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Hakim McLaren, who has cerebral palsy and a hearing impairment, is one of the Alberta Foodservice Labour Connections project’s many success stories.
He was hired by Dairy Queen Franchisee Michael Liber, who customizes roles so that employees like Hakim can be successful.
Over the past year, 88 job-seekers who face employment challenges have landed jobs thanks to this innovative program.
The Alberta Foodservice Labour Connections Pilot Project was launched in 2014 and is funded by the Ministry of Jobs, Skills, Training and Labour in collaboration with Restaurants Canada. The program gives disadvantaged individuals the chance to build a rewarding career in a restaurant or foodservice business.
The program has been extended to May 2016.
A 17 Year Old Female from Siksika has been charged in relation to a collision that occurred On August 23rd.
The female is charged with the following Criminal Code offences;
Dangerous Driving Causing Bodily Harm 249(3) CC
Fail To remain at Collision 252(1)(a) CC
Take Motor Vehicle with out Consent 335 CC
Impaired Operations of Motor Vehicle Causing Bodily Harm 255(2) CC.
The motor vehicle collision occurred near the Bow river on the Siksika Nation. Both the pedestrian and Vehicle Driver had been at a party. The vehicle was driven by a 17 year old Female from Siksika. She struck an adult Male, also from Siksika, and fled the location.
On August 23rd, the female was arrested on T'usu T'ina Nation. She was released by a Justice of the Peace to appear in Siksika Provincial Court on September 10th, 2015.
The victim, a 27 year old male also from Siksika, remains in the Hospital in critical but stable condition.
Gleichen RCMP continue to investigate the collision.
Alberta’s chiropractors believe that no one should have to suffer through the province’s coldest months without socks on their feet.
That’s why, in partnership with United Way, they are working to collect 100-thousand pairs of socks for shelters throughout the province. Donations of new pairs and packages of socks will be accepted at chiropractor’s offices, the #ToastyToes Sock Drive runs until October 1.
To find a local chiropractor’s office and for more information, visit www.albertachiro.com.
The Alberta College and Association of Chiropractors regulates the chiropractic profession in Alberta under the Health Professions Act. www.albertachiro.com
United Way aims to create opportunities for a better life for everyone in communities across Canada. The charity improves lives and builds community by engaging individuals and mobilizing collective action. www.myunitedway.ca
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