Spotlight

Shining a spotlight on ARTA members and their communities.

SWARTA Recognizes Volunteer of the Year

SWARTA Recognizes Volunteer of the Year

May 1, 2025

SWARTA names Craig Whitehead Volunteer of the Year for his decades of service in sports, education, and ARTA, including organizing the 2023 ARTA Golf Tournament.

CARTA’s 2024 Distinguished Volunteers

CARTA’s 2024 Distinguished Volunteers

May 1, 2025

Meet Margaret Roome and Lyle Meeres, lifelong volunteers and dedicated CARTA members whose efforts have enriched communities and preserved CARTA’s legacy.

National Poetry Month - ARTA Writing Contest Past Poetry Winners

National Poetry Month - ARTA Writing Contest Past Poetry Winners

March 26, 2025

April is National Poetry Month! ARTA is celebrating by showcasing past winners of our poetry contest. Enjoy these heartfelt, inspiring works from our talented members. Feeling inspired? Submit your entry for the 2025 ARTA Writing Contest today!

SWARTA, New Life Members

SWARTA, New Life Members

December 16, 2024

Meet SWARTA’s new lifetime members! Discover their inspiring teaching careers, retirement passions, and contributions to their communities.

The Quiet Part

The Quiet Part

September 26, 2024

Explore Sandra Lamouche's powerful reflection on breaking the silence of Canada's residential school history and advancing Truth and Reconciliation.

MHADRTA Honours Julia Bruins-Jacober with a Life Membership

MHADRTA Honours Julia Bruins-Jacober with a Life Membership

September 10, 2024

Medicine Hat and District Retired Teachers' Association (MHADRTA) honors Julia Bruins-Jacober with a Life Membership for her decades of dedication, community service, and remarkable contributions across Alberta.

Replacing a Well-Aged Laptop

Replacing a Well-Aged Laptop

December 15, 2023

Should ARTA members replace their laptops? Advice on signs of replacement, backups, retiring old devices, and selecting a new laptop within budget and needs.

Jock in the Kitchen: Recipe for Disaster or Success?

Jock in the Kitchen: Recipe for Disaster or Success?

December 14, 2023

Discover Jock Mackenzie's cooking journey from novice to enthusiast, embracing challenges, recipes, and teamwork in the kitchen.

Between the Lines: Celebrating Storied Lives

Between the Lines: Celebrating Storied Lives

September 12, 2023

Discover inspiring stories of aging gracefully through art. Mary Whale's project celebrates older adults, dispelling ageism and showcasing their incredible lives.

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