Here are a few snapshots JCI Edmonton's photo album on Flickr.
See the entire album here : JCI Edmonton on Flickr
Monday, February 16, 2015
82 years in Edmonton... and still creating change.
A few years back, JCI Edmonton uploaded a video showcasing 82 years of JCI in Edmonton.
Here are a few snapshots JCI Edmonton's photo album on Flickr.
See the entire album here : JCI Edmonton on Flickr
Here are a few snapshots JCI Edmonton's photo album on Flickr.
See the entire album here : JCI Edmonton on Flickr
Monday, February 2, 2015
Steinbach Jaycees offer a 24 hour ambulance service in Steinbach, Manitoba in 1961
Steinbach’s Ambulance Service
The Steinbach Junior Chamber of Commerce, considered in the day to be one of the most active in Manitoba, proved its leadership qualities again in 1961 by inaugurating an ambulance service in the area.
Incorporated as a town on December 31, 1946, Steinbach, Manitoba was a growing community located 58kms southeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1961, with a population of 3,739 inhabitants, Steinbach needed many modern day amenities but did not have the resources to make them a reality. This is there the Steinbach Jaycees decided to step up for their home.
The Steinbach Jaycees purchased an ambulance as well as provided 24 hour service to Steinbach and district residents. A blitz campaign raised $1500 for the purchase of the unit through a donation from the town and municipality as well as a successful smorgasbord donated by a local food store.
With the permission of the town council, the ambulance was stored at the local firehall. Jaycees became volunteer drivers and were required to all successfully pass and maintain first air training.
They took turns being on duty to provide round the clock service. This service continued until the area was taken over by the South Eastman Regional Health Authority.
The people of Steinbach, through their generosity with this project, have helped to further the idea that Jaycees are an asset to their community.
Sources:
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steinbach,_Manitoba
The Actimist Magazine: September 1961 edition
Reflections on our heritage : a history of Steinbach and the R.M. of Hanover from 1874
The Steinbach Junior Chamber of Commerce, considered in the day to be one of the most active in Manitoba, proved its leadership qualities again in 1961 by inaugurating an ambulance service in the area.
Incorporated as a town on December 31, 1946, Steinbach, Manitoba was a growing community located 58kms southeast of Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1961, with a population of 3,739 inhabitants, Steinbach needed many modern day amenities but did not have the resources to make them a reality. This is there the Steinbach Jaycees decided to step up for their home.
The Steinbach Jaycees purchased an ambulance as well as provided 24 hour service to Steinbach and district residents. A blitz campaign raised $1500 for the purchase of the unit through a donation from the town and municipality as well as a successful smorgasbord donated by a local food store.
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| Image source : Reflections on our heritage, see link below: |
With the permission of the town council, the ambulance was stored at the local firehall. Jaycees became volunteer drivers and were required to all successfully pass and maintain first air training.
They took turns being on duty to provide round the clock service. This service continued until the area was taken over by the South Eastman Regional Health Authority.
The people of Steinbach, through their generosity with this project, have helped to further the idea that Jaycees are an asset to their community.
Sources:
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steinbach,_Manitoba
The Actimist Magazine: September 1961 edition
Reflections on our heritage : a history of Steinbach and the R.M. of Hanover from 1874
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