.m.
JJ with the Community Services Committee will review this year's projects including:
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May 06, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Diversity Equity and Inclusion in Rotary, District 5370 and our Clubs
May 13, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Myrna Findt is the chair of the District 5370 DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) committee which was formed in the fall of 2023. Through the committee's work, Rotary Clubs shall have the skills, abilities, education, resources, and culture to strengthen Rotary Clubs’ core values. Communities are empowered in District 5370 through the betterment of our Rotary Clubs. The presentation will be a mixture of the following: -DEI in the District at the moment and hopefully in the future
-vision of DEI in the District and in each Club
-DEI and benefits for the Clubs
-DEI in your Club: where and how to start
Myrna was born and raised in Germany and moved to Canada in 2011 together with her husband Chris and as well as the rest of the family - 2 horses and 4 cats at that time.
In the German education system, she studied law and is a certified knowledge management system developer. Working in IT, she has managed projects on all levels and all types of business environments and was responsible for the business relationship between the largest energy provider in Europe with Microsoft, and SAP before moving to Canada. Living in Canada, professionally she started as a Licenced Immigration Consultant and is now working with her husband Chris in their own IT and Security company. Being involved in all kinds of things her whole life, Myrna received an award for outstanding involvement in extracurricular activities from her high school, was the first female chair of the law student council of the University of Wuerzburg and was a member of the cross-faculty student council. Right now, residing on an acreage in Parkland County, she is on the board of a horse rescue and the family consists of 3 dogs, 4 cats, 4 horses and 3 foster horses – but that’s a very fluent condition. Her husband Chris was a Rotarian in Germany – in a Club that allowed women to become members in 2011. Learning and experiencing the differences in the world of Rotary, she joined the Rotary Club of Spruce Grove in Nov 2015, hosted Youth Exchange Students, and joined the District Youth Exchange Team in 2018. She was president of the Rotary Club of Spruce Grove in 2022-2023, is currently Assistant Governor for District 5370 for Area 5 and is visiting today in her role as chair of District 5370's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee. |
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May 13, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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City of Edmonton current challenges and opportunities - Meeting at City Hall
May 27, 2024 12:00 p.m.
note the location will NOT be at the Chateau Lacombe as it is not available Location for this luncheon: Heritage Room at City Hall (South East Corner, Main Floor) as a result this meeting is NOT a hybrid meeting. No online access to this meeting. Catering by Hallway Cafe. Ward pihêsiwin Councillor Tim Cartmell was first elected to Edmonton City Council in 2017. In 2021 he was elected for his second term on City Council.
Tim is a Professional Engineer and small business owner. He specializes in the structural design and management of building projects, including past projects like the Expo Centre for Northlands and three seniors lodges for the Greater Edmonton Foundation. Prior to serving in public office, Tim also worked for the Government of Alberta's Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance.
Tim currently serves on a variety of initiatives, including and not limited to: A variety of positions in relation to the Edmonton Metropolitan Region Board; Member of the Alberta Municipalities Infrastructure Committee; Advisor to the Edmonton Sport Council Board of Directors; and Member of the Board of Directors for the Fort Edmonton Park Management Company.
Instructions for accessing this meeting at City Hall as security is now beefed up at City Hall:
Parking is recommended at the Library parkade. You will need to climb stairs to ground floor and walk outside through Churchill Square to the east side of City Hall.
The only doors at City Hall that are open to the public are the East and West doors. Best to enter the East door and walk westward down the hallway into the front entrance area. Turn right (northward) towards Security. Once passed Security turn right or Eastward and then turn right again (South) a short distance down hallway to Heritage room on the left hand side.
