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.
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… Read More
Hunting for Healing
In 1995, Kacey Yellowbird’s grandfather left him with some advice. “Before he passed… Read More
Queerflex: Safe, affirming, accessible
What started with borrowed fitness equipment in the back of a car has now… Read More
Leading by Example
In 2019, Mayor Kathie Wight received Communities ChooseWell’s Community Wellness Leadership Award for her… Read More
Planting healthy patterns
On a summer day in Fort McKay, children and youth gather around cedar garden… 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… Read More
Partnering for rural recreation
In central Alberta, residents aren’t surprised by long, frigid winters. But that doesn’t mean it’s… Read More
Community-driven decisions
In Chipewyan Prairie First Nation, new and expecting mothers are being offered the chance… Read More
In Camrose, they play well together
When given the opportunity to replace an old playground, many municipalities might opt for… Read More
Lacombe’s 3 Ps
The success of any initiative is that the momentum builds and takes over. … Read More