A Recipe for Success: Joannie’s Entrepreneurial Journey with EMPOWER

Sometimes the perfect recipe for success starts with passion, creativity, and determination. For Joannie, that recipe led to the launch of Straight from the Hearth Inc., a home-based business specializing in custom-designed sugar cookies made with high-quality ingredients, including olive oil. From logo cookies and image cookies to interactive “Paint Your Own” creations for children,…

Celebrating 10 Years of Entrepreneurship Impact in Alberta

On May 28, 2026, Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) proudly hosted the 10th Annual Celebration of Alberta’s Entrepreneurial Success at the Royal Glenora Club in Edmonton. The milestone event brought together more than 130 entrepreneurs, community partners, business leaders, and government representatives to recognize a decade of growth, resilience, and inclusive entrepreneurship across Alberta, while…

Highlights from AHC’s 2026 First Quarter Community of Practice

On April 11 and May 2, 2026, Action for Healthy Communities (AHC) brought together 46 grassroots leaders, volunteers, and representatives from 31 diverse community organizations for the first quarter Community of Practice (CoP), hosted as part of the Strengthening BIPOC Grassroots Leadership through Capacity-Building and Collaboration initiative funded by the Edmonton Community Foundation, The gatherings…