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May 27, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Fringing is for Everyone
Jun. 03, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Presenters:
Fringing is for Everyone The Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival is the largest, longest-running Fringe Theatre Festival in North America and one of the top five worldwide. Each year, we welcome more than 500,000 site visits and ignite more than $16 Million in local economic impact over the 11 days of our Festival. We welcome artists from across the street and around the globe to share their stories with engaged Edmonton audiences. 100% of ticket sales from the Festival go back to Artists. In 2023, we returned $1.2 million in ticket sales to Artists. The Festival is made possible thanks to the dedication and skill of 1,000+ Volunteers; 1,600+ local, national, and international Artists; and 200+ skilled arts workers. We drive the arts ecology here at home, across Canada, and around the world. But more than that, Fringe Theatre is a safer space for brave ideas and big artistic risk. At Fringe Theatre, everyone is radically welcome. Our currency is kindness. We champion the dream of making it: making art, making community, making change, making memories. From our free KidsFringe programming, to our Indigenous led pêhonân Series; from our harm-reduction informed approach to community empowerment through our Community Care program, to our ASL for Theatre workshops; from our Co-Fringer engaged Volunteer program to our art-based training platform that celebrates inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessible: Fringing is for everyone and everyone is fringing. Learn how Fringe helps make Edmonton a vibrant, healthy, creative place to live, work, and play all year long. |
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Jun. 03, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Jun. 10, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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update on Youth Services
Jun. 10, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Youth Services Chair, Edmond Mondol, together with the committee members, will review group's past, present and future. Activities include;
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final Youth Exchange presentation
Jun. 17, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Sam will review his past ten months in Canada before he returns to Belgium. His adventures include:
Chair of the day is Neil Lang, Inbound Youth Exchange counsellor |
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Jun. 17, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Picnic at Coronation Park
Jun. 22, 2024 4:00 p.m.
3rd annual Rotary Club of Edmonton PicnicSaturday June 22, 4 pm to 7 pm Rotary Club Edmonton members may use ClubRunner logon ID below. All others must enter your name and contact details as a "guest". Address must match that associated to your credit card. Be sure to click on the appropriate credit card symbol (Mastercard, Visa Debit or Visa). Menu will include hamburgers and hot dogs (vegan and gluten free available).
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Jun. 22, 2024 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
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Looking back at the 2023 -2024 Rotary Year @ Victoria Golf Clubhouse
Jun. 24, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Note this luncheon has been changed to a new location at The Greenhouse, Victoria Golf Course, 12130 River Valley Road. Note this will be an IN person meeting. No online access. Rod will review his past year as club president. Chair of the day will be Markus Muhs our incoming club president. |
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Jun. 24, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Looking ahead at the 2024-2025 Rotary Year
Jul. 08, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Our new club's president, Markus Muhs, will review his plans for the upcoming Rotary year July 1 2024 to June 30 2025. |
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Jul. 08, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Healthy Aging and Prevention of Heart Attacks
Jul. 15, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Mark Haykowsky, PhD, FACC, FAHA.
Cardiovascular health and cardiorespiratory fitness across the healthy aging and heart failure continuum, and the role of lifestyle interventions to improve cardiovascular and skeletal muscle function. A second research area is in the cardiooncology field with specific focus on the role of exercise training to prevent cardiovascular and skeletal muscle deconditioning across the breast cancer survivorship continuum. A final research focus is in Sport Cardiology. Mark has published over 300 peer-reviewed journal articles, reviews, book chapters, and expert opinion papers. Professor Haykowsky's current course: NURS 311 - Evidence Informed Nursing Practice The course provides a hands on approach to evidence-informed nursing practice. This includes formulating clinical questions, systematic searching of electronic databases, reading, interpreting and critically appraising health research. Emphasis is on developing thinking and information literacy skills necessary to be an astute research consumer, and using evidence to inform clinical decision making. |
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Jul. 15, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Junior Achievement 60 Years of Creating Entrepreneurs
Jul. 22, 2024 12:00 p.m.
