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NLC News
Connecting Scouters across the Northern Lights Council
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| WELCOME TO A REVAMPED NLC NEWS | | |
Your NLC Leadership Team is excited to deliver a streamlined, feature-filled newsletter designed for our amazing volunteers across Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
Inside each edition, you’ll find essential NLC updates, key deadlines, practical resources, and relevant articles. Thank you for your incredible dedication to empowering local youth!
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- Useful Right Now
- Scouting Essentials on YouTube
- [Article] Saying Thanks That Sticks
- [Article] Connecting Vision to Local Action: Scouts Canada’s Strategic Direction
- What's Coming Up
- Confirmed
- Pending
- Shout Out!
- Help Needed
| If you like the new format or have constructive feedback on improvements, please email Corey Wren (corey.wren@scouts.ca), NLC Communications Support Scoouter. |
| Quick wins, urgent updates, and key resources. "Useful Right Now" delivers the tools and deadlines you need to know about today. | | | |
Scouting Essentials on YouTube
Are you a new Scouter finding your footing on the Canadian Path? Or a mid- to long-term Scouter who wants a refresher before heading into the new Scouting year?
Scouting Essentials provides the tools to run excellent weekly meetings, camps, and more. Uncover engaging routines that help you and your youth create exceptional programming. It's designed to support Scouters in their Program Delivery and Section Scouter roles by utilizing the Scouting Method, reviewing important Canadian Path concepts, and connecting theory with practice.
This 1.5-hour webinar reinforces Scouting Fundamentals training by covering topics such as:
- Navigating Online Resources
- Creating a Code of Conduct
- How to Set Up for Success (Scouters and youth)
- Structuring Meetings
- Making Planning Fun
- The Patrol System
- Running a Youth-Led Program and More!
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[Article] Saying Thanks That Sticks | |
Great Scouting adventures don’t happen by accident—they’re powered by dedicated Scouters and youth who go above and beyond. Taking a moment to recognize their hard work keeps our community strong and energized.
Whether you want to present a formal award or send a quick thank-you, Scouts Canada provides clear reference guides to help:
A meaningful thank-you only takes a few minutes, but its impact lasts all season. Whom will you recognize today?
| | [Article] Connecting Vision to Local Action: Scouts Canada’s Strategic Direction | | |
Scouts Canada’s Bringing Communities Together strategic plan sets a clear path forward—placing young people at the centre, easing the administrative burden on volunteers, and expanding Scouting’s impact across local communities.
This national vision directly shapes day-to-day Group operations:
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Youth-Led Leadership: Empowers Section Leadership Teams to drive program planning (Plan-Do-Review), while Scouters mentor rather than manage.
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Volunteer-Centric Support: Streamlines local administration, onboarding, and logistics so Section Scouters can focus energy on delivering safe, high-quality outdoor adventures.
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Community Connection & Inclusion: Welcomes more youth and families across Alberta and the Northwest Territories by reducing barriers and creating accessible, welcoming entry points for all.
Want to learn more? Explore the full breakdown of our goals and roadmap on the Scouts Canada Strategic Plan Hub.
When local Groups deliver strong, youth-led programs supported by streamlined operations, national goals become local reality.
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NLC Range Training
August 23 and 24, 2026
9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Scoutland Camp (map)
Cost for each course is $20,
The current plan is to conduct two courses on Saturday, August 22, 2026 (archery and tomahawk) and one on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Each course is a one-day affair,
We normally require a minimum of 6 participants in a course to make it worthwhile to conduct.
If you are interested, contact Ray Dunn (redunn46@gmail.com)
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Edmonton Elks Scouts Night and Sleepover
September 26, 2026
Starting at 6:00 P.M.
Commonwealth Stadium (map)
The Edmonton Elks Scouts Night and Sleepover is an all-section event that is also open to family members.
Stay tuned for more details!
If you have any questions, contact Norm Kerr (norm.kerr@scouts.ca)
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NLC Range Training
October 3 and 4, 2026
9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Chickakoo Scoutland Camp (map)
The cost for each course is $20,
The plan is to offer two courses on Saturday, October 3, 2026 (pelletry and tomahawk), and archery on Sunday, October 4, 2026.
