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Award Winning Community Leader. Positive Disruptor. UWN Woman of Inspiration 2020. CTV Inspired Albertan. Board Member; COSW & PBSC. Fière Acadienne.

Treaty 7, Calgary AB
Joined June 2011
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2 years
Is the red door too much? The backyard is a work in progress
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In Aug my daughter was the victim of a brutal domestic assault. I announced why I needed 2 step away from my campaign- do you know what @JyotiGondek did? She called me directly. I’ll never forget her compassion. I’m so grateful to have her as our mayor. #ResignSeanChu #MeToo
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2 years
In retrospect it’s a funny question to ask coming from the woman who painted her staircase turquoise!
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2 years
So here’s some news!
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YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre
2 years
YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre Board of Directors, alongside our partners @CalgaryPolice , are thrilled to announce that Monique Auffrey is YouthLink’s new Executive Director! To read more about YouthLink’s new ED, see our press release:
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What Sean Chu did as a police officer was immoral, criminal and the worse kind of abuse of power. The teen girl was a vulnerable teen known to be vulnerable. He was trusted to take her home to safety- instead he brought her to his home and abused her and the system #ResignSeanChu
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Today is a very hard day for my daughter, who lost her dad to suicide on this Father’s Day weekend 3 years ago. Send prayers, love, good thoughts our way…. 🙏 #SuicidePrevention
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Just a reminder for anyone who carries #Naloxone kits #harmReduction #opioidcrisis that 1) they expire! I just checked mine and they were all expired 2) don’t leave them in your glove compartment of your car-the solution will freeze. @JanisIrwin
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3 years
3 years ago today my husband’s cancer treatment took a turn for the worse. He died 4 days later. Wylie Spicer, you’ve left a big gapping whole in many a heart...
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And weirdly, my timing was impeccable! Just as I returned home with my groceries I spotted @JanisIrwin with the @JanetEremenko crew right I’m front of my house! Janis generously gave me this magnet. As if Janis’ personality isn’t magnetic enough!
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It’s official- I will be moving on from @Discovery_House - on September 1st will be joining the team @caryacalgary as CEO. I have big shoes to fill as Sue Mallon’s successor. I’m excited about the future and will always keep @Discovery_House in my ❤️
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You are an amazing inspiration and spokesperson for healing from trauma @ShelKenn . #HumboldtBroncos thx for you words and support expressed on @CBCTheNational tonight and your time with the team and their families. ❤️
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My new wallpaper arrived!
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1 year
Top of the mornin’ to ya #Calgary #yyc
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2 years
Good morning friends. The last time I stayed here in beautiful Kananaskis was exactly 4 years ago. I was with Wylie. A month later to the day he died. I’ve spend the weekend so far reflecting on life. It’s Easter weekend. New life. New journey. hope
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It’s official-name on the ballot Oct 18th. Monique Auffrey for #Ward8 . Campaign kick off June 26th. Stay tuned!! #yyc #courage2lead .
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@RachelNotley @DanielleLarivee #ableg this hug means something... the children thank you #affordablechildcare
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Mia is good with the reddish door! Thanks to all who weighed in on my deliberation!
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The world has lost another child to fentanyl and my heart is BREAKING.... a young mom near and dear to my heart..... leaves a beautiful little one. The third such death to touch our door in a year. THIS IS A CRISIS.... please please please prioritize this horrific nightmare
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Reaching new heights! Aiming high. I welcome you 50! And I hope for 50 more!
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Wow wow wow!!! @can_wcc thank you!!!! To @UWomensNetwork to all the women who pick themselves up to dust themselves off to start all over again!!! To all those who are here to lift others up
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Universal Womens Network™️
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Congratulations Monique Auffrey, 2020 Women of Inspiration™ Advocate and Catalyst for Change presented by @CanWcc ! To Monique, a Woman of Inspiration is not afraid to stand up for what she believes in especially when it is not the popular view. #WOI2020Raisethebar #SupportHER
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@alexsarian @JyotiGondek @yycARTS @CalgaryArtsDev @Glenbow @nmc_canada @ContemporaryYYC @TheatreCalgary @CalgaryPhil She also met with Indigenous Women’s Shelter leaders and non profit leaders! She’s hiding her cape! 🥰
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2 years
We lost our friend and hero today. RIP Alexa. Forever grateful to you. Alexa McDonough ❤️
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Today is my last day being 50…tomorrow I start saying I’m in my 50’s…. 🫢Time flies when you are having fun! #gratitude #lifeisagift #thislife not always easy but that’s part of the ride.
