Baby boomer generation (19461964) has significantly and uniquely changed our worldSteve Wozniak (b. 1950) cofounder, Apple Computer, follow story to link to video clip.Sept. 21, 2014 - Baby boomers - many now known as senior citizens - will be featured on a new PBS series named American Masters: The Boomer List that premiers Tuesday, September 23 at 9 p.m. eastern time. The hourandahalf weekly shows will tell the story of this influential generation through the lives of 19 iconic boomers one born each year of the baby boom.Alzheimer's, Dementia & Mental HealthSimple Test May Detect Your Alzheimer's Risk Before Dementia Shows UpAlzheimer's group had slower reaction, movement time, as well as less accuracy, precision in their movementsSept. 18, 2014 - If you really want to know if you are at risk for Alzheimer's disease, York University researchers say a simple test that combines thinking and movement may reveal your risk, even before any obvious signs of dementia are obvious.Other Media ReportsSenior Citizens Ready for War, Young Americans Less EnthusiasticSeptember 14, 2014 President Obama's plan for a military campaign against Islamic militants in Iraq and Syria is drawing public support.
The Metis Settlements General Council (MSGC) is the political and administrative body for the collective interests of the Metis Settlements. The MSGC is a pro-active government that helps develop, implement, and distribute programs and services to the eight Alberta settlements. Corporate Services department is responsible for ensuring the Corporate and Administrative needs are met for the entire organization including the management of Corporate Services budget.
North Parkland Power Co-op brings over 25 years experience in rural electrification and industry knowledge.
Our understanding of the diverse area in which we operate provides our members with the assurance that their wants are being heard and their needs are being met.
Living in the region in which we operate allows us to support local businesses, which in turn nurtures our rural economy.
We pride ourselves in supporting local career programs and recruiting local talent. As a self operating, member owned organization, we own and maintain the power poles and lines in our operating area, which stretches as far south west as Morinville and as far north east as Lac La Biche. This equates to 1,800 miles of line and approximately 28,500 power poles. Our team consists of 7 Journeyman Powerline Technicians, and a team of office staff, field support, and management that round out our diverse North Parkland Power Co-op team, providing valuable information and service to all our members.
WIN is the only charitable, not for profit organization in Westlock that provides services for our community members with various disabilities.The purpose of a business is typically to turn a profit. In the case of a non profit agency, the purpose of the business is not to make a profit, rather it's purpose is to benefit the public or the persons that business serves. The purpose of the non profit agency is it's mission.