Bow Valley Palliative

09/25/2025

At Bow Valley Palliative, we are committed to supporting individuals and families navigating dementia through education, compassionate programs, and community connection.

💚 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: www.bvpal.ca/programs
📖 Dive deeper into the findings from the Alzheimer Society of Canada’s Landmark Study: https://shorturl.at/7hc0U

09/22/2025

𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐳𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐫’𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲 (Sept 21) — a day to raise awareness, challenge stigma, and honor the strength of those living with dementia, and their carers.

At BVP, supporting dignity in care is at the heart of what we do. Our grief & support programs, volunteer connections, and care partners aim to ensure nobody faces dementia alone.

👉 For more on what Alzheimer’s is and how you can help, visit Alzheimer Society of Canada: https://alzheimer.ca/en/about-dementia/what-alzheimers-disease

👉 Learn about our programs and services here: https://www.bvpal.ca/programs

09/19/2025

𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? Whether or not you have a life-changing diagnosis, donation could apply to you. Find out more at 𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/gf/Page18846.aspx

09/17/2025

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐧—𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐱?
Most of us have a conversation we’re avoiding: a child coming out, a friend noticing early signs of dementia, a loved one nearing the end of life.
In this powerful episode of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭, host Andrew G Marshall speaks with Dr Kathryn Mannix—palliative care doctor and author of Listen: How to Find the Words for Tender Conversations—about how to be brave in the face of discomfort and why listening is the most powerful act of care.

🧡 A must-listen for anyone who supports others through grief, illness, or change.
🎧 Find it Here: https://www.podbean.com/pw/pbblog-rpaf3-96e916

09/14/2025

🌿 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 | 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 🌿

Each month, we’ll share highlights, updates, and what’s ahead as we continue building a space that offers 24/7 palliative and hospice care, grief and bereavement support, caregiver wellness programs, and more—all rooted in compassion and community.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡’𝐬 𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭: A look at the full spectrum of services our Centre will offer 💛

👉 Learn more about the Centre: www.bvpal.ca/centre
📬 Subscribe to our newsletter for ongoing updates and behind-the-scenes progress.

09/10/2025

September 10th marks World Su***de Prevention Day — a day to come together, raise awareness, and stand in support of those impacted by su***de.

Canadian Association for Su***de Prevention - CASP is marking this day by hosting a free and live, virtual event entitled, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞, featuring guest speakers Elder 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐚𝐲 𝐃𝐮𝐏𝐫é
Learn More Here:
🔗 https://su***deprevention.ca/events/world-su***de-prevention-day/

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09/09/2025

Join our inspiring Bow Valley community member and BVP volunteer Valerie with 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐟𝐞 Canmore — a warm, welcoming space to talk about death, dying, and everything in between.

Reserve your spot here: https://rb.gy/r7u74g

09/08/2025

𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐑𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐲 – A donation-based offering for those seeking a deeper, ritual-based space to honour grief.
📅 September 14 | Earth Spirit Ranch

Hosted by local grief practitioners including 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫
📩 Register via: lisamarieforestwalker@gmail.com

09/08/2025

On this 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬’ 𝐃𝐚𝐲, we pause to reflect on the incredible impact grandparents make in our families and communities. Their wisdom, care, and stories continue to shape generations, leaving a legacy of love and resilience.

At Bow Valley Palliative, we celebrate life at every stage — supporting individuals, families, and caregivers to live fully, connect deeply, and create lasting memories together.
Let’s honour the strength of those who came before us and cherish the moments we share today. ❤️

09/05/2025

𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔!

Sponsors, Patrons, In-Kind Donors & Participants.

Over $100,000 was raised at our 7th annual Golf for Hospice tournament supporting palliative and grief care throughout the Bow Valley!

Save the Date for the 8th Annual Golf for Hospice Tournament August 20th, 2026!

09/05/2025

𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐚𝐭 𝐁𝐨𝐰 𝐕𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞!

August brought such momentum—including our most successful 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐞, raising $𝟏𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎, and exciting progress on the Centre project (land and architectural plans are nearly complete!).

Stay informed, stay inspired—and be part of our journey.

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫, or explore the stories and updates at our Centre page: www.bvpal.ca/centre

Bow Valley Palliative September 2025 Newsletter

09/03/2025

𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠!

Good Grief: Nature Walking Through Grief and Loss runs Saturdays from Sept 13 to Oct 18 at Bow Valley Provincial Park. Slow down, connect, and reflect as you move through nature with others. 🌲🍂

📧 To register, email: maxine.bennett@gov.ab.ca
🧭 Details via: albertaparks.ca