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Bow Valley Palliative
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Providing palliative and grief supports within the Bow Valley & improving the end of life experience for individuals and their families following a life-changing diagnosis. We depend on our community volunteers and fundraising initiatives.
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Our 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 shares what that collective support made possible.

👉 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭: www.bvpal.ca/resources

#OurImpact #YourImpact #CollectiveSupport #palliativecare #hospice #BowValley #CompassionInAction #milestone
January 11, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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We are looking for an 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 to support leadership, strengthen operations, and help keep things running smoothly behind the scenes.

🗓 Applications close: January 23, 2026
🔗 Learn more & apply: www.bvpal.ca/careers

#NowHiring #ExecutiveAssistan #CanmoreJobs #AlbertaJobs #canmore
January 9, 2026 at 7:29 PM
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𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧. Over the coming months, we’ll be sharing more about the different ways we support our community.

Learn more: www.bvpal.ca/programs

#palliativecare #hospice #volunteer #Companion #dementiasupport #griefsupport #caregiversupport
January 3, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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As we head into a new year, we’re holding close the people, moments, and connections that made this year meaningful.

Wishing you gentle days ahead. 💛

#CompassionateCare #CommunityCare #EndOfYearReflection #SeasonOfCare #gratitude #connection #BowValley #PalliativeCare #GriefSupport #hospice
December 31, 2025 at 5:21 PM
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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐰𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭.

📖 The Disappearing Man: heyzine.com/flip-book/c7...
📖 The Man in the Mirror: heyzine.com/flip-book/99...
📖 The Christmas Miracle: heyzine.com/flip-book/6f...

#seasonsgreetings #reflexiones #CommunityCare #connection #holidayseason #palliativecare
December 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
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If you’re grieving — or supporting someone who is — this gentle resource offers simple, compassionate guidance for navigating the season with care.

📄 Read/Download here: rb.gy/3lvd1h

#HolidaySeason #CompassionateCare #HolidaySupport #dementiaawareness #CommunityCare #holidaygrief
December 22, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Over the holiday season, our office will be open on select days. We’re happy to connect, accept donations, or answer any questions during this time.

Wishing everyone a gentle and peaceful holiday season.

#holidayseason #officehours #hospice #palliativecare #griefsupport #bvpal #canmore #banff
December 20, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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A thoughtful activity shared by The Children's Grief Foundation of Canada, which gently reminds us how creative moments can help children remember, express, and stay connected to those they love.

#childrensgrief #griefsupport #CompassionateCare #holidaygrief #griefawareness #HealingTogether
December 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM
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𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐲!

Today we’re celebrating two amazing members of our BVP volunteer family — 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞 and Lee Rinne — who were recognized at the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲𝐨𝐫’𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬.

#InternationalVolunteerDay #volunteersmakeadifference #ThankYouVolunteers #bowvalley
December 5, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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We are honored to announce the name of our future home: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞.

Read more here: www.bvpal.ca/centre

#bvpal #PestellCentre #hospice #CompassionateCare #FutureCentre #CommunitySupport #PalliativeCare #LegacyGiving #BuildingHope #BowValley #Canmore #banf
December 1, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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At Bow Valley Palliative, this belief lives at the heart of everything we do — offering compassion, presence, and support to those navigating life-changing journeys.

𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐨 — 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞. 💚

#GriefSupport #DementiaCare #PalliativeCare #LivingWell
November 26, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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We are on a mission to bridge this gap through community programs like 𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐲 𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟, and other Grief Support initiatives designed to help individuals and families navigate their unique grief journeys.

#GriefLiteracy #GriefSupport #CommunityCare #GriefAwareness
November 18, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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𝐆𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐎𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲!

Thanks to the incredible generosity of a donor, all gifts to BVP’s 2025 Annual Appeal will be matched!

𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 to donate:
rebrand.ly/bvpalliative

#bvpal #annualappeal #donatetoday #DoubleImpact #donationmatch #CompassionInAction
November 14, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Today, we pause to honor the courage and sacrifice of those who served so others might live in peace.

📍 From the Bow Valley to across Canada — we remember, we reflect, we pledge to foster peace and compassion in their legacy.

#lestweforget #remembranceday #WeRememberYou #bvpal #CommunityCare
November 11, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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We were honored to be part of the Lake Louise Health & Wellness Fair at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise!

Here’s a glimpse of our day, full of learning, sharing, and heart.

#CommunityOfCare #lakelouise #wellnessfair #palliativecare #bowvalley #healthandwellness #CompassionInAction #hospice
November 9, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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As we get ready to break ground on the new Centre for Palliative Care & Hospice, we have some exciting updates to share with the community.
Join us on Friday, November 21, from 2 to 4 PM to discover the future of palliative care in the Bow Valley

#openhouse #hospiceupdates #FestiveTreats
November 6, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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💙 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 — a time to recognize that children grieve differently from adults, often moving in and out of their emotions like puddles.

#childrensgrief #griefsupport #bvpal #CommunityCare #HealingTogether #PalliativeCare #hospice #bowvalley #canmore #banff
November 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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🎃 This Halloween, our pumpkins got a 𝐓𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐭𝐰𝐢𝐬𝐭!

Just a few simple shapes — yet they remind us how creativity and connection come together to make something beautiful.

#HalloweenWithHeart #halloween2025 #bvpal #tangraminspired #CommunityCare #livingwell #palliativecare #bowvalley
October 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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In Canada, 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟏𝟎 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞 are currently caring for someone with a serious illness, and 𝟏 𝐢𝐧 𝟑 have done so in the past.

📖 Read the full report: www.statcan.gc.ca/o1/en/plus/7...

#Caregivers #caregiversupport #CompassionateCaregivers #PalliativeCare #communitysupport #bvpal #livingwell
October 24, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞— shaped by stories, memories, and the connections that make each person who they are. 💛

#livingwell #dementiaawareness #CompassionateCare #personcenteredcare #CommunitySupport #bvpal #hospice
October 21, 2025 at 4:24 PM
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As we prepare to build our future home at 𝟖𝟗𝟑 𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐀𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞, 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞, we’re excited to share every milestone of this journey with our community.

Stay connected:
www.bvpal.ca/centre

#BowValleyPalliative #bvpal #OurCentre #HospiceCare #PalliativeCare #CommunityCare #GriefSupport #CompassionateCare
October 15, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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🍂 As the Bow Valley turns golden, 𝐰𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐧 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 — for the beauty of this place, and for the people who make it home.

#Thanksgiving #reflection #bowvalleypalliative #livingwell #CommunityCare #CompassionInAction #bowvalley #canmore #banff
October 13, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲.
𝐌𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭, 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 — and it begins with empathy, connection, and understanding.

#WorldMentalHealthDay #RightNotPrivilege #UnmaskingMentalHealth #BowValleyPalliative #CompassionInAction #mentalhealthmatters #HospiceCare
October 10, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡-𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞.
Join us this National Children's Hospice Palliative Care Day to advocate for this essential care across Canada. Get involved: www.chpca.ca/hpcforchildren

#HPCForChildren #CareForEveryShortLife #ShareYourJourney #palliativecare
October 9, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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We are looking for a 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 to join our team in the beautiful Bow Valley.
Apply here: www.bvpal.ca/careers

Application Deadline: Oct 19

#JoinOurTeam #letsmakeadifference #programmanager #palliativecare #hiringnow #bowvalleypalliative #bvpal #canmore
October 6, 2025 at 3:29 PM