by cfsea | Aug 17, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Every so often, our Foundation is the recipient of an extremely generous bequest that is a true game changer for charities in Southeastern Alberta. The story of John and Mata Rinke began on June 30, 1942 when they eloped and began their new life together on a farm...
by cfsea | Aug 17, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Jane and Sandy (John) MacKay moved from Saskatoon in 1969 with their two sons, Bruce and Doug, so Sandy could begin his ophthalmology practice in Medicine Hat. Jane was the practice’s business manager and accountant, and they made a great team. Jane and Sandy have...
by cfsea | Aug 9, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta has received several generous bequests over the past 30 years. Milta and Donald Hawthorne’s gift was no exception. Together, they gifted over $600,000 to the Community Foundation through their estate in 2004. At the...
by cfsea | Aug 3, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Danny Koch was a genuine, sentimental, hard-working, accepting man who had a soft spot for young kids, his children and grandchildren included. He left a positive impression everywhere he went. Heather and Danny met on their first day of Grade 1 at St. Mary’s School...