Each course is a one-day affair,
We normally require a minimum of 6 participants in a course to make it worthwhile to conduct.
If you are interested, contact Ray Dunn (redunn46@gmail.com)
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PENDING
Events listed in this section are in the planning stages, but do not have a confirmed date and time.
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Oilers Scout Night
Target: November/December 2026
Oilers Scout Night brings local Scouts and their families to Rogers Place for an Edmonton Oilers NHL game, offering discounted tickets, a limited-edition event patch, and special in-game recognition.
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Oil Kings Scout Night and Sleepover
Target: March 2027
An annual event hosted at Rogers Place, featuring an Edmonton Oil Kings game, where thousands of local Scouts and families gather for a full evening of hockey, exclusive post-game activities, an event patch, and an optional overnight sleepover inside the arena.
| | PLANNING AND REGISTERING AN EVENT | | |
Are you planning a special camp, rally, or multi-group adventure? The Scouts Canada Event Management Playbook maps out your event's lifecycle, from the initial idea through post-event review, to ensure every experience is safe, youth-led, and manageable. Before diving into logistics, start at the Idea Stage by following the Event Assessment & Approval Procedure.
It is important to secure early sign-off from the Council Key 3 for low-risk events, or National Leadership for medium- and high-risk events.
If you need help navigating the procedure and documentation, or to notify us of a missing event on the confirmed or pending lists, email nlc-events@scouts.ca.
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This section highlights the amazing volunteers and youth who go above and beyond to make Scouting incredible across Central and Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories.
Send "Shout Outs!" for future newsletters to nlc-ck3@scouts.ca.
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A Heartfelt Thank You to Tonille Mallette!
We want to extend a massive Thank You and fond farewell to Tonille Mallette as she transitions out of her roles with the Northern Lights Council!
Tonille has been a dedicated advocate for youth-led adventure and a driving force across NLC in various roles over her ten-year tenure. From serving as a vital contact on the NLC Events Team—helping coordinate memorable gatherings like the Edmonton Elks and Oil Kings Scout Nights and Sleepovers—to championing STEM programming for our youth, her impact has been felt by Scouters and youth alike across Alberta and the NWT.
Her commitment to supporting volunteers, elevating program quality, and building community has left a lasting mark on our Council. We wish Tonille the absolute best in her next chapter—she will be deeply missed!
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Looking for Discord Moderators
We are exploring a new digital community space on Discord to connect NLC Scouters, and we need a few passionate volunteers to help build and moderate it! This new space will augment platforms like Facebook and email.
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The Goal: Create a safe, welcoming, and productive online space for NLC Scouters to collaborate, share resources, and discuss event planning.
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The Role: Moderate text channels, enforce community guidelines, welcome new members, and foster positive, supportive conversations.
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Who We're Looking For: Scouters with a knack for community building and digital engagement (familiarity with Discord is a plus!).
Interested in helping moderate or launch this server? Email nlc-ck3@scouts.ca to join the team and shape our online Scouter community!
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Looking for Event Leadership for NLC Ski & Snowboard Night
We are exploring an exciting Council-wide winter event: renting out Snow Valley for an exclusive evening of skiing, snowboarding, and beginner lessons for Scouts of all sections!
To bring this snowy adventure to life, we need volunteer leadership to step up.
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The Goal: Deliver a memorable, Council-wide winter sports night bringing youth and Scouters together on the ski hill.
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The Role: Serve as a Co-Scouter in Charge (Co-SIC), partnering with fellow volunteers to lead event planning, coordinate registration, and oversee safety and logistics.
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Who We're Looking For: Scouters who love outdoor adventures and want to collaborate on bringing a large-scale event to life.
If you love winter sports and want to help build a memorable night for youth, please email
nlc-ck3@scouts.ca to express your interest!
| | Connect with your Council Key 3 | | The Council Key 3 is an equal leadership partnership that collaboratively guides strategic direction, supports local volunteers, and drives safe, high-quality Scouting across NLC. | | | | |
