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Programs
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Created
to benefit the community, Northlands Park has worked hard to forge partnerships with
various publicly minded volunteer organizations.
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Many service organizations are reliant on external funding for their
operations and programming. As a result, a lot of energy is spent on
fundraising activities that yield charitable donations which are highly
appreciated. Northlands Park’s capacity to assist in producing hundreds
of thousands of dollars in revenue for community organizations has been
a significant part of its community service work.
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Funds have been collaboratively generated through the sales of such
things as dream home raffle tickets at the annual Klondike Days
Exposition. Revenue generated through the Winning Tickets program has
then been directed towards the support of such vital community resources
as youth shelters, accessible housing initiatives, and school lunch
programs.
With strong support from rodeo stakeholders, the Edmonton Rodeo Cowboy’s Benevolent Fund was created by Northlands Park in 1989, to assist injured rodeo athletes and their families. By addressing this reality of the sport, Northlands has provided tangible support and gone beyond the role of event host for the Canadian Finals Rodeo (CFR).
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Rodeo Magic is another of Northlands' community service initiatives
associated with the CFR. The program offers children with disabilities a
specially-tailored bronco experience. Together with volunteers and
professional rodeo athletes, Northlands Park creates an opportunity for
some young people to actively participate in rodeo activities in a safe
environment.
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A
counterpart activity takes place as part of the summer fair. Monday
Morning Magic was created by the organization to cater specifically to
children with disabilities and their families. In partnership with
Conklin shows, young people and their families are invited to enjoy
Edmonton’s Klondike Days Exposition fun without the large crowds. The morning before the fair opens its doors to
the public, these special guests are the first to ride the midway
attractions.
Throughout its history, Northlands Park has initiated community service contributions with the help of its volunteers and partners. By creating fundraising events for service organizations and providing specialized activities for children, it continues to realize its vision of healthy and thriving communities.
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