JA (Junior Achievement) is the world’s largest NGO dedicated to educating young people about business. We strive to inspire and prepare youth to succeed in a global economy. With over 120 member organizations worldwide, JA brings a global view of business to local communities. From Junior Achievement website: https://janorthalberta.org/ Cheryll Watson is passionate about supporting entrepreneurs. She’s a born and raised Edmontonian whose early career with Intuit, a global leader in financial software, gave her an immersive understanding of the importance of small businesses. Making the deliberate choice to give back to her city, in 2015, Cheryll left Intuit and applied her skills and experience to leading growth in the entrepreneur and innovation ecosystems of Edmonton and Alberta. At Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, she founded Innovate Edmonton (now Edmonton Unlimited) focused on creating the best possible environment for locally grown tech enabled startup companies. Cheryll’s past experience working in some of the world’s most prosperous global cities inspired her to run for Mayor in the 2021 election. Following that she played a lead role in opening the doors of STEM Collegiate - a new public charter school in Edmonton focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) and now serves as the Board Chair. Cheryll is the President and CEO of Junior Achievement Northern Alberta. JA inspires and prepares young people to succeed in a global economy by providing financial literacy and entrepreneurship training and a broader view into career opportunities. |
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Jul. 22, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Power from the People, Changing the Future of Waste in Edmonton
Jul. 29, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Varme recently entered into a large contract with The City of Edmonton to use garbage to fuel a green energy generation facility that will incorporate CO2 capture and storage Rory is passionate about developing innovative solutions that accelerate society’s path toward decarbonization, transitioning the energy industry, sustainable agriculture, and radical conservation of our natural resources and wildlife.
A proud University of Saskatchewan Alumni, Rory has a B.Sc in Environmental Biology and Masters in Energy Security. He’s also a member of the Community Appropriate Sustainable Energy Security (CASES) Research Partnership. Where he was recognized as one of USask’s Young Innovators for his work on remote community adoption of bioenergy systems in Canada. Rory’s current role has taken him into the private sector as the Vice President of Development for Varme Energy where he has helped launch the company and support its vision to develop a portfolio of projects integrating waste to energy and carbon capture in Canada. |
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Jul. 29, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Aug. 12, 2024 11:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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In support of Lurana Shelter for Domestic Abuse
Aug. 12, 2024 11:30 a.m.
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Aug. 19, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Station Lands – A Vibrant New Community in the Heart of Downtown Edmonton
Aug. 19, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Note this meeting will be "in person" only. We are unable to set up an online meeting for the hotel location Aug 19th. Mike will be discussing the history behind Station Lands as a district and the opportunity that it presents for the downtown Edmonton for bringing housing options to downtown and its ongoing recovery. excerpt from Qualico Properties website: Mike applies both energy and passion for contributing to the built environment through architecture and urban development and enjoys building high-performing teams. Mike’s education covers the spectrum of business and engineering. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Alberta, studied Urban Land Economics at the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business, and earned his Master of Business Administration from Marylhurst University, with a specialization in Real Estate Finance, Development and Management. Mike believes in the importance of being a committed corporate citizen and is involved in various community boards and not-for-profit organizations. He currently sits as Vice Chair of the Board for the Mental Health Foundation for Alberta and is Past President of the NAIOP Edmonton Chapter (Commercial Real Estate Development Association). |
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Give Life Alberta: What You Need to Know about Organ and Tissue Donation
Aug. 26, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Over 90% of Albertans support organ and tissue donation, but few know how to act on their good intentions. Give Life Alberta’s Senior Communications Advisor Su-Ling Goh (formerly of Global News) will share what you need to know if you’re interested in leaving a life-saving gift, and a kidney recipient will share his incredible story of hope. Su-Ling Goh is the Senior Communications Advisor for Give Life Alberta (formerly the Alberta Organ and Tissue Donation Program). She proudly joined the team after 17 years as the award-winning Health Reporter at Global Edmonton, where she always felt honoured to share inspirational stories of generous donor families and grateful recipients. In her new role with AHS, Su-Ling is encouraging a culture of donation in Alberta through awareness campaigns, community engagement and public education sessions. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta and a diploma in Radio and Television from NAIT. Su-Ling will be joined by Christian Zyp who has benefited from a donated organ: Christian Zyp has been a teacher with Edmonton Catholic Schools for over twenty-five years. In addition to teaching Drama, he has also been a volunteer at CJSR, a member of the board for several film festivals in Edmonton and performed for many years on stage in productions he wrote and co-directed. In late February 2016 he contracted meningitis and nearly died. After being in a medically induced coma he discovered he was a bilateral below the knee amputee, had skin grafts over a third of his body, lost his right thumb, has permanent nerve and tendon damage on both arms and kidney failure. In 2019, after nearly 3000 hours of dialysis, he received a kidney transplant. |
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Aug. 26, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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UofA School of Business - Provincial Impact and Recent Initiatives
Sep. 09, 2024 12:00 p.m.
