Community Stories
Communities ChooseWell Champions continue to inspire us with actions they take to improve healthy eating or active living in their communities. Browse through the award-winning community stories for motivation and idea-sparking initiatives to help you lead the way in your community.
Grassroots group grows support in Strathmore
A dietician. A marathoner. A trisport advocate. A community activist. Back in 2007, these four… Read More
Redefining normal: Strathcona County works to bring back healthy habits
In Strathcona County, municipal staff are finding small but significant ways to encourage residents towards… Read More
“It gives you hope”: Siksika Nation empowers youth
Every August, young people from Treaty 7 territory gather for the annual Run as One… Read More
Farmers’ markets, report cards and Nerf Wars: Sexsmith earns the Overall Healthy Community Award
It’s a Tuesday evening in June, and residents of Sexsmith are gathered in the local… Read More
Hunting for Healing
In 1995, Kacey Yellowbird’s grandfather left him with some advice. “Before he passed away, my… Read More
Queerflex: Safe, affirming, accessible
What started with borrowed fitness equipment in the back of a car has now grown… Read More
Leading by Example
In 2019, Mayor Kathie Wight received Communities ChooseWell’s Community Wellness Leadership Award for her work… Read More
Planting healthy patterns
On a summer day in Fort McKay, children and youth gather around cedar garden beds,… Read More
Committed citizens drive change in Fort Macleod
To create long-term change, it takes a village. Or in, Fort Macleod’s case, a town. Read More
Partnering for rural recreation
In central Alberta, residents aren’t surprised by long, frigid winters. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy… Read More