Shriners

• New book launched for children with chronic illnesses

  'The Dream Machine' by Candace Amarante tells the story of a 16-year-old girl living with osteogenesis imperfecta who witnesses her sister fracturing her leg in a skiing accident.

  Canada

  Sep 27, 2023
  
• Calgary historical organization honours local Shriners

  The Chinook Country Historical Society (CCHS) is now recognizing the Al Azhar Shriners’ many decades of service.

  Features

  Sep 14, 2023
  
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• Canmore Canada Day parade turns away unregistered Shriners, band deemed ‘culturally appropriative’

  A Town of Canmore spokesperson confirmed the Al Azhar Oriental Band arrived unannounced ahead of Saturday’s parade and, despite their philanthropic endeavors, was refused entry.

  Canada

  Jul 5, 2023
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• 7 parade bikes stolen from Edmonton Shriners takes money away from children’s charity

  'There's just no replacing them. Some of the older bikes, it's going to cost probably $1,800 to $2,000 a bike to bring it up to roadworthy condition.'

  Crime

  Aug 18, 2022
• 95-year-old Frank Atchison wraps 260 km fundraising walk for sick kids in Regina

  After a two-month journey by foot of more than 260 kilometres, Frank Atchison completed his fundraising walk through central Saskatchewan in Regina on Tuesday afternoon.

  Features

  Jun 15, 2021
• Canadian seniors volunteer more time, money than any other age group: report

  New numbers show the charitable efforts of a particular demographic are making a big difference for the Canadian economy.

  Canada

  Jun 20, 2019
• Montreal pediatric centres team up to help children with musculoskeletal disorders

  Four pediatric centres in Montreal are combining resources to make it easier to treat children living with musculoskeletal disorders.

  Canada

  Jun 5, 2019
• Landmark $1 million expected to be raise for 32nd Shrine Bowl Canada

  The Concordia Stingers will face off against the Université Laval's Rouge et Or for the annual 32nd Shrine Bowl Canada.

  Health

  Sep 26, 2018
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• Freemasons mark 225 years in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu with celebration

  Freemasons from Dorchester Lodge #4 in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu are celebrating a major milestone Sunday.

  Canada

  Jul 15, 2018
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• EXCLUSIVE: Saskatchewan boy creates splint kit for fellow patients at Shriners Hospital for Children

  Carter Brown has created a splint kit with the Shriners Hospital for Children to help make fractures more bearable for children suffering from brittle bone disease.

  Canada

  Mar 7, 2018