ALBERTA SCHOOL OF BUSINESS The Alberta School of Business (ASB) has a rich history dating back to its founding in 1916 as a school of accountancy. Over the years, it has grown and evolved, becoming the first business school in Canada to be accredited by the international Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) in 1968. The school awarded its first Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree in 1924, and in 2010, it was formally named "The Alberta School of Business." These milestones highlight the school's longstanding commitment to excellence in business education. Both the Business School and the University of Alberta are consistently ranked in the Top 5 in Canada. The vision of the Alberta School of Business is to shape tomorrow and better the world through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to uplifting each other. The school aims to anticipate future trends, cultivate a culture of excellence, illuminate with impactful research, and integrate diverse perspectives to address complex global challenges. This vision is aligned with the broader strategic goals of the University of Alberta, focusing on interdisciplinary research, immersive education, and strong community engagement. Looking ahead, ASB is focused on several new initiatives designed to strengthen its academic offerings and global presence. These include expanding master's programs in areas like management analytics and real estate development, establishing The Cities Institute to foster interdisciplinary research, and enhancing accessibility through holistic admissions. Additionally, ASB is building international partnerships, such as launching an MBA program in Singapore and developing new 2+2 programs with institutions in Latin America and Asia, all aimed at ensuring the school remains at the forefront of business education globally. VIKAS MEHROTRA Vikas Mehrotra is the Dean and Professor of Finance at the Alberta School of Business. He holds a PhD in Finance from the University of Oregon, USA, and a BTech in Chemical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Kharagpur, India. Dr. Mehrotra has served as President of the Northern Finance Association and is a member of the Canadian Sustainable Finance Network. He has been a visiting professor at the Institute for Economic Research at Hitotsubashi University in Tokyo and at the Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina. He has also been a past Shimomura Fellow at the prestigious Research Institute at the Development Bank of Japan. Since joining the University of Alberta in 1992, he has held several leadership roles, including Associate Dean of MBA programs (2002-2005), where he launched the Masters in Financial Management in Shenzhen, China, as well as degree offerings in Fort McMurray. He also chaired the Department of Finance from 2007-2017, helping to found the Alberta Finance Institute to foster financial education and research contributing to the province’s economic development. As Dean, Dr. Mehrotra is committed to fostering an innovative environment within the Alberta School of Business. He has spearheaded efforts to create partnerships with universities across Asia, enhancing the global reach and impact of the School. Additionally, he is focused on integrating analytics into all business courses, ensuring that students are equipped with the critical skills needed in today’s data-driven world. His leadership is centered on preparing students for the evolving challenges of the global business landscape, ensuring that the school remains a dynamic and forward-thinking institution. TRISH REAY Trish Reay is Professor and Vice-Dean at the Alberta School of Business. A key component of her role is focused on strengthening the relationships and culture within the school to continuously increase levels of excellence in teaching and research. She views this internal strength as critical to building dynamic and valuable interactions with local, national and international communities. Her own teaching and research strengths are related to the development of people skills and managing organizational change processes. She has been a faculty member of the Alberta School of Business since 2003. |
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Sep. 09, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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EPCOR’s One Water Journey of Integrated Resource Planning – A History of Innovation and Resiliency
