In this episode, Economic Development Officer Jerry Pratt sits down with Kevin Gagne, President of Rocky Mountain House Rod and Gun Club, to discuss the club’s feature as being Canada’s longest public rifle range (1612m) plus other ranges and 3D archery. They also highlight some of the club’s activities and role in the community. The discussion highlighted the club’s commitment to promoting safe and responsible firearms use, recreational shooting, and outdoor conservation. To learn more, visit

Part 2 of our Special Report continues with one of CEDF's own clients, the CEO and founder of Divine Strategic Solutions. This consulting firm partners with nonprofits, municipalities, and mission-driven organizations to strengthen leadership, improve operations, and build long-term sustainability. Our guest has lots of advice to offer for nonprofits regarding practical alternate funding sources, so if you have anything to do with a nonprofit, listen in!

Check out the first of a two-part For the People Special Report celebrating National Nonprofit Day by focusing on how nonprofits are diversifying their funding. We called on the VP and CFO at Connecticut's Community Economic Development Fund (CEDF) to explain how her organization not only helps small businesses, but also nonprofits through affordable financing, targeted training, and one-on-one coaching.

This segment introduces a representative from APEX Community Care - a nonprofit working across several western Connecticut communities advocating for and providing services to people living with HIV/AIDS, mental health and substance use disorders. Find out how APEX is actively promoting education and prevention, while supporting clients' families and loved ones.

Hear from a childhood education expert from The Connecticut Project, which just released findings from the fourth CT RAPID Survey collaboration focusing on early literacy and early relational health. Learn how community members  are participating in daily reading and bonding with their young children, and the challenges some of them face.

August 3, 2026 Health, Recreation & Events Committee

August 3, 2026 Bids & Purchases Committee

For the People is catching up with cARTie - and it will be so much easier now that they've expanded from their rolling gallery and activity bus to their very own brick and mortar location in Westville Village. We'll hear about, and invite you to be part of the entire new line-up of activities cARTie will be offering, so stick around and check it out!

We're introducing a new community partner - the Rock the Walls Foundation. This nonprofit is creating one of the nation’s most comprehensive resource hubs for survivors of domestic abuse by uniting critical education, support, and healing in one safe, welcoming community — powered by music and advocacy.

For the People is sewing seeds of excitement as we help celebrate our state's 116th Plant Science Day. We'll chat with the Director of the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station to find out why this long-running free public activity is so popular, along with a few other important environmental and health related projects being conducted by Experiment Station scientists.

In this report, For the People is talking with a stuntman at @TrumbullBMX who is seeing a whole new world of opportunity for alternately abled, neurodivergent, and sight compromised young people, by introducing them to the world of BMX racing.

In this episode, Economic Development Officer Jerry Pratt sits down with Nichole, President of the Rocky Mountain House Agricultural Society, to discuss the Society's role in supporting agriculture and community programs. They also highlight this year's Open Farm Days, taking place on August 15 and 16, and share what residents and visitors can expect from participating farms and agricultural experiences throughout Clearwater County.To learn more about the Rocky Ag Society, visit

As stats involving gun suicides escalates to disturbing new heights, we are re-engaging around the subject of mental health, crises, and suicide. Our guest from Mental Health Connecticut is ready to join our chorus of voices promoting hope and the fact that you are not alone. And we'll invite you to support suicide prevention at the 'Bear With Us Music Fest' - a very special musical event coming soon to Bethel.

Meet a rep from EnergizeCT, who called in to explain the organization's Community Energy Boost Grant, a new funding initiative designed to support communities in their efforts to promote cost-saving energy efficiency programs and solutions. Check it out and see if your home or business qualifies.

As far as AARP Connecticut is concerned, 13 is a really lucky number because it represents the number of community-building projects that will be funded by more than $100,000 in grants aiming to help residents of all ages, especially older adults, improve how they live, move, and stay connected in their neighborhoods. So, tune in and learn whether one or more of these projects are coming to your community!

Just when the City Plan looked set to sail through, Matthew Pennycook stepped in. Simon Gartshore sits down with Tom Sleigh, Chairman of the City of London Corporation's Planning & Transportation Committee, for his first in-depth interview on the Minister's late intervention, relations with Heritage bodies, and what it all means for investor confidence in the Square Mile.

July 6, 2026 Special Town Council Meeting

July 6, 2026 - Bids & Purchases Committee Meeting