Events

FVI EVENTS

Upcoming Events

Pub Foods With The Dudes

Special Guest Speakers: Anthony Parker & Joe Campbell

Anthony Parker, Leading Change Facilitator and Calgary Stampeder Alumni

Joe Campbell, Leading Change Community Developer

This event will provide an introductory conversation for participants to learn what constitutes violence and how to recognize it. Participants will also engage in conversations about gender-based violence and how to meaningfully participate in the primary prevention of violence. We will discuss ways we can work together to address violence from happening in our communities and create healthy relationships in our lives.

Happening:

Tuesday, October 17

From Noon-2:30pm at The Arena Restaurant at JDA Place in Whitecourt

Tickets:

$20 per ticket.

Registration:

Space is limited. Register by October 3, 2023.

Call the Allan & Jean Millar Centre at 780-778-3637. ID #8810

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Paint The Town Purple with Whitecourt FVI

November is Family Violence Prevention Month (FVPM) in Alberta

It is a time to increase awareness of the warning signs of family violence and the resources and supports available so we can work together to end family violence and build healthier relationships in our communities.

November 2023 Events

November 1: SHINE A LIGHT & WOLVERINES GAME NIGHT

November 6: BUSINESS KITS: Kick-off for awareness resources around Whitecourt.

Happening:

All month long in November

Check out event listings below for details.

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Shine A Light

Marks the start of Family Violence Prevention Month (FVPM)

Residents are asked to turn on an outdoor light, hang a glow stick in a window, or plug in holiday lights for the duration of the night to shed light on the issue of family violence in our community.

Light-up bracelets will be available for pickup at the Allan & Jean Millar Centre.

Happening:

Wednesday, November 1

Beginning at 6pm

Family Violence Prevention Month

This is a time dedicated to increase awareness of the resources and supports available so Albertans can work together to end family violence and build healthier relationships in our communities. Whitecourt Town Council encourages the citizens of Whitecourt to recognize November as FVPM.

Citizens are encouraged to #GoPurpleAB, engage, take a stand, and join together to help end family violence in our community.

Find information and resources by calling the 24-hour Family Violence Info Line at 310-1818, toll-free, or visit endfamilyviolence.alberta.ca.