Looking for a great way to put words into action? Why not consider giving to the newly established Indigenous PR Student Scholarship Fund launched by the CPRS Foundation. “Now more than ever we need Indigenous people’s voices in our industries, […]
Megan Braithwaite, a freelance communicator for the past five years, shares her experience finding clients through network recommendations, volunteerism, service trades, soft pitching and cold calls and emails. She describes the customer service model she uses to build strong, long-term […]
Thank you to our speakers for sharing their insights on October 14 about starting your own communications business. They shared many valuable insights for communicators looking to start their own business. Megan Braithwaite is a freelance communicator who shared her […]
Against the uncertain backdrop to which we’re growing accustomed is the nagging worry that despite best efforts, something beyond our own control will throw our job and career a curveball. My husband’s lifelong baseball passion comes to mind when I […]
Heather MahSeptember 30, 2020 This month’s member profile is no stranger to the spotlight. A familiar face on CBC Edmonton, former meteorologist Stephanie Barsby Boisvert made the transition to a communications career in 2015 where she continues to use her […]
Retired PR practitioners can maintain their connection to CPRS with a retiree membership at a significantly reduced rate. This special category allows you to maintain the perks of being a CPRS member (please note: retiree memberships do not have voting […]
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Don Labelle in late August with you. Don was one of the founders of CPRS Edmonton and served as president of the Society on three occasions. Gordon Eckert, CPRS […]
It is with deep respect and commitment that we mark the passing of Don Labelle, one of the founders of CPRS Edmonton. His 50-year legacy of contribution to the association is one our board strives to honour in our volunteer […]
The COVID-19 pandemic is changing the way we do things including mixers. As the province gradually reopens, we’re finding many people have different comfort levels when it comes to getting together in person. This is where your input is needed. We […]
On June 30, CPRS National hosted a coffee chat with blogger and Humber BPR student, Arefeh Ghane. She is passionate about social justice and will be building on her blog post, Generation PR, in which she discusses the various responses to […]