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One Step Better: National Depression Screening Day

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Mental Health Pillar Partner: Cenovus

When and where

Date and time

October 9, 2025

11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Location

The Westin Calgary
320 4 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2P 2S6, Canada

Website:

https://membriticketing.azurewebsites.net/eventdetails?chamberid=dcb9d98d-4a5a-4ee1-b6cc-1cac22aff0e8&eventid=c067da61-f9b0-ef11-a72d-6045bd601348&lang=en

About

In recognition of National Depression Screening Day, join us for One Step Better: a heartfelt event focused on mental health, resilience and healing.

Our keynote speaker, Joelle Tomlinson of Global News Calgary, will share her deeply personal story. From the tragic loss of her brother to overdose, to the challenges she’s faced as a woman of colour in media and the impact of burnout in her family, Joelle will speak candidly about how these experiences have shaped her personal mental health. 

Joelle’s message of vulnerability and strength will offer a reminder that mental health affects us all, and that healing begins with honest conversation.

Following her keynote, Joelle will join Deborah Yedlin (Calgary Chamber) and Robbie Babins-Wagner (Calgary Counselling Centre) for a fireside chat exploring leadership, community and the path to wellness.

This event promises to be raw and resonant. Join us and explore how we can all take that one step better.

 

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Please contact sponsorships@calgary-chamber.papercrane.ca for more information.

Tickets

  • Members: $69
  • Non-member: $139
  • Member Table of 8: $552
  • Non-member Table of 8: $1,112

 

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Refund Policy

Registered event attendees may cancel their tickets:

  1. 72 hours in advance of an event for paid tickets. Please note: Refunds will be processed to the original form of payment and may take 5-10 business days to appear on your statement.
  2. 24 hours in advance of an event for member event credits. Please note: Membership credits will be refunded directly back into your membership account within 24 hours.

Keynote speaker

Joelle Tomlinson

Global News

Joelle Tomlinson is a journalist, emcee, and speaker known for her warmth, authenticity, and ability to connect with audiences. Over the past 15 years, she’s built a trusted voice in Western Canada – from reporting in Saskatoon to anchoring CTV Morning Live Calgary and now co-hosting and forecasting on Global News. 

As one of the youngest Black female anchors in Canadian morning television history, Joelle has broken barriers while amplifying underrepresented voices. She’s spoken on stages across North America, bringing clarity and purpose to panels, conferences, and live events with audiences in the tens of thousands. 

Joelle shares her own story with honesty – growing up in open adoption, navigating grief after losing her brother to the opioid crisis, and finding resilience through running, nature, and community. Whether behind a news desk or on stage, she believes real connection can spark lasting change. 

Robbie Babins-Wagner

CEO | Calgary Counselling Centre

Robbie is the CEO of Calgary Counselling Centre and an Adjunct Professor & Sessional Instructor, Faculty of Social Work, UCalgary. She has over 3 decades experience as a nonprofit leader, therapist, and trainer. Her interests include Mental Health, Outcome Based Care and Social Finance. She is the author/co-author of more than 22 scientific articles and book chapters. Her Awards include the Queen Elizabeth 11 Platinum Jubilee Medal (Alberta, (2022), the Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, True Leadership Award for Mental Health and Addictions; University of Calgary Alumni Achievement Award; 2017 Grant MacEwan Lifetime Achievement Award; and the 2018 Sessional Instructor Teaching Award from the University of Calgary.   

Deborah Yedlin

President & CEO | Calgary Chamber

Deborah Yedlin joined the Calgary Chamber of Commerce in July, 2021 with a background that includes experience on Wall Street and Bay Street, and more than two decades as a business columnist for various media outlets, commenting on the nexus of business and politics since 1996.

Since moving to Calgary in 1992, Yedlin has been very active in the Calgary community – as a board member on a number of not-for-profit organizations including serving as the co-chair of the 2016 United Way Campaign. Yedlin served as the 14th Chancellor of the University of Calgary and is currently one of three co-chairs of the $250 million Calgary Cancer Centre fundraising campaign.

A first-generation Canadian, born and raised in Edmonton, Deborah is a graduate of the University of Alberta and Queen’s University. She also completed her ICD.D designation through the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.

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