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Calgary Status of Women Action Committee
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The Calgary Status of Women Action Committee (CSWAC) was established in 1974 after a survey conducted by concerned individuals in the Local Council of Women, the Status of Women Committee, and the Secretary of State Department indicated the need for a permanent coordinating office in Calgary to alleviate fragmentation of the activities of local women's groups. With a general aim of educating the general public with respect to the status of women, CSWAC amassed a library of publications, newspaper clippings and other resource material accessible to the public and focused attention on many specific issues of concern to women of Calgary and Alberta such as day care, maternity leave, matrimonial property, media advocacy, violence against women and equal pay for work of equal value. These concerns were expressed through the preparation of papers and reports, and the sponsoring of educational conferences, workshops, public meetings and speakers. CSWAC also published and funded the monthly Calgary Women's Newspaper, 1975-1980. With changing times, the group struggled to maintain its membership, focus and funding after the 1990s and folded around 2004.

Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter
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The Calgary Women's Emergency Shelter opened in Calgary, Alberta in 1972 under the name "Oasis" as a service providing temporary accommodation for women and families in crisis situations. A board of directors was formed and the shelter was established as a permanent service due to the positive response. The name was changed to CWES. The shelter provides temporary shelter and food, counselling and referral to other supportive social agencies. Concerns of the shelter have been fund raising in order to provide free services, and expand facilities.

Calgary Women's Network
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The Calgary Women's Network was formed in Calgary, Alberta by the Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) in September 1980 because of interest shown by local women in having a group where career women could meet socially. It was a voluntary organization dedicated to encouraging women to develop and direct their lives to their unique potential, and to develop business and social relationships with other women. The Network believed in the right of all women to social, economic and political equality, and was committed to improving the status of women. The society was wound up in 2005. For further information see Calgary Women's Network, 1980 to 1995: Fifteen Years of History / Fiona Law and Lucette Simpson. - Calgary: the Network, 1995.

Calgary Yacht Club
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The Calgary Yacht Club was founded in Calgary, Alberta and incorporated as a society in 1934. A.B. Himmelman was the first commodore. The objects of the club are to encourage proficiency in the handling of all types of boats, and to arrange competitions. Its first clubhouse was built on the northeast end of Chestermere Lake, but was moved to the east shore of the lake in 1951. In 1976 a new two-storey clubhouse was built.

Camrose United Church
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The first Methodist services in Camrose, Alberta (originally called Sparling) were held in 1904 and a church built in 1905. The first minister was Rev. Thomas Philps who was at that time Superintendent of Missions. A Sunday school committee was formed in 1908. Presbyterian services were first held in Camrose in 1905 and a church built in 1906. The first minister was Rev. A.W. Collins. Beginning in 1914 summer services were often jointly held by the Presbyterian and Methodist churches. In 1925 the churches' parent organizations agreed to unite, and the Camrose congregations officially merged. It was decided that the two congregations would dispose of their properties and build a new church. The first United Church minister was Rev. T.A. Symington, and the first Sunday school superintendent was Mr. C.G. Corneille. Services were held in the new church basement in 1925, and the opening was in 1926. The basic unit of the new church is the Pastoral Charge (or congregation) which has an official board and smaller units such as the Board of Trustees, Christian Education Committee, and Stewardship Committee. For further information see Saddlebags to Stained Glass : The History of Camrose United Church and its Founding Congregations / John Robert Stanley Hambly. -- Camrose : Camrose United Church, 1975.

Canada Club of Calgary
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The Canada Club of Calgary, briefly called the Sunset Club, was formed in Calgary, Alberta in 1941 as a women's charitable and patriotic association. Mrs. R.H. Horne was the club's first president. Its motto was "service for the comfort of the disabled, sick, aged and needy in the community". The club folded in 1958 due to declining membership and its final assets were given to the Big Sister Association and the Providence Creche.

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Canadian Diesel Engineering Schools operated in Calgary, Alberta from 1936 to 1938. Allan H. Green was the manager, and Octave J. Gaboury was the chief instructor. Its headquarters were in the Travellers Building at 517-1st Street SE. The school offered a home study course on diesel engines, followed by practical training classes in Calgary.