Scouts Canada - Northern Lights Council

10/12/2026

A Thanksgiving Hello

As many of us gather this Thanksgiving weekend, I want to acknowledge that not everyone observes Thanksgiving, and this season can mean different things to different people. For some, it is a time of gratitude and celebration. For others, it may be a time for reflection on our shared history and the diverse experiences that shape our communities today.

This year, I am especially grateful for our volunteers' resilience. At a time when life feels busier, more complex, and more expensive, you continue to show up for young people. Through your dedication, creativity, and commitment, adventures keep happening, friendships are built, and youth get opportunities to grow and thrive.

Thank you for everything you do, both seen and unseen. Northern Lights Council is stronger because of you.

Wishing you a weekend of reflection, connection, and gratitude, however you choose to spend it.

Thank you for helping make the adventure happen.

Phi Phan
Council Commissioner, Northern Lights Council

10/06/2026

Hello everyone,

We're pleased to share the October 2026 NLC News with our friends who aren't currently on our mailing lists! This month’s issue covers updates on Volunteer Recognition, next steps for Wood Badge II, and a roundup of our fall events.

You can read the full issue here: https://conta.cc/4z0aAuM
(Note: The Oct 5th recognition deadline mentioned in the newsletter just passed, but there are still plenty of great updates inside!)

If you'd like to be added to our regular mailing list for future updates, please let us know. As always, you can email [email protected] if you have any questions or comments.

Yours in Scouting,

Phi Phan
Council Commissioner

10/01/2026

From the Scouts Canada Page: https://www.facebook.com/100064391215682/posts/2452463286910021/?

Please review the information, participate in consultation sessions and surveys. Share your perspectives!

💬 You spoke. We listened. Now we’re coming back to you.

In Spring 2025, volunteers and staff shared what they wanted to see from Scouts Canada’s approach to volunteer performance management. That feedback, operational experience, and trends, has helped shape a proposed new framework. Now, we want your perspective on what comes next.

Join us for Round 2 of the Volunteer Performance Management Consultation to learn about the proposed changes, including four new pathways for addressing volunteer support, conflict, role suitability and conduct concerns.

Most importantly, we want to hear from you:
💚 What’s working?
💬 What concerns you?
⚖️ Have we found the right balance between volunteer support, local responsibility, fairness and accountability?

Choose the session that works best for you:
Tuesday, October 6 | 7–8 p.m. ET
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Wednesday, October 7 | 8:30–9:30Wednesday, October 7 | 8:30–9:30 p.m. ET
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Thursday, October 8 | 12–1 p.m. ET
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Come ready to listen, ask questions and share your candid feedback. Your perspective will help shape what comes next.

09/27/2026

🏈 What a night at Edmonton Elks Scouts Night for Northern Lights Council Scouting Groups!

From an incredible turnout in the stands to an unforgettable sleepover under the lights at Commonwealth Stadium, it was an absolute blast celebrating Scouting with our community. The Elks winning in OT was the icing on the cake! A massive thank you to everyone who came out to cheer, camp, and make this event such a success!

We also want to give a special shout-out to our incredible organizers—thank you to Norm Kerr, Susan Tendler-Kerr, , and all the other hardworking NLC volunteers behind the scenes to bring this epic experience together.

Finally, thank you to the Edmonton Elks Football Club for being a great community partner.

09/04/2026

We're pleased to share the September 2026 NLC News with our friends who aren't on our mailing lists or part of other NLC communication channels, here: https://conta.cc/3UfgcSZ

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or comments.

Yours in Scouting,

Phi Phan
Council Commissioner

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08/23/2026

For our friends outside of NLC, you can review the August edition of our revised newsletter, NLC News, here: https://conta.cc/4qhrfqJ

Although we've been quiet on the public side of Facebook, our groups and Council Team are working hard to plan for the next few months. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions, are interested in supporting Council in a volunteer role, or have a suggestion.

Yours in Scouting,

Phi Phan
NLC Commissioner

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05/10/2026

Cubs from all around NLC had a fun time at the Bikeree on Saturday thanks to amazing volunteers from the Optimist Club!

Cubs who participated biked around 15 km… and had a blast! 🚲🚲🚲

05/03/2026

Yesterday was a wonderful Grizzly Den pitch day! Over the course of the afternoon, the Grizzlies got to hear about the epic plans of groups who applied for Grizzly Den funding and present cheques to the successful young adventurers!

The Grizzly Den is an excellent program enabling youth to go on bigger expeditions that may otherwise be limited by funding. Well done to the groups who showed up and special thanks to the Northern Lights Scout foundation!

04/08/2026

In addition to the volunteer opportunity posted last week, we're looking for a few additional roles for a renewed Council Leadership Team. This team will work collaboratively alongside the Council Key 3 to support and strengthen our Council.

We are currently seeking volunteers for the following roles:

- Event Support Scouter (Posted last week)
- Communication Support Scouter (primarily focused on our newsletter and tending our parts of our NLC social media presence)
- Two (2) Group Support Scouters

Together with the CK3, this core group of volunteers will bring their experience, skills, and energy to help strengthen NLC networks by building more regular and meaningful connections between groups and Council.

If you’re interested in contributing at the Council level—or know someone who might be a great fit—connect with us at [email protected] to receive the role profiles and consider applying or nominating a fellow Scouter.

🗓️ Please submit expressions of interest on or before April 20, 2026.

Thank you for helping us build a stronger, more connected NLC.