Since the merger of Canadian Western Bank and the National Bank we have modified our money transfer procedures.
You can still make your payments to WPSS by cash or writing a cheque. You can also make your payment to WPSS by e-transfer which will automatically be deposited into our General Account.
You can still receive payment from WPSS by cheque, or you can receive payment by e-transfer. Particulars for this are available from Pat at the office (780-428-8842)
Our 1st Board meeting post AGM took place on May 6 at the St. Albert Legion. Welcomed were new Directors Riki Roy, Anne Meunier, Lorraine and Fred Carlson!
It was a pleasure to have a full complement of 10 directors for the first time in a number of years!
Bernd is working on finding new software for the production of our newsletter, AGM booklet, brochures and any other paper products we may choose to develop. It looks like “Canva Affinity” will be the choice. Good news – it is a free program unless we find that the AI component is a needed tool, in which case we would have to pay $146.00 yearly. It was moved and passed that Bernd be allowed to purchase this if necessary.
Riki pointed out that most people no longer use Microsoft programs for word processing and spreadsheets. There are free options available, of which Google Docs is one. Bernd will explore this option with Riki’s help and if this works for us then we can cancel our Microsoft subscription and save the $152.25 subscription fee, due in December of each year.
Reimbursement parameters were discussed without a final decision being made.
Social Events – June event possible
– Picnic, Hawryluk Park, Site #1, July8, 10:00 Am – 2:00 PM
Next Board Meeting, Wednesday, June 17 at 1:00 PM
The AGM for the fiscal year November 1,2024 – October 31, 2025 was held at the St. Albert Legion on April 23, 2026. The AGM booklet which contained all the Committee reports and the financial statements for the preceding year, was distributed at registration for pre-reading. Lunch was served at 12:00 and the meeting was called to order at 1:30 pm.
Our business was very routine and dealt with in short order. Pat Murray, treasurer, reviewed our financial statement which were then accepted as presented. The highlight of the meeting was the nomination and election by acclamation of four new Directors to the Board!! The six incumbent Directors were also approved for another term. This brings our Board to full capacity of ten!
We are very happy and pleased to welcome the following members to our Board of Directors:
Anne Meunier Fred Carlson Lorraine Carlson Riki Roy
WPSS will be holding it’s AGM on Thursday, April 23,2026. The public is welcome to attend but only bona fide members are eligible to vote. Click on the link to view all relevant details.
WPSS will be hosting a luncheon social featuring the Alberta Veteran’s Guitar Band on Friday, February 6, 2026
LOCATION: Royal Canadian Legion
6 Tache St. St. Albert, Ab.
REGISTRATION: 11:30 – 12:00
LUNCH: 12:00 – 1:00
ENTERTAINMENT: 1:00 – 3:00
All are welcome! Cost is $5.00 per ticket for members, $10.00 for non-members. Payment at the door.
Please RSVP the office by January 30 780-428-8842
Some time ago Madeleine Mant, a researcher at the University of Toronto, approached WPSS about participation in a project she was conducting regarding country wide vaccination attitudes. The link below will take you to her letter to us and to her published article. I encourage you all to read this interesting piece!
Your board, after reviewing the current state of our finances, voted to increase the reimbursement limits for each member from $1500.00 to $3000.00. The updated claim form is here.
Your events coordinator is working on a February social with musical entertainment and August dinner theater date. Also on the docket, naturally, is our annual picnic in the park in July or August.
Full details will be posted as plans are finalized.
WPSS had several requests for interviews as polio has made the news again. There is fear of resurgence of the virus with the anti-vax movement rampant here in Alberta. Several outlets did interviews. Below are the links.
WPSS Interview with Quinn Ohler of Global News: Interview
WPSS Interview with Bernie Hornung: Interview
We will be doing a group event at Jubilations Dinner Theater again in October. Make your plans to attend.
DATE: Wednesday, October 22, 2025
TIME: Doors open at 5:00 pm, theater doors open at 6:00 pm
COST: $30.00 per member, $50.00 per non-member
SHOW: Abbamania: Back to the Disco Dimension
FULL DETAILS: POSTER
PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED BY OCTOBER 8
Please take note that the ACT pool will be closed for maintenance all of MARCH and APRIL, 2026.
We have received AGLC confirmation that we will be granted a casino in the 2nd quarter of 2027 (April-June). Specific dates are still forthcoming. If you are at all able, please put your name on the volunteer list. Many hands make light work! Contact the office at 780-428-8842.
