Fund helps individuals with disabilities access and enjoy natural spaces For parents, there are few things more terrifying than an unexpected call or knock on the door from police or
Making the Outdoors Inclusive
November 21, 2019
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One ‘average’ person’s not-so-average contribution
November 7, 2019
Like most seniors, Diana Bacon is on a fixed income, but thanks to frugal living, she always has money left at the end of the month — money she’s more
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Bright Futures Take Root in the Past
October 31, 2019
Alberta students have historically received lower marks in comparison to those in other provinces when it comes to understanding their province’s history and its people’s significant contributions to the history
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Honouring the Family Business
October 24, 2019
Founded in 1977, the Financial Services Group celebrated 40 successful years in business in 2017. With founders Gary and Myrna Kwasnecha moving into retirement, their son, Scott, decided to honour
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Vegreville’s Own Lorax
May 1, 2019
Kevin Stewart shows how small actions can evolve into greatness Small things make a difference, and if you need proof, consider how Kevin Stewart — a legally blind photo enthusiast
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Star Power
February 14, 2019
Astronomer Bill Hrudey doubled the size of a legacy fund with his gift Bill Hrudey constructed a life that was out of the ordinary — and a little bit out
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Caring about every Cara
January 2, 2019
Kathy King is an ordinary mom doing extraordinary work in honour of her daughter Even though Kathy King has been through life’s blackest moments, she still manages to find light
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A Tradition of Caring
November 13, 2018
Business leader Janet Riopel has created a fund that builds on a family tradition As President and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, Janet Riopel is the face of
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Modest Fund, Mighty Impact
November 1, 2018
With the Aboriginal Services Fund, two private individuals are helping people they care about deeply For Indigenous people from First Nations and rural communities, arriving in Edmonton presents unfamiliar challenges.