Peace River Regional District

The Wellness Coalition Celebrates National Breastfeeding Month By Showcasing Local Moms And Providing Free Support Groups

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Monday, August 1, 2022

African American women have the lowest rates of breastfeeding compared with other racial and ethnic groups, said Delia Hasberry, REACH program coordinator for The Wellness Coalition.

Key Points: 
  • African American women have the lowest rates of breastfeeding compared with other racial and ethnic groups, said Delia Hasberry, REACH program coordinator for The Wellness Coalition.
  • The Wellness Coalition provides resources and coordinates support groups to address breastfeeding disparities and to help normalize breastfeeding.
  • In honor of National Breastfeeding Month, TWC will also:
    Place life-size cutouts of local moms breastfeeding their babies in locations throughout the River Region.
  • Images of these moms will also be featured on local billboards, social media, and newspaper advertisements throughout the month of August.

OUTFRONT Celebrates Women's HERstory Month with its "Lifted Up" Campaign

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

OUTFRONT STUDIOS designed the "Lifted Up" campaign that includes each woman's name, career position and photo surrounded by illustrations of diverse women.

Key Points: 
  • OUTFRONT STUDIOS designed the "Lifted Up" campaign that includes each woman's name, career position and photo surrounded by illustrations of diverse women.
  • "As leaders, we have a responsibility to elevate those around us," said Jodi Senese, Chief Marketing Officer, OUTFRONT.
  • Our honorees in the 'Lifted Up' campaign represent that ideal, blazing their own trails while lighting the way for those who follow."
  • View the campaign on digital billboards and in transit hubs throughout the month of March.

Joe Johnson Elected President of the River Region Apartment Association

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

MONTGOMERY, Ala., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hunt Military Communities (HMC), the largest U.S. privatized military housing owner, is pleased to announce Joe Johnson has been elected president of the River Region Apartment Association which serves twenty-five counties in south-central Alabama.

Key Points: 
  • MONTGOMERY, Ala., Jan. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Hunt Military Communities (HMC), the largest U.S. privatized military housing owner, is pleased to announce Joe Johnson has been elected president of the River Region Apartment Association which serves twenty-five counties in south-central Alabama.
  • "I am humbled and honored to be serving the association as their 2022 president.
  • "Hunt Military Communities is proud of Joe's election to President of the River Region Apartment Association," noted Brian Stann, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hunt Military Communities.
  • The River Region Apartment Association serves as the voice of the multifamily industry providing education, leadership, and protection for apartment communities, owners, and vendors.

Cleanfarms Launches Pilot Project to Recycle Used Farm Plastics in B.C.’s Regional District of Fraser-Fort George

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

The three-year recycling pilot is being operated by Cleanfarms in partnership with the RDFFG at no cost to participating farmers.

Key Points: 
  • The three-year recycling pilot is being operated by Cleanfarms in partnership with the RDFFG at no cost to participating farmers.
  • We estimate farmers in the RDFFG generate about 460 tonnes of these agricultural plastics annually, said Cleanfarms Executive Director Barry Friesen.
  • This pilot will help local farmers to move those used materials off their farm properties when they are no longer wanted.
  • Recycling used farm plastics helps keep farms clean and tidy and contributes to sustainable use of natural resources in Canadas emerging circular economy.