The Edmonton chapter of the CPRS hosts professional development and other events approximately 12 times a year. Below are event notices and event recaps from some of our sessions. If there are no upcoming events please be sure to check back soon for new listings.
Do you hate networking, but still need a good network? You’re not alone. Join us as Nadine Riopel demonstrates how and why you need to build social capital in this interactive session. Nadine believes that relationships and connections are the […]
DESCRIPTION Meet your CPRS Edmonton 2017/18 Board and catch up with colleagues as you take in the beautiful city skyline on the breathtaking rooftop terrace of Manulife Place. Enjoy a variety of delectable hors d’oeuvres and a selection of beverages […]
The CPRS Edmonton Nominating Committee (president, vice president and past president) met periodically in 2016/17 and conducted private discussions with our volunteer board members and other members to determine their interest in continuing with the board or joining the board, […]
Join us to hear the impact of the Canadian Patient Safety Institute`s national campaign on reducing patient harm. Over 31,000 Canadians die every year because of harm in healthcare. To combat this, the Canadian Patient Safety Institute engaged healthcare providers […]
On April 21, 2017, we hosted a PD session with Diane Bégin, vice-president of social marketing & brand communications for ruckus digital, and Jordan Redshaw, recovery task force communications manager for the regional municipality of wood buffalo. Diane and Jordan […]
The 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire—a fire larger than Prince Edward Island—was deemed by the Insurance Bureau of Canada as the largest insured disaster in Canadian history, at an estimated cost of $4.9 billion CDN. Over 90,000 residents were evacuated and […]
It’s time to share some news about CPRS Edmonton’s March professional development session. In case you’ve missed it, we are partnering with iMEDIA to present keynote speakers Adam Rozenhart from DDB Canada and Jennifer Hollett from Twitter Canada at the […]
On February 24, 2017 Sharon MacLean, a veteran communications strategist and experienced business woman, spoke at our PD session. She shared her views on media’s broken business models, social selling and the possible future of newsrooms and corporate brands as […]
On January 20, 2017, we hosted a PD session with Lloyd Lewis, President of TodayVille and past vice president and general manager of CTV Edmonton and CTV Two Alberta. Lloyd’s presentation included an explanation on how Todayville, a new digital platform, works by meeting […]
Join us on Thursday, December 15 from 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. The Chvrch Of John at 10260 103 Street, Edmonton Mingle and Jingle ticket includes: One heavenly spirit (drink) Shareable holiday appetizers–a delicious revelation Door Prize Entry (with donation to Edmonton Food Bank) In […]