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November 2024 – Meeting Minutes

MINUTES and Briefing Notes of Regular Meeting of PARKLAND AREA RETIRED TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION (PARTA) November 12, 2024 Statement of Welcome President, Iona Robertson, welcomed those in attendance and acknowledged meeting on Treaty 6 and 8 First Nations land.   Treasurer’s Report The Treasurer reported a bank balance of $2 204.08 at the beginning of September. […]

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October 2024 – Meeting Minutes

MINUTES and Briefing Notes of Regular Meeting of PARKLAND AREA RETIRED TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION (PARTA) October 8, 2024   Statement of Welcome President, Iona Robertson, welcomed those in attendance and acknowledged meeting on Treaty 6 and 8 First Nations’ land.   President’s Report: The President gave a brief report on the activities attended since our last […]

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PARTA Newsletter – September 2023

PARTA Newsletter – September 2023 President’s Message I am proud to lead our group for another two-year term and want to thank all the Executive and members for their support and encouragement at the June AGM. This newsletter serves as a reminder of our upcoming PARTA year and dates you may want to put in […]

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PARTA Newsletter – September, 2022

President’s Message So….. we have experienced our Summer 2022 as retirees and I welcome you back to what is, hopefully, a little more “normal” existence – whatever that is. My husband and I just returned from a group bus tour to Haida Gwaii for 11 days and then a short trip for a family birthday […]

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PARTA Newsletter – June, 2022

President’s Message   This will be the last newsletter until the fall.  It is hoped that we will be able to meet in person and resume our regular monthly meetings.  Please stay posted for information from our wonderful secretary, Judy Cruise. Iona Robertson – PARTA President, Ernest Clintberg – Benefit Plan Trust Chair and Ron […]

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PARTA Newsletter – May, 2022

President’s Message I just can’t believe it but, as I write this message to you, it is raining and snowing yet again as it was a month ago when I was compiling the April news.  However, the moisture is a Godsend and will be gratefully received. May seems to be a “rebirth” time for PARTA […]

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Information and Greetings for April, 2022

PARTA President’s Message As we follow the lead set by ARTA and continue our “No Contact” protocols, I bring you a hopeful message of “Spring to Come”.  Actually, it has been snowing most of the day while I compile this information but just now the sun is poking through the grey clouds – 5:25 PM!! […]

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Information and Greetings for February, 2022

In light of the continuing Covid situation, there will be no PARTA gatherings or activities in the foreseeable future. We continue to be available to you at the contacts above for any questions or concerns you have about anything related to your retirement situation. President’s Message Although we don’t have any activities/events planned, there are […]

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Information and Greetings for January, 2022

In light of the continuing Covid situation, PARTA will continue as it has. There will be no gatherings or activities in the foreseeable future. We continue to be available to you at the contacts above for any questions or concerns you have about anything related to your retirement situation. I send New Year’s greetings on […]

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Information and Season’s Greetings for December, 2021

Just can’t believe it is December already!!  However you celebrate this time of the year, this message comes to you all with the best of wishes for the season and the hope that you are blessed with peace and good health. As is always mentioned from month to month, PARTA will continue as it has […]

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Message from the PARTA President

Welcome to all visitors to the website of Parkland Area Retired Teachers Association. Until the COVID -19 restrictions are lifted PARTA has suspended all meetings and gatherings. Message from Iona Robertson, President of PARTA: Hello PARTA members, Although there are still some ARTA activities for committee and board members, your executive continues to think that […]

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ARTA News About Self-Administration

ARTA’s page on Self-Administration Self-Administration Frequently Asked Questions

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Suspension of PARTA meetings

PARTA Members: We are trusting that this message finds you all well and carrying on as best you can in this difficult, odd time. On behalf of the PARTA Executive Members, I am announcing that the PARTA meetings, until further notice, are suspended. The meeting dates are April 7, May 5 and June 2 (AGM). […]

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November 2019 News

The HARTA November Luncheon Wednesday, November 20 at 11:00 AM St. David’s United Church 4614 48 St Leduc There will be a workshop on making Christmas Cards after lunch. Needed supplies will be provided at a cost of $3.00/card. Lunch: Sandwiches, soup, vegetable and fruit plates, desserts. Potluck, a local singing group, will lead a […]

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PARTA Meeting Dates for 2019-2020

Tuesday, October 1, 2019, Tuesday, November 5, 2019, Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Tuesday, January 7, 2020, Tuesday, February 4, 2020, Tuesday, March 3, 2020, Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Tuesday, May 5, 2020, Tuesday, June 2, 2020 (AGM)

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