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Dennis Anderson recipient of Caring Canadian Award
Aug 28th, 2012

Dennis Anderson, the long-time Alberta mental health advocate, receives the Caring Canadian Award.  Read Article (Edmonton Sun, August 28, 2012) Download PDF

2012 Annual General Meeting Photos
Jul 2nd, 2012

(l. to r.) Tom Shand with Bob Schuett of Calgary (l. to r.) Tom Shand with Bert Andrews of Park Lane Major Brian Roach (l. to r.) His Honour Col….

Alberta Teachers’ Association Makes Christmas Donation
Dec 1st, 2011

CMHA Alberta Executive Director Tom Shand accepts a cheque from Jonathan Teghtmeyer and Carol Henderson of the Alberta Teachers’ Association. The donation was made in lieu of sending out Christmas…

Austin Mardon Receives Honorary Doctorate
Jun 10th, 2011

Mental Health advocate Austin Mardon was conferred with an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws by the University of Alberta at a ceremony on June 10, 2011.  We offer our…

CMHA Launches 60th Anniversary of Mental Health Week
Apr 28th, 2011

Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) launches 60th Anniversary of Mental Health Week, May 1 – 7, 2011 with nationwide activities and events.  It’s an important year for the Canadian Mental…

In Memoriam: Edward Sale
Feb 19th, 2011

We note with great sadness the passing of Edward Salé on February 19, 2011 in Edmonton. At the time of his passing, Edward was Vice President of the Alberta Network…

In Memoriam: Valerie Wolski
Feb 19th, 2011

Valerie Wolski, an Individual Supports Worker employed by CMHA East Central Region in Camrose, passed away tragically while on duty on February 12, 2011.  A graduate of Camrose Lutheran College…

In Memoriam: Aleck Trawick, Q.C.
Nov 20th, 2010

We were saddened to learn of the passing of Aleck Trawick on November 20, 2010.  Among his many contributions and accomplishments – within and outside of CMHA – were: Introduced…

Health Minister Delivers Uplifting Address to AGM
Sep 26th, 2010

The 2010 Annual General Meeting of CMHA Alberta Division, held on September 25 in Edmonton, featured a spirited speech by Minister of Health and Wellness Gene Zwozdesky, with a very…

CMHA Executive Director Elected as Alliance Chairperson
Mar 10th, 2009

The AAMIMH elected a new Executive Committee at its March 10, 2009 General Meeting.  The new Chair is Tom Shand, Executive Director of the Alberta Division of the Canadian Mental…

Peace Country President for CMHA in Alberta
Sep 30th, 2007

The Alberta Division of the Canadian Mental Health Association has elected Kathleen Frei, of Grande Prairie, as its President. She is the first person from either of the two northern…

Bill 31 Mental Health Amendment Act
Jun 10th, 2007

Bill 31, Mental Health Amendment Act, 2007 passed first reading in the legislature on Tuesday, April 17, 2007.  The Canadian Mental Health Association, Alberta Division will take every advantage to…

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