Seniors celebrated provincially despite gov cutting supports

Across the province seniors are being recognized. For the 40th year, Alberta Seniors’ Week is honouring the contributions seniors make to their communities. Originating in 1986, Strathcona County could be considered the birth place of this week of recognition, thanks to the grassroots efforts of Alice Modin. In 1985, Modin, a member of Sherwood Oaks Senior Citizens Association lobbied Strathcona County Council to officially declare Seniors’ Day in the county. Just one year later, th