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This year’s birthday cake for my soon to be 20 year old (tomorrow) daughter is a pistachio coconut gâteau!
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@carter_AB @JeromyYYC @JyotiGondek And seeing him showing @kourtpenner the “stage” today at city hall was a real show of class... well done @JeromyYYC
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Thursday my daughter glided across a stage Summit Award in hand- more importantly her high school diploma thx 2 @CalgaryAcademy ’s incredible staff & administration. That night marked the 2 year anniversary of her dad’s suicide. There r no words 4 my gratitude. #ConnectTheDotsYYC
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Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay . On Father’s Day weekend 2019 I had to tell my daughter her dad had taken his life. Hardest thing I’ve ever done. The struggle continues. In the last couple of weeks I’ve learned of a friend’s husband & another family’s son. We need each other.
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1 year
I’m so very proud of my aunt Alice (Auffrey) Rachynski for being recognized with a Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee 🏅Medal!!! Go Alice! Pictured here with my friend and colleague @shoffmanAB Alice has been Executive Director of Aunts&Uncles @Large in #YEG for multiple decades!
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2 years
My daughter lost her dad to suicide on Father’s Day in 2019. She was 17. Her grandmother entrusted a family friend to send her his ashes. This friend decided to give them to others and dispose of them. How’s your day going? Masks, convoys, blah blah blah, politicians…Blah, blah
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2 years
I’m making new friends at work! ⁦ @YouthLinkYYC ⁩ ⁦ @CalgaryPolice
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1 year
Today I witnessed a member of @CalgaryPolice pull their car over in order to return a leather glove to a panhandler who had dropped it. #YYC let’s make this a year of 2023 #ActsofKindness
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3 years
Someone voted in her first election. She did her own research- yes to (mom) Monique 4 #Ward8 yes to @JyotiGondek and yes to #Fluoride #yycvote posting with her permission
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To all my fellow widows out there- almost 3 years after fact- I’m still struggling to find my footing. It’s not easy and it comes in waves..... this question; who EVEN am I?
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2 years
A memory of Wyles popped up on my phone. Sharing it with all of you. So handsome and always stylish in his purple shirt. ❤️
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Impossible not to LOVE #Halifax
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3 years
The moment I was presented with the @UWomensNetwork @UWomenNetwork National Woman of Inspiration Award 2020 in the category Advocate and Catalyst for Change- pure joy! Note the fancy footwear
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Possibly the best thing IVE EVER MADE!!! Mini Gruyère meat pies…
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3 years
I rarely regret taking the plunge! ⁦⁦ @TourismCalgary ⁩ ⁦ @TourismeAlberta
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When your kid grows up and goes to her first work Christmas party….❤️❤️
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3 years
Just received the most beautiful bouquet from a very dear friend who’s card reads she’s “Auffrey” proud to call me her friend..... can you spot the tear running down my cheek? #ward8 #forward8 #community = #family #liftherup = #LiftMeUp !
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I wanted a beam- so I got a beam!! My home reno projects bring me joy… thanks to awesome Tom who made this happen
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2 years
Congratulations @JanetEremenko for your nomination in @yycCurrieNDP @albertaNDP and to @BrianMalkinson for your positive campaign.
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3 years
I’m thinking this picture says it all @CalgaryAcademy #Classof2021
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3 years
Off to “headquarters”.... Im excited to see friends... are you excited?
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3 years
The person who inspires me most is my daughter. Her resilience is nothing short of astounding. Everything I work 2ward; safer community, better/easier access to mental health services, solid education & equity is for her and all our kids. #IWD2021 (picked up the prom dress today)
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I have some awesome things to announce soon! I cannot wait to share my story…. I ❤️ Social Work! #socialwork #whatsyourstory
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My favourite quote of all time! Thx @cindygallop
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3 years
Actually, thank YOU ⁦ @canadapostcorp ⁩ for this cheerful visual display.... sweet!
