Learning Never Stops

In Kitscoty, one of the residents who is active in participating in the Active, Creative, Engaged Community Initiative has commented several times on how he views the ACE Initiative. Ed Korchinski remarked "In terms of ACE, it is not just belonging to an organization, it is having experienced teachers, you can say, and two years of college we have to go to and are learning other skills we didn’t have. We get a graduation cap once our two years is done; no different than college- and need to take what you’ve learned and action it.”

When Ed spoke about two years of "college" he was referring to the two year partnership that communities have with ACE. Through the two year partnership various supports are provided, including a coach. Ed has taken this partnership and re-worked it to reflect how learning never stops for himself or a community. He continued his discussion and added "It is more meaningful belonging to the organization of ACE and helps us to be more dedicated. My vision of belonging to ACE is to pass on what we’ve learned.” Indeed, community leadership and community development focuses on inviting others and sharing the strengths, successes, and stories. And, Ed, along with other community leaders in Kitscoty, definitely demonstrate this important part of sharing and inviting.