I happened upon this place quite by accident. Actually, I was online looking for writing contests…read moreand courses when I came across the page for the Writers Guild of Alberta. After spending a great deal of time looking through the site, I decided that I wanted to become a member. Since they don't take payment online, I went down to the office in the Percy Page Centre. It's a pretty small office but there was a desk just inside the door where I told the girl I wanted to sign up. While she processed my membership, she directed me to a library area. I felt right at home in the small office. There were some great reference books related to writing. Someone else in the office informed me that aside from the reference books, all other books in the library were written by Alberta authors. It was fascinating! I saw a few familiar names but a lot I'd never seen or heard of. It's great to know that there's so much literary talent in the province!

I joined the writer's guild this winter because a family friend insisted on buying me a membership…read morefor my birthday. I was excited when we first went down and I was looking forward to making some connections. When we went into the centre, the person who was manning the front desk seemed very disinterested in us being there and didn't know much about her position. We were asking her questions and she didn't know the answer to any of them, After leaving the office, my family friend told me about all the perks that were involved in membership and I was pumped. It is now 2 months later and I have yet to find any worth in the $30 that was spent on the membership. I feel bad that I received membership as a gift from someone who was so excited about it, but it just doesn't do much at all. Yes, you can get discounts on retreats (They still cost upwards of $500) and you can go to lectures and talks from authors in Alberta which is cool, but I hear about enough of these through my school. You are supposed to receive monthly "Writer's Guild of Alberta" publication (I never received one) and weekly e-newsletters into your inbox (mine stopped 2 weeks ago for some reason). To sum up? I won't be reapplying for membership next year.

Operation Friendship is an inner city organization that serves seniors in terms of housing and…read moreother forms of support. Seniors are one of the most vulnerable groups in society (apart from children) and are often the victims of neglect and abuse. OP manages several apartment buildings in the 95th street area for seniors, and also offers assistance with daily tasks like shopping and a drop-in centre for socializing and receiving support for daily tasks. The people who work there are concerned and caring, and the people who use the services really benefit. This is another organization that helps make the inner city better.

within one week customers received mail that Good Samaritan Telus Care will close it operation…read moretherefore let all in need of this service loaded with anxiety. Special the elder, disabled who have no other source such as family for daily check. I was one of them. It caused me huge anxiety being in my 80s having only now myself in Canada. As much as I tried I could not find a provider with same service so I hired a private person to connect with me daily as a well check. I contacted the Samaritan requesting a proof of them having submitted the yearly invoice to Seniors as this is a credited services when applied and refunded. They did not bother both times I contacted them for proof these were submitted for the past 2 years. My next step was contacting the BBB who accepted my complain and on my behalf contacted Samaritan few time but GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY did not ever bother to reply. So, before you donate or leave your estate to them THINK! Are they worthy of such support through you when they don't care. DID NOT CARE in very short notice to drop their service so important to us seniors but surely liked our money monthly or more often. My estate goes to worthy societies, schools or research. The founders of this GOOD SOCIETY SAMARITAN would turn in their grave if only they knew. BAD, bad run society.

Good Sam is an amazing non-profit organization. I love the people who work here. They are some of…read morethe warmest and friendliest people I've met. While the organization is founded on Christian hospitality principals, you don't have to be religious to work here or be a client here. They provide health care services to people in the community who do not have the resources or alternative of private long-term health care. There are lots of clients who live in the building in upstairs accommodations, while the offices are downstairs. The people who work here are committed to making peoples' lives more comfortable. Good Sam runs an annual golf tournament fundraiser and proceeds go towards things like buying more comfortable adjustable beds for clients on bed rest or who are immobile. There is an enthusiasm and passion here for helping others, whatever your race or religion. So if you're looking for an organization to volunteer for, there is a lot of good work to be done here.

Just had their Thanksgiving buffet with our family of 6.. Great selection. Standouts were the beet…read moresalad, seafood soup, pan fried brussel sprouts and the meat. The turkey was really moist and tender with excellent gravy and the roast loin of beef was to die for- tender and tasty and choice of rare to medium with au jus gravy. Excellent value at $34 per adult, less for seniors. The staff were also excellent - friendly, attentive and efficient.

I went in here for a drink with a friend an ended up feeling very out of place…read more The atmosphere here is so beautiful it catches your eye immediately. Upon walking in, you can see a large stone wall and a long, low fireplace. The place is so modern and rustic at the same time. The designer of this space did a very good job. I looked at the menu, but I didn't order anything because of the high high prices. There wasn't an entree under $20 and everything sounded almost too creative. If you're a meat and potatoes person, you will not be happy here. The servers and hostesses were very polite and nice. I think this place needs to be seen to be appreciated. Just make sure to stock up your wallet.

Alex F. had been clearly misinformed regarding the instructor, Dominic Lacroix, for the Bronze &…read moreSilver classes at the UADC. Dominic Lacroix won the Canadian Ten Dance Championship for multiple years. I've taken the Bronze & Silver Classes for many years. Those classes were fun, technical & informative. Excellent value for your $.

The Edmonton Interfaith Centre for Education and Action is a charitable organization made up of…read morepeople from various faith traditions who seek to build peace and harmony in society through learning and teaching about different religions. EICEA has numerous programs throughout the year like a monthly Lunch and Learn, Interfaith Explorations which includes visits to different houses of worship, and the Celebrating Our Faiths rotating display at City Hall. I have been a member and volunteer with EICEA for a number of years, and in today's world where there is so much misunderstanding, this organization serves an important role in building bridges between people and faith traditions.