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Athens Creek resident sends a big message about plastic

Donna and friends in Lions Park on April 23. Darren Sweet from Summerland operated the drone and Penticton photographer Stuart Bish was the "stage manager."

In honour of Earth Day, Donna Schellenburg spelled out a message of love for our planet – with one of the very things she believes is harming it: single-use plastic containers.

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May 24th, 2023

Peace River community lends a hand to wildfire evacuees of Alberta

Points West Living Peace River

Above: Volunteers from Peace River who banded together to assist wildlife evacuees

With wildfires wreaking havoc around Alberta, Points West Living Peace River took on a mission to host four residents of Edson and High Prairie who needed to evacuate from their communities as many others have done across the province.

“Being the daughter of one of the evacuees, I would like to say thank you so much.  It is such a relief knowing my mom is safe and being well taken care of,” said a family member of one evacuee.

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May 23rd, 2023

A Day filled with Love and Appreciation

Points West Living Vegreville Heritage House

Anne with a bouquet of Mother's Day flowers

Mother's Day at PWL Vegreville Heritage House was a happy occasion filled with appreciation and festivities.

The ladies were gifted with lovely cards and flowers from a local florist. And in the days leading up to Mother’s Day, a bulletin board was installed where the women who provide care, love and support to the residents were celebrated.

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May 23rd, 2023

Tea Cups and Fancy Hats are Mother’s Day at Prince Albert

Points West Living Prince Albert

(L to R) Irene and Keryn in their 'Sunday best' 

Seventy people attended the Mother’s Day celebration at PWL Prince Albert that included many friends and family members.

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May 23rd, 2023

Creative team makes Mother's Day special

Points West Living Peace River

The creative recreation team of Connie and Norme at PWL Peace River held an event for all the mothers in the community.  Handmade cards and flowers were gifted to the moms who gathered in the dining hall to play games such as Mother’s Day word scramble and funny riddles.

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May 22nd, 2023

Mother's Day Sweetened with Cakes and Cards

Points West Living Cold Lake

Left: Courtney Letondre

Top Right: Concert audience of residents and families

Bottom from left:  Jackie Hunter, Joyce Kiehl, Maggie Macdonald, Christina Faithful

Residents and families at PWL Cold Lake were treated to a Mother's Day concert with traditional gospel music flavoured with Newfoundland rhythms from musicians Norman and Shirley Rice.

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May 22nd, 2023

Bob the Pony Drops in for a Visit to Peace River

Points West Living Peace River

In May the residents of PWL Peace River had the pleasure of a visit from Bob the Pony one day before lunch. Bob clopped his way through the community visiting with residents offering a nuzzle and welcoming a pat.

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