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The Roots of We're Here For Ya Day
News Posted On Aug 20, 2021

The Roots of We're Here For Ya Day

The 9th Annual We're Here For Ya Day is almost here! We are set to help thousands of local children gain access to all the tools they need to feel confident going back to school in…

Give Back Attack! - The Most Expensive GBA Ever!
News Posted On Jul 11, 2021

Give Back Attack! - The Most Expensive GBA Ever!

It's finally here! After hinting at it over the course of Season 2, we are happy to announce that the most expensive Give Back Attack! is ready for your viewing pleasure! We were fortunate…

Edmonton's Newest Community Garden
News Posted On Jul 02, 2021

Edmonton's Newest Community Garden

On June 12th, 2021, Currents of Windermere held the grand opening of Edmonton's newest community garden in partnership with the Can Man Dan Foundation! As a foundation, one of our…

Ten Years of Being Can Man Dan
News Posted On Jun 21, 2021

Ten Years of Being Can Man Dan

From the desk of Dan Johnstone: On June 12, 2021, I had the great honour of celebrating ten years of being Can Man Dan! When I first started my activism work in June 2011, I had no…

North Central CO-OP's Gift of Fuel
News Posted On May 21, 2021

North Central CO-OP's Gift of Fuel

The Can Man Dan Foundation is incredibly grateful for the support North Central CO-OP has shown us since they first selected us for their Fuel Good Day event last year. To continue…

Give Back Attack! - Oodles (Noodles) of Fun
News Posted On May 16, 2021

Give Back Attack! - Oodles (Noodles) of Fun

Times have been tough lately (well, since early 2020) and we wanted to spread a little cheer. Our friends from Oodle Noodle felt the same way, so we teamed up to bring some smiles…

Give Back Attack! - Can't Stop the Bannock
News Posted On Apr 28, 2021

Give Back Attack! - Can't Stop the Bannock

We here at the Can Man Dan Foundation absolutely love to partner with small and local businesses in Alberta as we truly believe they help form the heart and soul of our communities.…

Give Back Attack! - Presents for Pets
News Posted On Apr 04, 2021

Give Back Attack! - Presents for Pets

  For Easter this year, we here at the Can Man Dan Foundation wanted to do something special for animals in need. We decided to highlight the great work of the Alberta Helping Animals…

Give Back Attack! Season 2 Debut
News Posted On Feb 20, 2021

Give Back Attack! Season 2 Debut

This past week had its ups and downs, especially weather-wise!   In Alberta, we experienced a brutal polar vortex that brought life-threatening temperatures of -45 to -50 degrees…

Goodbye 2020 - A Year End Review
News Posted On Jan 01, 2021

Goodbye 2020 - A Year End Review

2020 was a chaotic mess. It was a year of loss, stress, hardships, and it was truly unprecedented.   And it’s exactly why I couldn’t be more proud of the Can Man Dan Foundation…