On what seemed like a normal day in February 2022, Oleksandr (Alex) Melnyk’s mother woke him up at seven in the morning with terrifying news — the war had begun.
Melnyk turned on his computer and saw the images and news...
By the time this article goes to print our team should have finished working on the Kerby Centre Charity Classic — and we should be well on our way to planning our next event: the Seniors Expo.The Expo is a...
This week I did an interview with the Business Editor at the Canadian Press, about the impact of inflation on seniors. Here at Veiner and Kerby Centre, we are very concerned about how inflation is affecting seniors of all income...
As I get older I find myself enjoying flowers more than ever before. I’ve always had a penchant for peonies, but now I even enjoy the first tulips that start popping up in the spring, why is it I’ve never...
Our 2nd Annual Kerby Centre Charity Classic Golf Tournament is fast approaching and we’re really thrilled with all aspects of its planning.
When we locked down back in 2020, our team started to grapple with the financial challenges that came with...
They say a photo is a thousand words; but are there enough words out there to truly depict the hardships and trauma associated with being a survivor of elder abuse?
The Kerby Centre runs a shelter for those fleeing elder abuse:...
Alberta Seniors’ week takes place between June 6 to 12 this year and we’re ready to celebrate it in a variety of ways.
Seniors’ Week has been recognized since 1986 to celebrate and recognize the contributions seniors make to enhance the...
Kerby Centre is excited to announce that Gordon Nott of Medicine Hat has officially joined its board of directors
Nott’s brings with him not only a wealth of experience in volunteering, non-profit work and seniors advocacy but also a local perspective...
Let’s be frank: 90 per cent of the mail one receives is pretty boring stuff.
It’s bills, invoices, random political flyers or business coupons. But whenever you receive an actual, addressed letter with words from a friend, it’s something to treasure.
With...
It is tax time at Kerby Centre: each year our Tax Volunteers help seniors aged 55+ or AISH recipients prepare their taxes.
We do this for seniors who have a low annual income. Last year our volunteers completed 3838 tax returns...