Sep. 16, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Topic Summary: EPCOR Water Services has utilized an Integrated Resource Planning approach to manage the Water utility in Edmonton since the early 1990s. Integrated Resource Planning looks beyond the traditional master planning approaches focused solely on grey infrastructure solutions to opportunities to work with the environment and the community to identify approaches that build overall resiliency in the utility and position the utility as a partner for the changing community growth needs. Since 2017 with the transfer of the Drainage utility from a City of Edmonton department into EPCOR has been approaching water management from a One Water perspective. Susan will provide an overview of the successes of this One Water and Integrated Planning approach in Edmonton over the last few years, including our successes in water conservation, stormwater strategies and future direction to the wastewater systems in the community that make us a leader in Canada in management of our water resources. Susan Ancel is responsible for the development of the strategic plans for the utility across the entire water cycle for EPCOR Water Services. Some of her accomplishments include being recognized for her development of the Integrated Resource Plan for flood mitigation for Edmonton that considered capital and operational risk mitigation planning, as well as the interrelationships between utilities, insurance, disaster response agencies and the public. |
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Sep. 16, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Caleb's ten months living as exchange student in Japan
Sep. 23, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Caleb will provide pictures and videos of his year as an exchange student in Japan. He will share hiis experiences and adventures in Japan. He has returned to Edmonton to complete his high school. Bianca our current exchange student will also do a presentation about her home in São Paulo, Brazil and her first impressions of Edmonton and Canada. |
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Sep. 23, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Reconciliation, allyship and walking together
Sep. 30, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Marlene's presentation will explore the concept of Indigenous allyship. The importance of having non-Indigenous allies will be explored including the goal of allyship. The presentation will provide insight into privilege, define allyship and offer suggestions on what being an ally to Indigenous people means and what is required of allies. Also note this is the "regional holiday" for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Wear an Orange shirt for this "Orange Shirt Day" |
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Sep. 30, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Oct. 06, 2024 2:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Wear a crazy hat while bowling for fun
Oct. 06, 2024 2:00 p.m.
Rotary Club of Edmonton - have fun bowling....
Bonnie Doon Bowling Lanes (Bonnie Doon Mall) Sunday October 6th, 2024 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm. We are targeting up to 50 participants through our club, families and friends.
For $20.00 a bowler, bowlers will receive 2 games, bowling shoes, pizza and non alcoholic beverages and a fun scarf.
Each bowler will wear her/his scarf as we add a colorful flourish to the Bonnie Doon bowling lanes.
Wear a colourful HAT for which there will be some fun prizes. This event is open to all Rotarians, their families and their friends.
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Oct. 07, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Town Hall Meeting
Oct. 07, 2024 12:00 p.m.
President Markus Muhs will lead a discussion and solicit input on various aspects of Club business including:
This meeting will only be held "in person". No online access will be available. |
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An Update on Edmonton's Downtown
Oct. 21, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Topic Summary: Puneeta will be speaking about the evolution of the work at the EDBA over the past four years and sharing updates on the business, government, and social landscape of our downtown. Edmonton Downtown Business Association: https://www.edmontondowntown.com/ |
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Oct. 21, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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Paris Olympic's silver medalist and reigning world champion in the men’s 800m
Oct. 28, 2024 12:00 p.m.
Topic Summary: 2024 Olympic Silver Medalist Edmontonian Marco Arop will share with us his journey into the sport of 800m racing and his experiences in participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics; and perhaps some insights as to what lies in store for him in his track journey. Read Marco Arop's bio from Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marco_Arop |
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Oct. 28, 2024 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
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