News & Publications
Interrupting the cycle of abuse through education & advocacy, informed by True North’s fundamental values of connection, compassion, courage, integrity, and empowerment.
Publications
Finding trusted, evidence-based & trauma-informed resources is fundamental when learning about healthy relationships and how to advocate for yourself! The team at True North has worked together to create this growing body of research to support you, your family, and our community.
“What does ‘affordable housing’ really mean for Strathmore?” Courtney Helfrich, Strathmore Times
“Teen Dating Violence,” Amanda Vanderlaan, True North Society
July 23, 2025
February 2025
In-the-News
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January 12, 2024
December 06, 2023
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November 27, 2023
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February, 2022
“Affordable housing project in Strathmore” Strathmore Times
“Strathmore non-profit receives $3.5M for affordable housing initiative” StrathmoreNow
“True North Society to raise funds for programming to help domestic violence survivors” StrathmoreNow
“ACWS releases annual domestic abuse data” Strathmore Times
“True North seeing an influx in calls for help” StrathmoreNow
“ACWS Data Release 2023: Report Reveals Ten Year Highs for Domestic Violence Indicators in Alberta” ACWS
“Wheatland Crisis Society rebrands as True North” Strathmore Times
“The Wheatland Crsisis Society rebrands to True North” Strathmore Now
Our report to the community demonstrates how we are achieving our mission and vision of serving survivors of violence. Read on for True North’s yearly impact, goals, successes, and plans that are shaping the lives impacted by domestic and family violence.
Past Reports:
Strategic Plan
The 2022-27 Strategic Plan was guided by a number of key principles and factors. At the base of all of the work and deliberations undertaken by the Board and Leadership of True North is the Mission, Vision and Values of the organization.
Organizational News
Report to the Community 2024-2025
Thank you to all who attended this year's Annual General Meeting & Program Showcase!It was...
Wheatland Crisis Society Rebrands!
Welcome True North Society! As you may have heard, the Wheatland Crisis Society rebranded to...
True North Welcomes Executive Director!
Executive Director of True North The True North Society bids farewell to Executive Director Linda...
Past News
Report to the Community 2023-2024
Thank you all who attended True North's 2023-2024 Annual General Meeting on June 26, 2024, and helped to celebrate...
True North and Siksika Nation sign MOU
True North signs Memorandum of Understanding with Siksika NationTuesday, July 25, 2023, True North and Siksika...
True North wins Purple Ribbon Award!
True North wins Purple Ribbon Award!True North Society wins Purple Ribbon Award in the field of Outstanding Local...
Love A Shelter Campaign
February 2024, True North and the Alberta Council of Women's Shelters (ACWS) participated in the Love a Shelter...
Purple Ribbon
November is Family Violence Awareness Month. During this time, True North participates in the Purple Ribbon...