Bow Valley Palliative

06/23/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞?

Richard has lived with HIV/AIDS for more than 40 years and is a cancer survivor. When ongoing symptoms, anxiety, and difficult treatment decisions became overwhelming, he was connected with a palliative care team.

What stands out in his story is that palliative care wasn't just about managing symptoms. It was about being heard, supported, and having a team that helped him navigate what mattered most to him.

His experience is a powerful reminder that palliative care can improve quality of life at any stage of a serious illness.

Watch Richard's story and learn more about how palliative care supports individuals and families beyond what many people expect.

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06/21/2026

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we recognize and celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, knowledge, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis Peoples. June 21 also marks the summer solstice, a time that holds deep cultural significance for many Indigenous communities.

We believe compassionate care begins with listening, learning, and building meaningful relationships. As we continue our journey toward reconciliation, we are grateful for the opportunity to learn from Indigenous Peoples and to reflect on how we can help create spaces where everyone feels respected, welcomed, and cared for.

Today is a day to celebrate, learn, and deepen our understanding of the histories, cultures, resilience, and ongoing contributions of Indigenous Peoples across Canada.

06/21/2026

Some Father's Days are filled with celebration. Others are filled with memories.

Today, we're thinking of the fathers, grandfathers, mentors, and father figures who have shaped our lives through their care, guidance, humour, and love.

And we're holding space for those who are missing someone special this Father's Day.

Wherever this day finds you, we hope you find a moment to reflect on the people and memories that remain close to your heart.

06/19/2026

𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬?

Behind every statistic is a person helping a spouse, parent, friend, or neighbour navigate illness, aging, or end-of-life care.

At Bow Valley Palliative, we see the dedication, exhaustion, and resilience of caregivers every day. These findings are a reminder that caregivers need more than appreciation—they need meaningful support, resources, and recognition.

Read the full report and learn more about the challenges facing caregivers across Canada: https://bit.ly/4w8sElO

Thank you to the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence for continuing to raise awareness and advocate for caregivers nationwide.

06/18/2026

Behind every step forward for the Pestell Centre for Compassionate Care are people who believe our community deserves compassionate care close to home. Donors, volunteers, partners, advocates, and neighbours have all played a role in helping bring this vision closer to reality.

This month marks an important step in that journey, and we are grateful to everyone who continues to walk alongside us.

To read the latest update on the Centre and follow our progress, visit: www.bvpal.ca/centre

06/11/2026

We're pleased to share this free webinar from Caregivers Alberta: 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐭: 𝐀 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠.

Join the session to learn how pharmacists can help caregivers with medication management, health information, and accessing additional supports along the caregiving journey.

Thank you to Caregivers Alberta for providing this valuable learning opportunity for caregivers across our communities.

Register using the QR code on the poster or visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/your-community-pharmacist-a-partner-in-caregiving-tickets-1981597328954?aff=oddtdtcreator

06/10/2026

Golf for Hospice is more than a tournament. It's a day where friends, families, colleagues, and community members come together to support compassionate care in the Bow Valley.

Join us on August 13 at Stewart Creek Golf & Country Club for a memorable day of golf, connection, and community.

We still have spots available and would love to see you there.

Register today: www.bvpal.ca

06/07/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐟é 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 – 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 & 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 💛

Bow Valley Palliative is proud to be part of bringing these Memory Café gatherings to life — creating a welcoming space for people living with dementia and their caregivers to connect, share, and simply enjoy time together.

Each session includes a gentle activity and time to connect, followed by light refreshments — offering both meaningful engagement and a sense of community.

These events are made possible through strong local partnerships with the Town of Canmore, Town of Banff, FCSS, and Alberta Health Services, with support from the Connecting People and Community for Living Well group.

If you or someone you know could benefit, we warmly invite you to join.

06/05/2026

Banff Seniors' Week is taking place June 1–7, with a variety of activities and opportunities to connect, learn, and enjoy time together.

We encourage our Banff community members to explore the events and join in celebrating the contributions, experiences, and stories that seniors bring to our lives every day.

Learn more about the week's activities here: https://banff.ca/Seniors

Happy Seniors' Week from all of us at Bow Valley Palliative. 💛

06/04/2026

A heartfelt thank you to Blue Moon Boutique for hosting a wonderful fashion show and fundraiser in support of Bow Valley Palliative! We're so grateful for your support and to everyone who attended and helped make the event such a success!

Thank you for helping our team provide compassionate, individualized palliative care and grief support to individuals and families in the Bow Valley.