| Community notes
· Two of the principal investigators of a cross-Canada study on child care, "You Bet I Care," will be discussing their findings at Mount Royal College colloquium this week. The study, released in September 2000, noted that caregiver salaries in Alberta are below the national average, and turnover rates among staff are the highest in the country. Child care is the only social or educational service in Alberta that is funded solely by parent fees.
Dr. Donna Lero will facilitate a Parent and Caregiver Forum on the national child care situation and how Alberta compares on Thursday, April 19 at 7 p.m. at the U of C Child Care Centre (no registration required). Then on Friday, April 20, a session will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Lincoln Park Room at Mount Royal College, including a presentation by Lero and Dr. Annette LeGrange on the study, its parameters and ramifications, as well as a panel presentation by the Child Development Initiative to explore what is being done at the provincial and local levels. To register for the session call 240-3833, or for more information call 240-6867.
· The Weaselhead and South Glenmore regional pathway will be temporarily closed to through traffic, from the Weaselhead pedestrian bridge east to the 37th Street S.W. alignment, starting Monday, April 16 to allow workers to replace the bridge and reconstruct the pathway. There will be full closure during bridge construction, which is expected to take until April 30, then detours will be in place for about two months until the end of June. For updates call the Calgary Parks and Recreation hotline at 268-2300.
· The YWCA of Calgary is seeking nominations for its 2001 Women of Distinction Awards. The event, which marks its 21st anniversary in Calgary this year, highlights the outstanding accomplishments of local women in 10 categories: lifetime achievement; arts and culture; business and labour; professions and entrepreneurs; community and humanitarian service; education; social services; health, wellness and active living; science, technology and environment; and young women of distinction. Nominations are available online at www.ywcaofcal-gary.com/wod/, or by calling 262-0484. Nominations close on Monday, April 30, and the awards will be presented at a ceremony June 20. |
