 | May and June are always busy months as we start to entertain thoughts of summer and how we can make the most of this time that’s all too short. Here at PCSBV, our new fundraising event, Pals 4 Palliative is in full swing, with people signing up to raise much needed funds doing the things they love to do. Don’t worry, it’s not too late for you to be a part of it. Go to www.pcsbv.ca register! The event runs through to June 15, so plenty of time to get out there with family and friends and help us continue to support our Bow Valley communities. We also have some great prizes, thanks to some very generous sponsors! And don’t forget to come and join us at our Celebration Event on June 22 from 10am-12noon at the Canmore Nordic Centre! This is a great opportunity for participants, donors, supporters, families and friends to celebrate the work that we do and the end of the event. It will also be an opportunity to peek at the plans for our new building, talk about how it will welcome our community, expanding the programs and support that we can offer. Mark your calendars!! | |
The Centre for
Palliative Care & Hospice |  | As we are learning, patience really is a virtue! Approval of the subdivision is inching closer every day but with this time, so comes growing costs, shortening windows to break ground, and urgency of growing demand in the community. We know that everyone is working hard to get this project moving forward and very much appreciate all their efforts.
The team at PCSBV, METAFOR and CANA all continue to work on finalizing plans and documentation, exploring ways to manage and contain costs both during the build and the facility operations when they are up and running.
Meanwhile work outside the project is examining the various sources of revenue that can create long-term sustainable operations. This includes expanding the ways that donors from the community can give, government funding and social enterprises that align with interests of the organization and can generate a new form of income.
| |  | From May 15 to June 15, Pals for Palliative fundraisers will be doing the activities they love while raising awareness and funds for the Palliative Care Society of the Bow Valley. Your Pals for Palliative adventure can be just you or you can make or join a team – family, friends, colleagues or neighbours – everyone counts! Do what you love...... the choice is yours! Don’t forget to share your stories and photos of what you decide using #Pals4Palliative and join our Pals for Palliative Facebook group HERE. All funds raised directly support local palliative care and grief support. Our Pals for Palliative celebration event is on June 22 from 10am-12noon at the Canmore Nordic Centre where you can enjoy good food, good company, awesome prizes, and SURPRISES! All are welcome! Whether a participant, donor, volunteer or just interested in joining in the fun! | |  | All members are encouraged to participate in the meeting and should ensure that their membership is up to date. You can renew your PCSBV membership for 2025-2026 HERE. | | Thank You Exshaw Legion |  | Dene (PCSBV Board Member) and Marilyn (PCSBV Director of Philanthropy) received a cheque from Linda and Kim from the Exshaw Legion and their members in May, 2025. | Our sincere thanks to the Exshaw Legion and their contribution to Pals for Palliative! Donations bring hope and endless possibility to the for those impacted by a life-changing illness, loss, and grief. Whether big or small, every donation makes an impact, and we couldn’t do this without supporters like the Exshaw Legion. Thank you for being part of something extraordinary and making a difference in the Bow Valley!
| | Check This Out!!!!
We’ve been working on something exciting, but you’ll have to wait until June 22nd to see!
|  | Trust us, you’ll want in on this! It’s bold, modern, and it’s going to freshen things up! As we move into our next chapter, it is important that our organization and its brand evolves to reflect where we are going next, while remaining true to our roots, and the people that have brought us this far.
Learn more at our celebration event about our fresh new look!
Date: June 22, 2025
Time: 10am-12noon
Location: Canmore Nordic Centre
At this event we enjoy refreshments, door prizes, and surprises! We will celebrate our fundraisers and compassionate care in the Bow Valley. Along with sharing more about our new look and hospice project updates. PCSBV’s new adventure is just around the corner. Join us on June 22 to learn all about it!
| | 2025 Change Makers Awards
| Congratulations to Lee Rinne, PCSBV's Dementia Care Team Lead for being nominated for the 2025 Community Champion YWCA Changemakers Awards!
Lee is a compassionate leader and tireless volunteer dedicated to building a more inclusive, dementia-friendly Bow Valley. As Dementia Care Team Lead with the Palliative Care Society, Lee trains and mentors others through deeply human, trauma-informed approaches. From adaptive sports to end-of-life care, her work uplifts dignity, challenges stigma, and centers connection across generations and abilities.Thank you Lee for all you do and congratulations on this recognition!
| | Exciting News! | |
Listen to: White Coat, Black Art - Palliative care isn't just for patients, it's for families. This 26-minute CBC radio segment featuring palliative care Doctor Sammy Winemaker explains what she does and how she advocates for loved ones and those facing life-changing illness.
Only 13% of Canadians are offered the palliative support, which Dr. Sammy Winemaker wants to change. The palliative home care physician introduces us to the family of patient Shelley McCarthy two years after her death at home from thyroid cancer. They say a palliative approach should be offered early and include everyone. Listen here: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-75-white-coat-black-art/clip/16123349-palliative-care-patients-families | |  | Caring in Action: A National Caregiving Strategy for Canada
The Canadian Center for Caregiving excellence has released a National Caregiving Strategy for Canada. Co-designed with thousands of caregivers, care providers, researchers and leaders across the aging, disability and healthcare communities across Canada, lays out bold recommendations for the federal government to transform caregiving systems, reduce financial and workplace burdens and establish caregiving as a cornerstone of Canada’s health and social policies.
The Strategy's Five Pillars:
1. Improving supports, programs and services for caregivers with recommendations for a refundable tax credit and caregiver allowance to ease financial strain.
2. Supporting caregivers in work and education with improved leave policies and benefits so that caregivers can take time off work and school when needed.
3. Strengthening support for care recipients through simplified disability benefits and medical tax credits for essentials like groceries and rent.
4. Building a sustainable paid care workforce with stronger protections and living wages for essential care workers.
5. Calling on the federal government to lead by example with a national commitment to solving this crisis now and for the future.
| | PCSBV supports are offered barrier-free, and at the present time this includes financially. Our range of programs and services are wholly dependent on the support of our community through donations, grants, and fundraising initiatives.
The demand for palliative and grief supports in the Bow Valley is increasing and your support is needed. Please consider donating today and help us to work with those in our community to live their best lives on their terms with comfort, dignity and excellence. |  | | Follow Us On Social! |
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