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Updated News and Notes
Greetings all, I have added in an update from our Handicraft Coordinator to the May edition of the News and Notes. There are reminders and tips regarding the Handicraft Competition.
Read MoreMay News and Notes
In this issue: Convention Info and reminders. New Things to Note at Convention: Newsworthy Notions, Embarrassing Events, and Witty Writings. Jewelry Swap is back! Remember to book your room at the Norsemen in Camrose, mention AWI Provincial Convention to get…
Read MoreGet Your Handicrafts Entries In!
The 2022 Handicraft List and entry forms are available to download. The Provincial Office will be sending out an email with the direct link to these as well. Watch your inbox for these. But if you cannot wait or want…
Read MoreApril News and Notes
In this Issue: Invitation to Stony Plain Constituency Conference Update from Handicraft Coordinator In Memory News from FWIC
Read MoreWomen Inspiring Women
This is the Government of Canada’s Theme for International Women’s Day, which is today, Tuesday, March 8th. Take a moment to show your appreciation of the women in your life! This theme: Women Inspiring Women: “celebrates all the women and…
Read MoreHuman Trafficking Awareness: Joint Statement Issued
The House of Commons proclaimed February 22 as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day to help bring awareness to the magnitude of modern-day slavery in Canada and abroad and encourage Canadians to take steps to combat human trafficking. Today a Joint Statement was…
Read MoreEditor Wanted for Home & Country
Alberta Women’s Institutes is accepting applications for Editor of the Home & Country Magazine and Annual Report Book. This position is appointed for 3-year term and may be appointed for an additional term at the discretion of Council. The Editor…
Read MoreThe News You Need To Know
The collection of news below has been compiled by Linda Toews, AWI President-Elect. Thank you Linda for all your had work in gathering this information. Breaking COVID News Premier Scott Moe has announced the end of restrictions schedule in Saskatchewan….
Read MoreThe AWI as a Social Outlet for Women
Greetings, This is the next installment in looking back over AWI’s 125 year history. This excerpt again comes from the Many and Remarkable: The Story of Alberta Women’s Institutes by Catherine C. Cole and Judy Larmour, but from Chapter 2,…
Read MoreIt all started back in 1909 …
The following is an excerpt taken from Many and Remarkable: The Story of the Alberta Women’s Institutes by Catherine C. Cole and Judy Larmour Beginnings, 1909-1920 (page 1) The first Women’s Institute west of the Great Lakes was founded in…
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