Girl Guides of Canada, Alberta Council

10/03/2026

Check out where you can get your girl guide cookies.

🍪 Cookies + crafts = a pretty great way to spend your weekend.

On October 3, Girl Guides will be selling cookies at participating Michaels stores across Canada! Michaels will also have a free craft station that anyone can enjoy.

Find a participating location near you and come say hi! 👋

Your cookie purchase can help girls build skills, confidence, friendships and leadership.

08/04/2026

More information can be found on our Events Calendar: https://www.girlguides.ca/WEB/AB/Program/AB/Areas/Calgary_Area_Events.aspx

Paddle Canada's Intermediate Tandem Lake Canoe course is recognized as the minimum requirement to take GGC youth canoeing on near-shore, calm waterway with no current. This is a foundational course for other Paddle Canada courses, and requires some basic knowledge of canoeing. It is a two-day course under the direction of a Paddle Canada Instructor, at Calgary Area's Westover Lake Camp.

Canoes and safety equipment are on site. This is a wilderness, walk-in camp site with minimal facilities. Dress for the weather including full rain gear. 🛶

When: Saturday, August 15, 2026 & Sunday, August 16, 2026
Time: 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Daily
Where: Camp Westover Lake
Who: Rangers & Adult Guiders
Cost: $175.00 including tax per person (don’t forget Calgary Area and most Districts have a training reimbursement, so don’t let the cost discourage you from signing up!)

Prerequisite: Paddle Canada - Intro. Tandem Lake Canoe Course or equivalent skills.

Additional Details:
- Day trip Saturday & Sunday.
- Overnight Camping may be available with a minimum number of 4 campers.
- Please pack a nut-free lunch, snacks, and water.

Please direct your questions to Susan at:
[email protected]

07/29/2026

Leah is from St. Paul in Woodsmoke Area Girl Guides what a star! Amazing to see the adventures of our own.

☀️Meet the Volunteer Team for Summer 2026 ☀️

Meet Leah, our Guest Services Volunteer from Canada.

Leah is a fourth-generation Girl Guide, having joined Girl Guides Canada at the age of five. In her free time, she enjoys reading fantasy novels, baking brownies, browsing thrift stores, and ballroom dancing.

During her time volunteering at Our Chalet, Leah is especially looking forward to meeting and working with Guides from around the world, and learning first-hand about Guiding in other countries.

07/29/2026

Getting certified isn't just fun for the youth members! You also get have fun. If you think you want to get the youth out on the water here's your chance.

🚨 Registration has been Extended! 🚨

🛶 Ready to take your canoeing skills to the next level?

Don't miss your chance to earn Paddle Canada's Intermediate Tandem Lake Canoe certification—the minimum qualification required to take GGC youth canoeing on calm, near-shore waterways with no current.

✅ Build your confidence on the water
✅ Learn from a certified Paddle Canada Instructor
✅ Gain skills you'll use for future paddling courses
✅ Help create more outdoor adventure opportunities for girls and youth!

📅 August 15 & 16, 2026
📍 Camp Westover Lake
👥 Adult Members (Guiding & Scouting)
💲 $175 (tax included)

💡 Don't let the cost stop you! Calgary Area and many Districts offer training reimbursement to help offset registration fees.

Prerequisite: Intro Tandem Lake Canoe or equivalent skills. Unsure if you qualify? Email Susan and ask!

🥪 Pack a nut-free lunch, snacks, and water.
🏕️ Optional overnight camping may be available if there is enough interest.

🎯 Already have your Intro certification? Tag a Guiding friend who should join you!

👉 Register now before August 13, 2026:
https://girlguides.doubleknot.com/event/intermediate-tandem-lake-canoe-course-2026/3142606

📣 Questions? Contact Susan at [email protected]

You'll also find the registration link in our Area Highlights, LinkTree, and Events Calendar.



Girl Guides of Canada, Alberta Council Edmonton Area - Girl Guides of Canada Girl Guides of Canada - Cypress Hills Area - Public Page

07/26/2026

Congratulations ladies! Awesome job!

06/01/2026

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06/01/2026

Congratulations to Judy, a long-time dedicated Guiding member!

Last, but certainly not least, especially if you know our final award winner. As we close out our Citizen of the Year Spotlight, we want to take a moment to recognize our Mayor's Distinguished Award winner.

The epitome of what it means to be a Laker. Her contributions to our community have left, and will continue to leave, positive impacts for many years to come.

This year's Mayor's Distinguished Award winner - Judy Scanland.

Read more: https://tinyurl.com/5bpe7kxt

06/01/2026

New Guiding-themed colouring greeting cards!🎨

Our provincial Marketing & Communications team is so proud to launch these colouring card designs. Give them a try for your unit or for recruitment tabling!

For recruitment tabling events, print the card files, and invite youth to the table to colour one in. Encourage the child to give the card to a special adult in their life, to promote adult recruitment. Each card file has a QR code on the reverse that leads to the Girl Guides website.

The files are available on the ANY Council website, under Membership, under Support.
https://www.girlguides.ca/web/AB/Volunteers/Membership/AB/ABMembership.aspx?hkey=dc7df15d-3d94-416f-a30e-45f500504ecf

A HUGE shout out to Ada, one of our ANY Youth Forum members, for creating the card designs! 🌟

Want to learn more about Girl Guides? Visit www.girlguides.ca

05/17/2026

We are all smiles, because out-of-province preliminary registration for DAWN 2027 is now open!🌅

This exciting inter-provincial Girl Guides camp will take place in Newfoundland in August 2027. What an awesome opportunity!🛶

Register your unit here: https://girlguides.doubleknot.com/event/dawn-2027-out-of-province-patrols-preliminary-registration/3144140

Questions? Contact: [email protected] or [email protected]

05/15/2026

Don't miss out - Try Hockey event in Edmonton on May 30, 2026!🏒

Hockey Alberta is excited to partner with Girl Guides to offer a Try Hockey Session at the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation Downtown Arena.

This event is designed to introduce participants to the game of hockey in a fun, safe, and supportive environment, no experience needed!

If equipment is needed, equipment will be provided through Sports Central. To ensure proper fit, please refer to the Hockey Player Remote Outfitting Package for measurement instructions for our best efforts to provide excellent fit for every child. Download equipment form to have when sizing.

This event is suited for Girl Guide members ages 5-15.

*Please note that a minimum number of participants is required for the session to run.

Register here: https://forms.monday.com/forms/703dcc159f6699b425d0c7e7aee2574a?r=use1&fbclid=PAT01DUARzcI1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA81NjcwNjczNDMzNTI0MjcAAadDut7GvuQRHnmO4gkoFNSvUxhthTHZrGid1G-UfCCfrO5f-qg51ieQuvvcmA_aem_705-utgKIMyWgtC8N5bjiQ