Events

Community engagement is fundamental to the services and programming at True North, and we are so grateful to connect with our community again!

Attending an event is a great way to show your True North support and have a little fun while doing it. Subscribe to our mailing list to stay informed about True North events, initiatives, programs, and more. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram for updates.

We hope to see you soon!

Want to get even more involved? Consider volunteering or hosting an event with True North.

Our Upcoming Events

Community Events

by Amanda Vanderlaan | October 11, 2023 | Latest News, Upcoming Events | 0 Comments

Love A Shelter Campaign

by True North | January 16, 2024 | Past Events | 0 Comments

February 2024, True North and the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS) participated in the Love a Shelter Valentine's Day Awareness campaign to bring attention to the need for domestic violence shelters around Alberta. We invited the public to join the campaign...

2024 – 4th Annual Drag Show!

by True North | January 5, 2024 | Past Events | 0 Comments

We are so excited to announce the return of True North's annual, 18+ Drag Show! We enjoy bringing diversity and inclusion to Strathmore and look forward to this event EVERY YEAR! This event is so much fun and all the proceeds go towards supporting True North's...

Holiday Community Kindness

by True North | December 1, 2023 | Past Events | 0 Comments

A big thank you to Flip Flop Coffee Shop!! By donating a portion of their holiday drink sales to True North, Flip Flop and our community has raised $200.00 for True North's programs! These funds will be put towards our annual Christmas hamper which gives our clients...

True North announces new Executive Director!

by True North | October 13, 2023 | Past Events | 0 Comments

True North is excited to welcome Linda McLean to the True North team as our new Executive Director! In her more than 25 years of leading non-profit organizations, McLean has a demonstrated history in areas of social work, counselling, housing and emergency shelters....

Pride!

by Amanda Vanderlaan | September 5, 2023 | Past Events | 0 Comments

This September 3rd, True North was SO grateful to participate in 2023's Calgary Pride Parade! True North is PROUD to serve all individuals regardless of age, gender identity, or gender expression. We believe all individuals deserve to live free from violence. ...

Black & White 2023 Gala

by Amanda Vanderlaan | August 19, 2023 | Past Events | 0 Comments

True North (formally the Wheatland Crisis Society) invites you to participate in our 2023 Black & White Gala! The Gala is an exciting fundraising event celebrating our community. Guests are encouraged to dress formally in blacks and whites for an elegant evening...

Drive for a Difference 2023

by Amanda Vanderlaan | July 20, 2023 | Past Events | 0 Comments

It was with great excitement that True North’s announced the return of its Drive for a Difference Golf Tournament! This year marks True North's 30th year serving its community! Since its inception, True North has been dedicated to supporting individuals impacted by...

2023 3rd Annual Drag Show Was An Absolute SUCCESS!!!!

by wcs.comms@wcsab.ca | May 5, 2023 | Past Events | 0 Comments

A HUGE Thank You to our Sponsor Royal LePage Benchmark and everyone that attended our 3rd Annual Drag Show on March 24th.It was an action-packed night and we almost filled Strathmore Station We enjoy bringing diversity and inclusion to Strathmore and look forward to...

True North Wins SWCC Non-Profit of 2022

by wcs.comms@wcsab.ca | January 31, 2023 | Past Events | 0 Comments

Amazing. Astonishing. Astounding. Surprised. Bewildered. Stunned. Breathtaking. Incredible. Awesome. Jaw-Dropping..... None of these words are big enough to describe how we feel after The Strathmore Wheatland Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards. On Friday...

Drive For A Difference 2022

by wcs.comms@wcsab.ca | January 25, 2023 | Past Events | 0 Comments

“It’s not just about Golf. It’s about coming together as a community.”This past August, the Wheatland Crisis team geared up for our first annual Golf Tournament, Drive for a Difference, and the event was nothing short of a success!Thanks to our dedicated staff,...