Philanthropy
When Steve Glover set out to create a community fund, he intended to do more than help people today—he wanted to create a legacy of giving that would support the community in perpetuity.
The Glover Family Fund was created in 2021 to benefit organizations and initiatives that support disadvantaged groups in the Bow Valley.
Banff Canmore Foundation spoke with Glover to get a better understanding of the impact, importance, and ease of creating a community foundation.
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When Ken Hughes invited friends to celebrate his most recent birthday, he was adamant that presents were the last thing he needed. The former MP, MLA and Cabinet Minister, and current Canmore resident, had a better idea—one that was about giving rather than receiving, a true expression of who he is.
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“The Bow Valley is very a dynamic community and it has its share of challenges,” says BCF Board Chair Fiona Jones. “Being a BCF Board member allows me to support flowing resources from those that are able to help to those community organizations with energy and ideas on moving forward.”
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Donor Stories / Philanthropy Surveying the beautiful view that stretches west across the Bow Valley from their third-floor office, Daryn and Kristen McCutcheon are clearly grateful Banffites. Like so many who have made their life’s work here, the owners of Banff Adventures are continually inspired by where they live and…
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Donor Stories / Events / Philanthropy We live in a community with a constant presence of visitors from around the world. It’s not uncommon for residents, focused on the day-to-day realities of life, to feel disconnected with the joys and pleasures that drew these tourists here in the first place.…
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It can be daunting to get your ‘affairs in order’. By thoughtfully planning your will, you can make a difference in your life today and secure a legacy. Having a valid, up-to-date will ensure you determine who gets what from your hard-earned assets and who will administer your estate and be guardians of your dependent children. It’s incredibly important!
By learning a bit more, it becomes clear how straightforward will-planning can be. To mark 2022 Wills Week, we caught up with Vanessa Adler from Baker Tilly, who has broad expertise in estate planning.
Originally from Germany, Vanessa Adler, CPA, has been a resident of Canada now for over 15 years, most of which have been here in the Bow Valley. She began work with Baker Tilly Rockies LLP in 2018. She enjoys all aspects of her work with Baker Tilly but, most specifically, her ongoing work with estates. In addition to her work with Baker Tilly, Vanessa enjoys hiking, mountain biking, and snowboarding.
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