We offer a variety of programs to all residents of the MD of Foothills from birth to preschool, school-age to adult, families and seniors. Programs are provided at little or no cost to the learner, family or community agency. Our focus is on building the essential skills needed to lead a successful life in family, work and community. We also provide provincial training in the Building Blocks In Home Program and in Tech Talk. Check out the program tabs on our website or call the office at 403.652.5090 for more information. Some of our programs include: Building Blocks – Family in-home sessions for healthy learning ideas for children and adults. The focus is providing information and strategies to parents. Groups in partnership with other community agencies - Parenting sessions that support early language development in infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Dog Tales and Dog Tales and Beyond – This program pairs children struggling to enjoy reading and a dog who is trained to listen to them read. It runs in select libraries and schools within the MD of Foothills #31. One on One Volunteer Learning support to adults with basic literacy and numeracy concerns Basic Computers GED Readiness Course English as a Second Language for families and adults Essential skills and workplace literacy training Literacy audit for agencies and business