Community Futures Crowsnest Pass

06/04/2026

🍋 Lemonade Day is Here! 🍋

We are thrilled at Community Futures Crowsnest Pass to officially kick off Lemonade Day in the Crowsnest Pass! This exciting event gives young entrepreneurs the opportunity to learn valuable business skills, build confidence, and take their first steps toward turning their dreams into reality.

We invite our community to come out, visit the lemonade stands, and support these incredible young business owners. Every cup purchased is an investment in the future of entrepreneurship in our region and a chance to encourage a young person to believe in their ideas and abilities.

A heartfelt thank you goes to our amazing team whose dedication, creativity, and hard work brought this event to life. We are also deeply grateful to our sponsors, parents, mentors, and community partners whose support has made this opportunity possible for our youth.

Together, we are helping inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs to dream big, work hard, and discover what they can achieve.

We can't wait to see our young entrepreneurs shine! 🍋✨

06/04/2026

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/turning-issues-into-improvement-hands-on-performance-management-tickets-1982470416382?aff=oddtdtcreator

This interactive session on performance management will have live demonstrations of skills. Available IN-PERSON or VIRTUALLY

06/01/2026

🍋 Crowsnest Pass Lemonade Day is this Thursday, June 4th at the Crowsnest Community Market & Municipal Barbecue from 4 pm - 7 pm!
Come out, grab a refreshing drink (or 2, or 30), and support our amazing young entrepreneurs as they showcase their creativity and business skills.
We can’t wait to see you there!

🍋 Join us for Crowsnest Pass Lemonade Day on June 4th at the Crowsnest Community Market & Barbecue from 4 pm - 7 pm!

Come out, grab a refreshing drink (or 2, or 30), and support our amazing young entrepreneurs as they showcase their creativity and business skills.

We can’t wait to see you there!

05/26/2026

We’re excited to welcome Koral Lazzarotto to Community Futures Crowsnest Pass as our new Business Analyst!

Recently stepping into the role of Business Analyst at Community Futures, I’m excited to work alongside local entrepreneurs and business owners as they build and grow their businesses. Being born and raised in the Crowsnest Pass, supporting the people and businesses in our community is something I genuinely care about.
As a business owner myself, I understand the day-to-day realities that come with running a business — the challenges, the hard work, and the rewards. I also bring over 15 years of experience handling financial reporting and bookkeeping for a variety of organizations within the community.
Having once been a client of Community Futures, I’ve seen firsthand how valuable the right support and guidance can be. That experience gives me a unique perspective and motivates me to help others feel supported and encouraged throughout their own business journey.
Outside of work, I enjoy life on our acreage with my husband Mitch and our three children, where we stay busy with animals and enjoy the rural lifestyle. You’ll often find me on the golf course, exercising, volunteering, or simply spending time with family and friends.

Welcome to the team Koral!

05/15/2026

We’re hitting pause for Victoria Day!
Community Futures Crowsnest Pass will be closed Monday, May 18 so our team can enjoy the long weekend.
Have fun, stay safe, and may your BBQs be legendary.
Back open Tuesday!

05/11/2026

Last Thursday evening we had a beautiful celebration of women in business.

We shared meaningful conversations, lots of laughter, incredible food from Onemore Restaurant, valuable insights from Brenda Robinson, and gorgeous professional headshots captured by Wild M Photos.

Thank you to everyone who attended and made the evening so memorable. We can't wait for the next one!

05/04/2026

Success Story 👏

Founded in 1983 by the community, the future of the Community Fitness Connection became uncertain when our landlord announced the sale of the building where we had been based for 26 years. This left us facing problems, one being: unless we purchased the building, would we face eviction from a new owner?

Once our board decided that buying the building was our best option, we had to find a lending institution willing to work with a volunteer board. Community Futures staff met with us and immediately valued our health-based resource. The application process was straightforward, and the terms of the loan were favourable. Their support allowed us to remain in a
suitable-sized building without disrupting service or incurring extra costs associated with moving, providing us with the economic stability to pay off our loan sooner than expected.

Now, our future is secure, the business remains profitable, and the support received has benefited hundreds of people. The benefits to this partnership will continue as we now have extra resources to reinvest into our facility through upgrades and improvements. Crowsnest Pass and surrounding community members retain a high-quality health and wellness resource they deserve, and we thank Community Futures for their belief in us!

Community Futures helped to secure our future in this community!

For more information on Community Fitness Connection visit - https://communityfit.ca/

For more information on how Community Futures Crowsnest Pass can help your business dreams come true visit - https://crowsnest.albertacf.com/

04/30/2026

Our Trades on Tap night in partnership with K & M Custom Homes Ltd., Tanrock Homes and The Pass Beer Co was packed with real practical insights from the front lines of development, construction and permitting. Here's what stood out to us:

- Incomplete permit applications are the biggest cause of delays, double check your information and make sure everything is filled out. Communication and organization go a long way in keeping projects moving smoothly.

- Timelines are tighter this time of year, so setting clear expectations early helps reduce frustration for everyone.

- Your reputation begins long before the first call, customers are researching you online. A great experience gives them something worth sharing. A poor one does the same.

- We’re a close-knit community that takes pride in supporting one another. Instead of competing for every opportunity, we find ways to collaborate and grow together, something you don’t often see in larger communities.

Until next year 🍻🔧

04/21/2026

We are partnering with South Canadian Rockies Tourism on their annual Tourism Information Night!

This night is for operators throughout the region to connect with one another, share information about their upcoming season and exchange brochures/resources.

If you are a tourism operator in the region and interested in attending please register at - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tourism-information-night-tickets-1986227036534?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwY2xjawRUkvRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE3UUNnWlN6WFdqUHY1aWhkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHrr4TYEinWAWchC7s2E1qxprGhl55wLpPGJcWdR71teMbqTxmAQECtiX9gT-_aem_q3xGjfs9VlrmvOJdjWmoew

04/13/2026

Entrepreneurship that is inclusive and accessible — no matter your starting point.

Community Futures Rural Alberta Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) is an online free, confidential initiative that helps individuals in rural Alberta start, grow, or maintain a small business when they experience a disability, long-term health condition, neurodivergence, or another health-related barrier.

For more information on this program visit -

The Rural Alberta Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) is an online free, confidential initiative that helps individuals in rural Alberta start, grow, or maintain a small business when they experience a disability, long-term health condition, neurodivergence, or another health-related bar...