MJMF introduces the Ekushey Youth Awards
Community
Under assistance of the Bangladesh PressClub Centre of Alberta (BPCA), the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) has introduced the Ekushey Youth Awards in February 2015. The award is seen as a means of appreciation for people who have stood out with exceptional contributions to or in the youth community, and who set an example by inspiring a young audience with their work...
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MJMF Soccer Friendship Tournament held in Edmonton
Community
On Saturday, April 12, 2015 the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation organized the MJMF Soccer Friendship Tournament at the premises of the Alex Taylor School (E4C) in the City of Edmonton. At the event 3 local soccer teams, the Edmonton Lathials, Edmonton Jomidars and Edmonton Jodhas met to determine a winner...
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MJMF supports Bangladeshi and Canadian Youth
Community
Mahinur Jahid, who died at the age of 27 in a tragic car accident, is the inspiration behind the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) which was created by his family to cherish the memory of a lost son and brother...
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MJMF's Ekushey Youth Awards Ceremony
Community
On the occasion of the Bengali New Year Celebrations on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Pleasantview Community Hall in Edmonton, Alberta the Mahinur Jahid Memorial Foundation (MJMF) held an award ceremony to honour the recipients of the Ekushey Youth Awards 2015...
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Nominees for the BHESA Ekushey Heritage Award 2016
Community
On January 25, 2016 the Bangladesh Heritage and Ethnic Society of Alberta (BHESA) has decided on the nominees for the Ekushey Heritage Award 2016. Honoured will be three people of the community, Delwar Jahid, Ms...
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Opening of Ishrat Jahan's Art Exhibition "Pursuit of Existence" at EPL
Arts and Entertainment
On October 26, 2015 the Bangladesh Heritage Museum in cooperation with the Bangladesh PressClub Centre of Alberta (BPCA) has opened the art exhibition "Pursuit of Existence" of Bangladesh Canadian Ishrat Jahan at the Edmonton Public Library, Abbottsfield - Penny Mckee Branch in Edmonton, Alberta...
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Preparations for the 40th Edmonton Heritage Festival
Community
On May 21st, 2015 the Edmonton Heritage Festival Association invited participants and sponsors to a preparatory meeting to plan and inform pavilion owners about organizational details in regards to the 40th annual celebration of the Edmonton Heritage Festival...
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Protesters demand to stop support for Bill C-51
City News
During the campaign start of the Edmonton City Councillor for Edmonton Mill Woods-Beaumont, Amarjeet Sohi, a crowd was gathering in front of the Maharaja Hall in Edmonton. The protesters sought to ask the Liberal Party, and expected guest Justin Trudeau, to stop the support for controversial Bill C-51, which will give police authorities greater powers to target activities that could undermine the security of Canada or that are deemed detrimental to Canada
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Province marks Tourism Week and record numbers
Lifestyle
May 28, 2017 :Albertans are encouraged to get out, explore and celebrate everything the province has to offer during Tourism Week May 28 to June 3.
Tourism Week also highlights Alberta
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Recipe for Shorshe Ilish Bhapa
Lifestyle
Qazi Tabassum Anam from the Bangladesh community here in Edmonton shared her ethnic recipe of how to prepare Shorshe Ilish Bhapa, a special fish dish from Bangladesh that is oftentimes served on Bengali New Year...
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Review of old wells to protect Albertans, environment
Community
The province is working with industry and experts to find ways to better protect Albertans and the environment by improving policies for managing old oil and gas facilities.
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Rural water projects get $131 million in grants
City News
The Government of Alberta is funding critical water projects across Alberta as part of the ongoing commitment to provide clean drinking water and wastewater treatment to rural Albertans.More than $131 million from the Water for Life and the Alberta Municipal Water/Wastewater Partnership grant programs will support 29 water infrastructure projects across the province...
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The Alberta Government in an announcement about the preservation of Alberta's past
Community
EDMONTON, AB (August 26, 2015): More than 60 projects in communities across the Province of Alberta will receive almost $1.5 million in total funding through the foundation
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The Province Honours Volunteers with the Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards
Community
EDMONTON, AB (December 4, 2015): Six of Alberta's outstanding volunteers were in the spotlight as recipients of the 2015 Stars of Alberta Volunteer Awards.
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The Wildrose Official Opposition about the NDP Health Plan
City News
EDMONTON, AB (June 8, 2015): The NDP plan to beef up and centralize Alberta Health Services (AHS) away from local decision makers will mean less quality care for patients, Wildrose Health Shadow Minister Drew Barnes said today...
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Three new judges appointed to the Provincial Court of Alberta
City News
Three new judges have been appointed to the Provincial Court of Alberta
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Valentine's Day Concert at Gateway Alliance Church
Arts and Entertainment
On Saturday, February 14, 2015 at Valentine
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