Founded in 1977, the Financial Services Group celebrated 40 successful years in business in 2017. With founders Gary and Myrna Kwasnecha moving into retirement, their son, Scott, decided to honour
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Vegreville’s Own Lorax
Kevin Stewart shows how small actions can evolve into greatness Small things make a difference, and if you need proof, consider how Kevin Stewart — a legally blind photo enthusiast
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Star Power
Astronomer Bill Hrudey doubled the size of a legacy fund with his gift Bill Hrudey constructed a life that was out of the ordinary — and a little bit out
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Caring about every Cara
Kathy King is an ordinary mom doing extraordinary work in honour of her daughter Even though Kathy King has been through life’s blackest moments, she still manages to find light
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A Tradition of Caring
Business leader Janet Riopel has created a fund that builds on a family tradition As President and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, Janet Riopel is the face of
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Modest Fund, Mighty Impact
With the Aboriginal Services Fund, two private individuals are helping people they care about deeply For Indigenous people from First Nations and rural communities, arriving in Edmonton presents unfamiliar challenges.
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Everlasting Hugs
Lois Hole’s legacy fund supports, in perpetuity, her love of kids, their education and the arts “How does a child know they’re a ballerina?” asks Tracy Patience, executive director of
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Remembering Shirley
Friends of outstanding science teacher fundraised online to quickly create academic award in her name For 26 years, Shirley Brauer taught chemistry. She was a passionate educator who challenged high-achieving
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Supporting the Staff
The van Woudenberg family believes a charity’s operational costs should be as well-funded as its programming for clients These days, Els and Walter van Woudenberg live in the mountains of