by cfsea | Sep 27, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Vital Signs is a periodic check-up that measures the vitality of the community – gathering data and sparking conversation about significant social and economic trends to tell the story of how the community is fairing in key quality-of-life areas. Vital Signs aims to...
by cfsea | Sep 22, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Michael Anctil is known as a community champion in Medicine Hat and area. Michael and his wife, Wanda, are the owners of Medicine Hat Monumental Company Ltd. He has volunteered with numerous organizations, including the Knights of Columbus, Camp McCoy Association,...
by cfsea | Sep 15, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Philanthropy means generosity in all its forms. It is often defined as giving gifts of “time, talent, and treasure” to help make life better for other people. Youth in Philanthropy (YiP) is designed to introduce motivated young people to philanthropy and local...
by cfsea | Sep 8, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Walt and Debbie Piper both grew up in the Brooks region where they first met in high school, and later reconnected through their careers. After marriage, they decided that Brooks was where they wanted to stay and raise their two wonderful sons. Since then, the Piper...
by cfsea | Sep 2, 2022 | 30 Stories, News
Michelle MacLean was first introduced to the Community Foundation in Spring of 2018 when research began in the rural areas to explore the need for Rural Community Funds. Participating in the initial information sessions, Michelle helped with the development of the...
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...