Jacqueline Biollo, A Songbird's Solo

Sometimes I'm just reminded why democracy is interesting and important. #GiveTheElectorateAChoice https://efpublic.elections.ab.ca/efEventQ.cfm

FINAL REMINDER: LAST CHANCE TO SUBMIT A NOMINATION FOR 2020 CANADA’S VOLUNTEER AWARDS Deadline for Nominations: September 30, 2020 The 2020 call for nominations is coming to an end soon. ... Don’t miss your chance to nominate a not-for-profit organization, an individual, a group of volunteers, a social enterprise or a business that is making a difference in your community. We all play a role in recognizing volunteers! By nominating an individual or an organization to Canada’s Volunteer Awards, you are helping to raise awareness of the vital role that volunteers play in strengthening communities across Canada. Twenty-one award recipients across Canada will be selected. Award recipients will be able to choose a not-for-profit organization to receive a grant of $10,000 (national award) or $5,000 (regional awards). We encourage you to take the following actions today: Submit a nomination. We are accepting nominations for five categories: Lifelong Achievement; Emerging Leader; Community Leader; Social Innovator and Business Leader. Award descriptions are available at Canada.ca/volunteer-awards. Help us spread the word by sharing this call with your networks. Would you like to play a role in the selection process? Canada’s Volunteer Awards is a program for Canadians and by Canadians. We offer leadership volunteer opportunities for qualified individuals to play a key role in the assessment of nominations by acting as a Regional Reviewer (RR). RRs assess nominations from their region in order to select the top-ranked candidates for final consideration. If you are interested in serving as a Regional Reviewer, please contact us at [email protected] or 1-877-825-0434. Follow us on Twitter @ESDC_GC and Facebook @ESDC.GC for all the latest news. Help us spread the news by liking and sharing our content!

Be Her. https://podcasts.apple.com//episode-42-women/id1105051855

Just checking in... How’s everyone doing? https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca//mandatory-mask-bylaw-issued-i

Equal Voice is thrilled to announce that applications for the third iteration of our Daughters of the Vote (DOV) program are now open! DOV is an ambitious initiative that began in 2017 to mark the 100th anniversary of some women getting the right to vote in Canada, and the still incomplete journey of women’s full participation in politics today. Applications are now open until October 1, 2020 to young women and gender-diverse youth, born between January 1st, 1993 and December 31st, 2001. More information on eligibility, and program details, can be found here: www.equalvoice.ca/dov

In anticipation of a #stayathome #socialdistancing kind of #CanadaDay this year - perhaps you'll take some time to test your knowledge oh 'how well you know Canadian geography'. Stay smart, safe, and sane, my friends in these unprecedented times. https://www.mississauga.com//7067686-canada-day-quiz-how/

Sometimes you just want a 'place holder'. IN THE MATTER OF an application by the Town of Beaumont, in the Province of Alberta, to annex certain territory lying immediately adjacent thereto and thereby its separation from Leduc County. (March 2016)... http://www.municipalaffairs.alberta.ca//p/MGB%20012-16.pdf

Round table discussion: Great to see some of my constituent friends participating in Edmonton-Wetaskiwin MP Mike Lake’s round table discussion. What would you ask your MP if you were on a ZOOM call with them?... #DemocracyInAction

This Canadian flag is made of heavy weight polyester, screened with UV resistant dyes to reduce fading and fraying. It’s perfect for prolonged exposure to Canada’s sometimes extreme weather conditions. Finished with white canvas heading and 2 brass grommets on left, this flag is great for inside or outside use and is made to last. Measures 6 x 3 (36 x 72). https://www.municipalworld.com//item-1512a-canadian-flag/

Build resilience to prevent future crises. https://justrecoveryforall.ca/

Thank you, Nike. https://www-adweek-com.cdn.ampproject.org//nike-boldl/amp/

#LoveIsLove https://pm.gc.ca//statement-prime-minister-international-d

Something to listen to: The White House Historical Association released a Mother’s Day edition of The 1600 Sessions podcast, Founding Mother, Mary Ball Washington, which discusses how our first president’s life and personality were shaped by his mother’s unique character. whitehousehistory.org//founding-mother-mary-ball-washingto

The COVID-19 pandemic will create new mental health challenges for our province. Experts are warning of an "echo pandemic" of mental health issues. Mental health services are inadequately funded in Alberta. COVID-19 will put more strain on an already overburdened system. Sign the petition below and join the Alberta Liberals in pressuring the UCP Government to address the mental health crises facing Albertans arising from the broad impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, lockdown, an...d economic dislocation. https://www.albertaliberal.com/mental_health_petition