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2 years
Puppies visit us @YouthLinkYYC
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4 years
Thank you ⁦ @UnitedWayCgy ⁩ for the support 💕💕 37 chrome books arrived today so that children and youth ⁦ @Discovery_House ⁩ can continue their schooling on-line 🤗🤗
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3 years
Today would have been my 12 year anniversary. Marking the occasion with a rosé. Photo credit @designertweets
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4 years
I do mean to brag~ my 18 yr old made me this for dinner! @CalgaryAcademy @christinamacgi2
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My mom…. Photo credit goes to my bro Matt. Brings a tear to my eyes!
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4 years
Flowers on my first day from my friends @YYCNewcomers and the @caryacalgary staff!!! Can you imagine- my heart is full and I have a skip in my step. Thanks to all for your well wishes!! @womenshelter @LawDeanHolloway 🤗🌻
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Lost my dog today. Died in my arms. Dog with so much love his tongue was shaped like a heart. Bye Petit Mignon. See you at Point Pleasant Park!
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2 years
#Taquitothecat practices for his next performance…
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2 years
I’m ready to go serve pancakes! ⁦ @YouthLinkYYC ⁩ ⁦ @CalgaryPolice
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4 years
This is by far the most personal story I’ve shared as a survivor. To those who have shared their stories and to those who have yet to share them- Survivors of an International Buddhist Cult Share Their Stories | The Walrus
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2 years
This lemon curd coffee cake with coconut crumble topping is probably the best thing I’ve ever made!
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1 year
My girl turned 21 today and still gives her maman the best hugs! #birthdaylove
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3 years
Thank you @VisualHues @janetpliszka for capturing my #grad2021 and huge thanks to @CalgaryAcademy for getting us to the finish line!! off to #MountRoyalUniversity in the fall- I’m a very proud mom... #hardworkpaysoff
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@EmmaMayMMA like others posting before me- 👏🏼 applause thank you for using your voice to advance this beautiful province and this country #childcareisessential Safe Accessible Affordable Childcare is certainly one important way of making a significant difference for us all.
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2 years
Weird post alert… just saying the spirit world works in mysterious ways…. I was scrolling on LinkedIn this week researching something & found a post my late husband tagged me in in 2016 which I only saw for the first time this week! A very personal/romantic message indeed!
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gave a keynote recently & completely bombed😵‍💫started strong, got self conscious& completely lost the message.I felt so ashamed🫣told my mom the story- she burst out laughing! She said;that’s funny coming from u.She then said- you do not need to be perfect-I felt so 🥰. Thx mom 🤗
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2 years
Well Twitter friends that’s a wrap for time in NB! Feeling emotional having just said until next time to my parents and family members. It’s been a deeply emotional visit. The world is changing so fast & time doesn’t stand still for anyone. Precious time.
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@PeterMacKay all the best on Sunday
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Monique Auffrey
3 years
I’ve been asked why i’m running for city council #Ward8 #yyccc . The answer is simple; I’ve been advocating 4 people & communities my entire adult life. You could say it’s been my life’s work. Running non profits also means I’ve earned the trust to manage finances responsibly.
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6 years
Thank you to everyone @mcinnescooper and a very special thx 2 Hugh Wright @michellecawad Jack Graham and David MacDougall for organizing a beautiful celebration of life for Wylie yesterday.
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7 years
Honored to be speaking with @ShelKenn next month in Calgary
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7 years
@Youngblut we have both @RachelNotley in Alberta and @JustinTrudeau as Canadians. Good voice for the future of Canada
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There is nothing in it 4 whistleblowers other than a deep want 4 change. @AngelaWhitney16 has guts. This may be another watershed moment. There is an army of frontliners watching, listening and hoping for change. #YYCCC #Ibelieveyou #metoo #standwithAngela @CBCNews @MiraSorvino
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CityNews Calgary
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#UPDATE : Angela Whitney, the former Calgary police HR manager now being sued by the police chief, says he is the "ultimate bully" who is trying to intimidate a "victim of workplace violence."
