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CASS Senior Leadership is closely monitoring the situation with respect to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic and following the recommendations of Alberta Health Services, Health Canada, and the World Health Organization. While the risk in Alberta remains low at this time, the risk is rising and the situation is very fluid. CASS is taking significant…

Calgary Pride Festival August 26th – Sep 5th Many activities are happening this week. Please visit www.calgarypride.ca for more info. A day to highlight is: Sept 4th which will host the Pride Parade along 9th ave at 11am Fiesta Filipino Sept 2nd & 4th starting at 10am each day Location: Olympic Plaza: Come down to…

Check out September’s Issue of the CASS Report for information on how to enter a draw for free Stampeders tickets, tips on how to avoid getting sick, and information on fall personal development programs.

Check out the August edition of the CASS Report for tips about how to beat the summer heat, Calgary’s outdoor pools, staff training opportunities, and more!

Free Music at the Plaza Heritage Park Come enjoy free music featuring up and coming local talent every Wednesday night at 6pm this month. This event will run rain or shine. Please visit the Heritage Park website for more details. Dragon Boat Festival Friday 5th: 5pm-10pm, Sat 6th & Sunday 7th: 7am-10pm Taking Place at…

I started working at CASS in late August of 2013. A friend had suggested I apply to the day program, as I had been looking for work that wouldn’t suck my soul. I ended up getting the job as a Community Support Worker (CSW), and had a caseload of diverse individuals that taught me so…

Festivals Indigenous Pop-Up Concert July 1 from 8:00pm-10:00pm Free outdoor Indigenous Concert featuring Wendy Walker and The Reconciliation Tribe and special guests to be announced. Where: Bridgeland Riverside Community Association Cost: FREE Latin Festival July 22-24 Olympic Plaza Festival is a free and family-oriented, multicultural arts and entertainment festival highlighting the Latin American Culture. Cost…

What’s your name, title and how long have you been working in your current role here?  My name is Lisa Kennedy and I am the Payroll Specialist at CASS. I have been at CASS since March 2020. What other roles have you had in the agency if any? I am currently working as the Lead…

Opening Ceremonies June 4th Where: Central Memorial Park 1:00pm – 4:00pm This event will kick off with Singers, Drummers, Dancers to showcase the heritage and culture of the Indigenous Community. Stew and Fry bread will be served. This event is in partner with Calgary Public Library. Click Here for more details: Indigenous Variety Showcase This…

Lilac Festival June 5th on 4th street sw Enjoy free music, check out the vendors and enjoy some great eats all along the way. Here are all the details: https://lilacfestival.net/ Humainologie’s Empathy Week Festival June 1st to 7th A week-long festival that highlights our diversity and how we can be empathetic towards each other’s, culture,…

Do you know someone who goes above and beyond in their role at CASS? How about a recipe for Bannock? Interested in winning some tickets to a Stamps game? You’ll have to check out the June issue of the CASS Report to find out more!