Calgary Today WO Apr 6th - Apr 10th: COVID Co-operation + Dear Nugget

Hello and welcome to another episode of the weekly Calgary Today podcast! Alberta has been toughing it through a month dominated by COVID-19, with Calgary seeing the worst of the province's sickness and death rates. Nonetheless Calgary remains YYC strong and Joe, as always, brings a daily boost of good news to your radio. Whether it's Green Shield Canada's EVP for individual, public sector and mental health Joe Blomeley, taking our host through the new online mental health program that they've developed which may save lives during the pandemic. Joe discussing with Second Harvest Food Rescue CEO Lori Nikkel the value of a $4.5 million commitment to community groups to help feed Canadians.  Alberta Ghostbusters' Dustin Milne coming on the show to explain how a bunch of prop makers and prop enthusiasts came together to start fabricating PPE.(Personal Protective Equipment) Inspired Go Co-Founder Derek Rucki explaining how his downtown job of delivering office workers healthy meals has turned into a venture for those who may be a little better off to pay-it-forward. Owner of Cedargrip Sonny Naim telling Joe how the inspiring messages of Alberta's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw have resonated and turned into some nifty threads with the proceeds going to a good cause. Or how an everyday Calgarian, is trying to lighten the lives of the senior citizens who have been left alone in long term care facilities simply by bringing back the notion of pen pals. Joe manages to always brighten our days with a cup of good news. And if all of that doesn't manage to warm you up this Easter weekend, Joe ends the show with a letter sent to his future McFarland-to-be-named.  Thank you for listening to the Calgary Today podcast. We here at 770 CHQR hope you stay safe and as healthy and possible, especially during a time when, as Joe would put it, we should all be gathering around the table with our loved ones for some good eats.  Remember social distancing is what will save us, no matter how difficult it may be.