Alberta Girl Guides is a provincial council within the National organization of Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada. The area covered includes Alberta, Yukon, and the Northwest Territories.
Girl Guides of Canada - Alberta Council is subdivided into 11 different Areas. The following is a list of Areas within Alberta that have websites (there are five more areas; however they do not have websites at this time). Click on each image below to visit the Area websites!
I am very excited to be the 22nd Provincial Commissioner for ANY Council and look forward to meeting and working with so many amazing girls and women and to see all the wonderful things you will do. Prior to being the Provincial Commissioner, I was the ANY Council Girl Engagement Coordinator and International Adviser and really enjoy the international aspect of Global Guiding and WAGGGS and am currently a member of the Olave Baden Powell Society
I have been a member of Girl Guides for the past 36 years and went through as a girl member. I am currently a Sparks and Ember Guider and love to see the enthusiasm the girls have for Guiding. I am a trainer and enjoy meeting so many Guiders across ANY Council with this role. Outside of Guiding, I work as a rural family doctor and enjoy being able to work with a wide variety of people.
Outside of Guiding, I work as a rural family doctor and enjoy being able to work with a wide variety of people.
Kathy Dion first became involved in Girl Guides when her oldest daughter started Sparks. She has filled various roles in guiding as Unit Leader, Treasurer, District Commissioner, Deputy Area Commissioner and has also participated in an International Trip.
Kathy began guiding in Calgary Area but she now Guides in Tamarac Area, since moving to Val Quentin in 2020. Kathy brings 25 years of Girl Guides of Canada Volunteer experience as well having worked for a variety of non-profits. Her passion for children and youth is clear as she continues to volunteer with local Girl Guide units and works for Lac Ste Anne County’s Out of School Care Program in Onoway. Kathy also brings strong leadership, team building and problem-solving skills to the provincial team. Kathy is looking forward to continuing to support girls and leaders in Guiding in her current role as Deputy Provincial Commissioner.
Tara Nielsen is thrilled to take on the role of Deputy Provincial Commissioner 2, with a strong focus on supporting operations while planning to "Lend a Hand" wherever needed to ensure Guiding members are fully supported. She is passionate about connecting with adult and girl members, striving to enhance the experiences of all members in ANY Council.
Tara places great importance on decreasing the administrative burden for frontline Guiders, understanding that simplifying processes allows them to focus on delivering the best experiences for the girls. She aims to be approachable, always willing to listen, offer support, and problem-solve to ensure everyone in the Guiding community feels heard and empowered.
With over 30 years in Guiding as a 3rd generation Girl Guide, Tara can’t imagine her life without it and is deeply grateful for the opportunities and relationships it has brought her. Her prior roles include Unit Guider, District Commissioner, Area Secretary, Deputy Area Commissioner, and Parkland Area Commissioner.
Outside of Guiding, Tara is a Registered Nurse working as a manager with Transition Services for Alberta Health Services. A proud hockey and marching band mom, she enjoys camping, reading, knitting, and drinking all forms of caffeinated beverages.