Bow Valley Palliative

09/04/2026

A meaningful conversation for caregivers, supporters and anyone passionate about inclusive care. 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞: 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 looks at how culture shapes caregiving, communication and family roles.
Thank you to Caregivers Alberta and Qualicare Home Care for sharing this event.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/unity-in-care-exploring-cultural-differences-tickets-1981598797346

09/03/2026

Grief can feel heavy, isolating, and hard to put into words. Sometimes, simply being outside, walking beside others, and taking space to breathe can help.

This summer, “𝐆𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟: 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐖𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬” offers a gentle opportunity to connect with nature, reflection, and community while navigating grief and loss together.

We’re grateful to Alberta Parks and Mount Royal University for continuing to support this meaningful program and the compassionate care work happening in our community.

For registration details, please contact [email protected]

08/28/2026

𝐔𝐩𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬.

Planning ahead can make future healthcare decisions a little easier for you and the people close to you.

Bow Valley Primary Care Network is offering an Advanced Care Planning class with their social worker, with the option to join in person or virtually.

Learn more and register through Bow Valley PCN:
https://bowvalleypcn.ca/events/category/pcn-classes/

A helpful opportunity for anyone wanting to better understand advance care planning and prepare for future healthcare decisions.

08/23/2026

Five Gates of Grief is the first session in our upcoming 6-week Grief Support Group, co-facilitated by Bow Valley Palliative and Covenant Health.

Led by Rabbi Rick Kline, this session explores the Five Gates of Grief, an approach developed by psychotherapist and author Francis Weller, whose work is featured in The Wild Edge of Sorrow. Together, participants will explore different layers of grief through reflection, ritual, meditation and community.

𝐍𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭. 𝐏𝐫𝐞-𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝.

Learn more and register at: https://www.bvpal.ca/events/five-gates-of-grief

08/21/2026

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞. 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞.

As the Pestell Centre for Compassionate Care moves toward its next phase, we are continuing to build awareness and diversify the support behind this transformational project.

We are inviting businesses, community members and partners to learn more about the Centre and the need it will help meet in the Bow Valley. Whether through financial contributions, sponsorships, advocacy or simply helping us share the vision, every act of support helps move us closer to creating a place of compassion, dignity and care for individuals and families in our community.

We are deeply grateful for the continued generosity, belief and support surrounding this project.

Learn more at bvpal.ca/centre

08/18/2026

𝐒𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

This reflection on generous listening from 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥 𝐍𝐚𝐨𝐦𝐢 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧 is a beautiful reminder that listening with patience, presence and without judgment can help people feel truly seen and heard.

A thoughtful read for anyone who wants to listen a little more deeply.

Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen was a visionary in the field of healing and integrative medicine. In this talk, she describes the deeper kind of listening required ...

08/14/2026

Today we’re grateful to be part of the 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐧é 𝐉. 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐥𝐟 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, a long-standing Bow Valley event that brings people together in memory of René and in support of our community.

Funds from today’s tournament will support Bow Valley Palliative, Canmore Hospital Foundation, and Canmore Junior Golf, helping strengthen care, community support, and opportunities for people across the Bow Valley.

A heartfelt thank you to Wayco Electric for hosting, and to everyone taking part, supporting the event, and keeping René’s legacy alive through something that continues to give back to our community.
We’re happy to be there today and grateful to everyone who makes this special event possible. 💚

08/12/2026

We’re looking forward to a wonderful day at Stewart Creek, bringing our community together in support of compassionate palliative care and grief support across the Bow Valley.

08/10/2026

Theresa’s leadership has strengthened our organization, fostered meaningful community partnerships, and helped advance the development of the Pestell Centre for Compassionate Care.

As we prepare for the groundbreaking of our new centre, we remain firmly focused on our mission and excited about what lies ahead. With a strong team, dedicated volunteers, committed partners, and an engaged Board of Directors, we are well positioned to build on the momentum Theresa has helped create.

On behalf of our Board and entire team, THANK YOU, Theresa, for your leadership, dedication, and the lasting impact you have made on palliative care in the Bow Valley.

Read more about Bow Valley Palliative on our website: https://www.bvpal.ca/

08/08/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Greg Andrew and the team at Stewart Creek Golf & Country for supporting our 8th annual Golf for Hospice!

This year's tournament is especially meaningful as we prepare to break ground on our Pestell Centre for Compassionate Care. Watch Michelle and Greg share why this event—and hospice care—matter so much.