HOGGIN ALBERTA VETERAN RANCH-
ANNOUNCEMENT
Over a decade ago, a group of like-minded people dedicated their time to volunteer to arrange
meet ups/events, provide and enjoy camaraderie. In a very short time, the group became known
as “Hoggin Alberta”, led by Ray McKay. The meet ups became more frequent, and it was at the
evening gatherings around the campfire that the subject of helping others was discussed.
Soon the topic of conversation was Veterans, active serving personnel of the armed forces, first
responders and their families. It was discussed what help they may need and how the help could
be provided. It was unanimously decided that they would focus on providing support ranging
from basic life essentials such as food, clothing, help with utility bills etc.
The Hoggin Alberta following grew exponentially, which enabled them to expand their ability to
provide individuals, or accompanied by their families to enjoy some simple rest and recuperation
in nature (camping, fishing etc.) at the original Hoggin Alberta Ranch and subsequently, Hoggin
Alberta Veterans Ranch in collaboration with a Calgary based charity.
Much to everyone’s surprise the collaboration ended in March 2023, resulting in the demise of
the Hoggin Alberta Veterans Ranch. Rather than dwell on the time, money invested and the way
the separation was initiated! A group of the Hoggin Alberta members chose to take opportunity
this sour experience and chose to use learned in 2023, to rethink, regroup, and evolve.
In order to ensure 2023 is not repeated, we have applied for Nonprofit Incorporation. I am
pleased to announce in partnership with The Rendez-Vous de l'Espoir we have 161 Acres to create
a Hoggin Alberta Veterans Ranch.
The Hoggin Alberta Veterans Ranch will operate be established on the principles of:
Transparency, Shared Values, Integrity and Commitment.
Just as the Phoenix rose from the ashes,
Hoggin Alberta is ready to move forward and continue to provide support to
Veterans, active serving personnel of the armed forces, first responders and
their families
Healing throught nature
Le Rendez-Vous de l'Espoir is 10 mini-homes, 10 single-family homes and a service center in the heart of the boreal forest. Our visitors have access to a range of relaxing activities in the middle of nature.
A private hiking and hebertism circuit.
Lake for fishing.
VTT and snowmobile rides.
Large lots and mini-homes available for our patients.
Presently looking for land of 160 acres in Mauricie, Québec.
Medical services offered
Le Rendez-Vous de l'Espoir is first and foremost a center for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and physical trauma in Canadian military veterans as well as all public service veterans.
Letter of support
Healing through nature!
Medical services offered
Le Rendez-Vous de l'Espoir is first and foremost a center for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder and physical trauma in Canadian military veterans as well as all public service veterans.
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Doctors and nurses on site to meet your needs.
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Physiotherapy is a health science whose role is to allow you to regain the maximum of your physical capacities so that you can carry out your daily activities, accomplish a job, practice a leisure activity or a sport, and this, according to your condition and your recovery potential. It thus promotes your autonomy while allowing you to remain active in your personal and social life.
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Massage therapy (therapeutic massage) is a set of complementary manual techniques based on a holistic conception of the person and framed by educational intervention processes. The discipline aims to assess the soft tissues (e.g. skin, muscles) and joints of the body (e.g. tendons, ligaments, joint capsules) in order to treat and prevent injuries, pain or other physical dysfunctions that may occur in an individual. It also aims to promote health.
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Psychologists, psychiatrists and social workers accompany you in private sessions or discussion groups.
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Ergotherapy is a health discipline that promotes the health and well-being of individuals and communities through their occupations. It supports people in achieving what they want or need to do, by intervening in the components of the individual, the activity or the physical or social environment
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Horticultural therapy (horticultural therapy) is a psychotherapy that focuses on the mental and physical health benefits of gardening. The American Horticultural Therapy Association defines horticultural therapy as the engagement of an individual or group in gardening and plant-based activities, facilitated by a trained therapist, to achieve specific therapeutic goals.
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Orthotherapy is an amalgam of a wide variety of therapeutic manual techniques, mainly from physiotherapy and massage therapy. Orthotherapy intervenes mainly on the muscular and articular systems and aims at the proper functioning of the musculoskeletal system. In fact, the prefix ortho- means "straight" or "correct "1, which expresses the idea of correcting the posture at the basis of orthotherapy
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zootherapy (or animal-assisted therapy1) refers to a set of non-conventional therapeutic methods that use the proximity of a domestic animal or pet to a human suffering from mental, physical or social disorders to reduce stress or the consequences of medical treatment or post-operative problems. Several studies tend to confirm the beneficial effects of the presence of animals on different populations of all ages and on various disorders