AHC Expands Newcomer Settlement Services in Parkland County Through Kickstand Spruce Grove

Since early 2025, Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) has been delivering settlement services in Parkland County, supporting newcomers living in Stony Plain, Spruce Grove, and rural Parkland County. This Tri-Regions area west of Edmonton continues to experience steady population growth, increasing demand for accessible newcomer settlement supports and youth services. AHC’s Small Centres team has…

A Practicum Journey with Action for Healthy Communities

Harper shown on left. Sometimes the most meaningful learning in community work doesn’t happen in a classroom—it happens in the moments between conversations, cultures, and connection. Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) provides practicum students with the opportunity to learn in a diverse, community-based environment, where support for newcomers and families is delivered alongside real-world learning…

Intergenerational Community Workshop in Edmonton: Cooking from Burkinabé Roots – Preparing Fritters

Food carries memory, identity, and connection across generations. For the Burkinabé community in Edmonton, preparing familiar dishes is a way to reconnect with culture, share stories, and strengthen community ties. These shared experiences, identified through ongoing community dialogue, shaped the development of an intergenerational workshop where food became the central way of bringing people together.…