For Volunteer week we are celebrated local not-for-profits in our community and promoted the amazing volunteer opportunities that each of them have. Follow the link below and have a read through a Q&A with the following organizations; the Peace River Municipal Library, Horizon Learning Centre, Peace Regional SPCA, Peace Challenger’s Toastmasters, Peace Playland, Peace River Museum, Archives and Mackenzie Centre and the Peace Pride Society. 

https://peaceriver.ca/volunteer-week-q-a-series/

Budgeting Workshop

The Budgeting Workshop is targeted towards not-for-profits and agencies. The facilitator for the workshop is MNP. The workshop will take place on May 17, 2019 from 10:00am – 12:00pm at the Peace River Municipal Library. The cost of the workshop is $10/person. The deadline to register is May 10, 2019. Payment and registration must be made at the Town of Peace River Community Services Office. Payment can be made in the form of cash or cheque. Light snacks will be provided.

The workshop will cover the following aspects:

1. Planning
2. Balancing
3. Responsibilities
4. Monitoring

If you have questions reach out to Alana Bergeron at abergeron@peaceriver.ca or by calling 780-624-1000.

Navigating Financial Statements Workshop

The Navigating Financial Statements Workshop is targeted towards not-for-profits and agencies. The facilitator for the workshop is MNP. The workshop will take place on June 4, 2019 from 10:00am – 12:00pm at the Peace River Municipal Library. The cost of the workshop is $10/person. The deadline to register is May 31, 2019. Payment and registration must be made at the Town of Peace River Community Services Office. Payment can be made in the form of cash or cheque. Light snacks will be provided.

The workshop will cover the following aspects:

1. Roles and Responsibilities
2. Concepts and Terminology
3. Key Financial Statements

If you have questions reach out to Alana Bergeron at abergeron@peaceriver.ca or by calling 780-624-1000.

Volunteer Awards

Mighty Peace Tourism Experience Essentials Workshop 

When: Thursday, May 9, 2019

Where: Nampa Museum 9902 102 Avenue Nampa, Alberta. 

Time: 8:30am - 4:00pm 

What does it take to turn a product or an activity into a memorable and remarkable experience? If you’re ready to raise the bar on your visitor experience and meet the growing demand for more immersive, local and authentic experiences, Travel Alberta’s new Experience Essentials workshop can help. This introductory session explores the fundamental elements of experience development and shows you where opportunities exist to grow your business, enhance your competitive appeal and respond to what travellers are looking for. In this full-day session you’ll be introduced to experience examples, learn through group and individual exercises, and receive a comprehensive workbook to spark new ideas now and in the future.

Cost: $35.00 + GST

To secure your spot, please register by May 2: REGISTER HERE

Impact Tourism has been working on a mobile app that will bring information to travellers in the province.  The project is not a stand-alone but encompasses the cooperation and alliances of multiple organizations and individuals.  Site listings on this map-based app include contact information for attractions and services, and links to local information, directing users back to local sources.

The beta has been online and available in the north for over a year and is set to go Alberta wide in June.  Originally containing some 700 sites or Points of Interest, it has grown to 2,000 and submissions from tourism organizations, municipalities, heritage societies, businesses and individuals are flooding in.

History Check is likely the first of its kind that carries such a broad range of information for such a large geographical area - the entire province – and it’s not all about the app.  It’s a way for each region, business, attraction and non-profit to work together.  History Check is just a big road map that guides people to local sources of information.  Throw in the history and each Alberta community invites engagement.

On June 21-23, with local events held across the province Impact Tourism is prepared for History Check to go viral.  The event has been posted on their Facebook page (www.facebook.com/HistoryCheck) and as community organizations verify their participation the schedule will begin to grow.

For more information visit the links below. 

Free Listing:  www.fhnas.ca/getlisted

Keyword Targeted Marketing: http://fhnas.ca/in-app-ads/ 

Links & Logos Advertising: http://fhnas.ca/poi-sponsors

Affiliate Marketing Program: http://fhnas.ca/hpoi-affiliates/ 

Municipalities: Please contact Sheila Willis at 780-805-1390 or email info.impacttourism.ca 

Community Facility Enhancement Program 

Community Facility Enhancement Program (CFEP) funding provides financial assistance to acquire, build, purchase, repair, renovate, upgrade or expand sports, recreational, cultural or other related public-use community facilities. 75,000- $125,000.
 

Small Stream Deadline: May 15, September 15

Large Stream Deadline: October 1

For more information visit: https://www.alberta.ca/community-facility-enhancement-program.aspx/