Welcome to the Southern Alberta Branch of the National Association of Federal Retirees.
For those new to our organization, we currently have ten members on the board of directors who meet once a month (excluding July and August) to discuss administrative/advocacy issues and to plan initiatives that are focused on protecting and enhancing the wants and needs of our members. Our branch has an office in the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre, located at 1904 - 13 Ave N, which is staffed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the months of September to June between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. by board members who are happy to respond to any questions or queries you might have and provide assistance. 2023/24 Branch Board of Directors are listed in attached file. We can also be contacted by email at nafr18@shaw.ca.or by telephone at (403) 328-0801.
Our members meeting was held on Oct. 22, 2024 at the Country Kitchen on Mayor Magrath Dr. S. Guest speaker was David Carpenter, CA on the topic our CPP and the APP, he provided us with great information regarding this proposed changes. Our annual meeting will be held in April 2025, date and place to be announced.
Our annual recruiting BBQ, in honor of Public Service Week,will be held on Saturday, June 14. 2025 at the Elks Compound in the River Bottom. This is a great opportunity to meet your fellow Association members and obtain information on the National Association of Federal Retirees. Mark the date and we look forward to seeing you there. If you know of any members or non members who currently work for the federal government (DND, RCMP, Government) or recent retirees, please extend an invitation to attend our BBQ. There is no charge to members or potential new members.
We continue to advocate for members and non members regarding our pensions, benefits, health care, and senior issues.
An invitation to anyone interested in joining our association or joining the board, please let us know. We can be reached at (403) 328-0801 or email nafr18@shaw.ca or please feel free to drop in for a chat at our office located within the Nord-Bridge Senior Centre, 1904 – 13 Ave. N on Tuesday or Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thanks for checking out our site.
Sincerely,
Maria Fitzpatrick
Interm President