August 2022 E-Newsletter
See our latest e-newsletter with information on upcoming fall programming and community events.
Historic Society of Alberta Casino: Volunteers Needed
HSA Casino - November 25 and 26, 2022 - Friday and Saturday
We need your help. Casino funding is a very important source of revenue for our Society. The last Casino was held in November 2019.
The next Casino for HSA at the Deerfoot Inn Casino on November 25 and 26, 2022. We are recruiting 30 volunteers for daytime and evening shifts for the following positions: General Manager, Banker, Cashier, Chip Runner, Countroom Supervisor, Countroom Staff (see descriptions below).
Training will be provided, and backups are also required for all time slots in case of absence. Volunteers must be 18 or older and can work more than one shift but must remain in the same position type across all shifts.
All volunteers will be provided snacks and a meal as part of their shift. Your commitment will be of great benefit to our society and help to maintain our vitality, as it has been a challenge these past few years.
Depending on the role, shifts are:
- Daytime 10:45 am to 7:30 pm OR
- Evening 7:00 pm to 3:30 am OR
- 11:15 pm to 3:30 am.
If you need transportation, taxi chits will be provided.
Please help and support us by contacting Gordon MacIvor to volunteer or for further information at gordonmacivor@gmail.com or 403-850-3377.
Position Descriptions
- General Manager: Responsible for the overall continuity of the Casino. Makes sure all volunteer staff arrive and if not, has access to reliable back-up volunteer listing. Some data entry experience is required. Can fill in for any volunteer positions for a short period of time, if needed.
- Banker: In control of cash and chip inventories. This position is mostly data entry.
- Cashier: Redeems player’s chips for cash. Little data entry required.
- Chip Runner: Delivers chips from the Banker to the game tables as required. Will count chips with the gaming floor staff as required. A fair amount of data entry is required.
- Count Room Supervisor: This position is responsible for all count room staff and procedures and reports to the General Manager, also works with the Banker.
- Countroom staff: Will sort and use money counting machines, some data entry required.
Wine & Cheese Fundraiser Supporting the Bar U Ranch National Historic Site
The Friends of the Bar U Historic Ranch Association and Hodgins Art Auctions Ltd.
proudly present a rare and unique opportunity to view the life & works of renowned historic artist, Roland Gissing. On September 24, come and enjoy a unique opportunity to view Roland Gissing's work while supporting a great historic site that showcases western heritage.
Click the button below to learn more and purchase tickets.
July 2022 E-Newsletter
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June 2022 E-Newsletter
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May 2022 E-Newsletter
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April 2022 E-Newsletter
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2022 Historian in Residence: Shelly McElroy
Shelly McElroy has been named the Calgary Public Library's 2022 Historian in Residence. She has a background in education, agriculture, counselling, and museums and is the curator of Pioneer Acres Museum in Irricana, Alberta. Her work considers how agriculture shaped life in Calgary and area in the early twentieth century — and how it still does. Shelly will be providing talks and tours to help Library members understand the work involved in running a museum: making phone calls, having 35 browser tabs open on a computer, figuring out what kinds of ant traps work best, but also considering the changing role of museums and reflecting on their significance as we move into an increasingly digital future.
Click the button below to learn more about the Historian in Residence program or to book a consultation.
February 2022 E-Newsletter
See our latest e-newsletter with information on the upcoming AGM and volunteering for the Historic Calgary Week committee.
January 2022 E-Newsletter
See our latest e-newsletter with information on the upcoming AGM.
Naming, Renaming, and Commemoration Project
Earlier this year Calgary City Council approved funding for Heritage Calgary to undertake a Naming, Renaming, and Commemoration Project to develop a framework that organizations and groups can use to guide decision making when considering naming, renaming, commemoration and removal.
Heritage Calgary is looking for community input to help develop the framework. Please follow the link below if you are interested in participating in their engagement survey.
Okotoks Adds Three Historic Resources
Okotoks has added three Municipal Historic Designations to the Alberta Register of Historic Places. These resources are have been deemed by their municipality to be of significant heritage value to their community. Like Provincial Historic Resources, municipally designated properties are protected under the Historical Resources Act and qualify for conservation grants from the Heritage Preservation Partnership Program. Follow the link below to read more about the three resources.
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