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Just a dog and her piggy.
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And now these! After Eight shortbread!
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2 years
Whilst sitting at Brown’s Social Club on 16th Ave SW @17thavesw here in Calgary today learned of an active bomb threat in/near Shoppers/MountRoyal Block! Calgary Police Services had streets blocked, K-9 unit and ambulances. Thank you @CalgaryPolice for working to keep us all safe
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The world lost a great human 2 years ago today- a larger than life guy.... one of the greatest... lawyer, musician, teacher, neighbour, volunteer, friend, father, husband. Wylie Spicer, QC- forever in our hearts forever in mine ❤️
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I’m heartbroken by the news that my friend & hero Alexa McDonough has died. Her son Travis shared words Alexa lived by; Kindness is the most powerful source of renewable energy on the planet. It can be shared, used, and you never have to worry about it running out. RIP Alexa.
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I have told @LawDeanHolloway that I have dreamt of applying to law school once but whenever I hear @MelaneeLThomas speak I want to do a political science PHD! Cross appointments? Would be FAB!! What great minds we have access to at University of Calgary! Happy fall students!
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@DrJenGunter So happy my 21 yr old daughter and I were a part of the #yyc leg of your tour! #FuckthePatriarchy . I especially loved that she thanked me for taking her!
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Monique Auffrey
3 years
Want 2 hear SUPER cool/exciting news? Candidates running against each other can b civil, kind & respectful toward each other in the race! What’s more they can form friendships/collegial relationships. How’s that 4 a future focused on getting d job done! Happening in #ward8 #yyccc
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1 year
Just chillin’! Taking it easy.
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1 year
Perks of my new job. Sunrise over Calgary!
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2 years
Birthday was a success
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2 years
My 19 year old left the house tonight and said; “thank you for loving me”. She’s still my precious wonder after all these years. Picture taken on a bring your daughter to work day. I was managing @TheAlexCHC then. Circa 2013-2014.
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It’s been a year since this sensitively written article by ⁦ @matthewremski ⁩ was published in ⁦ @thewalrus ⁩- I’m one of the women “survivors” who spoke out- Survivors of an International Buddhist Cult Share Their Stories | The Walrus
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Being a social worker is important in my candidacy #Ward8 #YYCCC - I’m also an award winning CEO. Strategic planning, board governance, managing multi million dollar budgets without deficits & measuring impact/ outcomes is what I’ll do at city hall. Competent + compassionate
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Monique Auffrey
3 years
On this day 31 year ago I was a student ⁦ @smuhalifax ⁩ ⁦⁦ @SMUAlumniHfx ⁩. I’d just finished my first semester of my first year. It marked me and that’s why I do what I do today. Misogyny has no place in our society. Join us in #16DaysOfActivism #MontrealMassacre
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Let’s make sure we never forget the faces, the lives, the stories, the children we have lost to this horrific suffering. This beautiful soul was lost in March. We love you B and will keep fighting for you. Always. Stop the crisis #opioidcrisis #childhoodtrauma
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Lori Sigurdson
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The drug poisoning crisis in Alberta is real and it killed 118 people in August alone. Those deaths could’ve been prevented by evidence-based harm reduction policies. Its unthinkable that @MikeEllisUCP could laugh at such suffering. Shame on @UCPCaucus for allowing this. #AbLeg
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Happy birthday in heaven handsome Wylie. ❤️ #grief is love with no where to go.....
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My late husband Wylie Spicer wasn’t just a great lawyer & human, he was a damned good musician! Listened to Bob Dylan this am I burst into tears & realized that sometimes you need 2 B in a good place in order 4 your ❤️ 2 break open letting the tears flow... #JustLikeAWoman
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6 years
What an incredible week! I’ve had the opportunity to chat with @RachelNotley @KathleenGanley @SPhillipsAB @SANDRAYYCNW folks @UnitedWayCgy @dib_racha and attended @calgaryhomeless AGM! @Discovery_House is on the move! ❤️ my job and my team!
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2 years
I made a giant butter tart for Thanksgiving dessert… Maple Butter Tart Pie…
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2 years
Awesome day! #I ❤️SocialWork
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1 year
Good night y’all
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