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Jan 13, 2023
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Alberta Premier Danielle Smith Visits Deer Meadows Residents
Premier Danielle Smith, accompanied by MLA Jackie Lovely, spent time Thursday afternoon visiting our Residents at Deer Meadows. The Bethany Group’s CEO Carla Beck was there to greet and thank the Premier for the opportunity to share about our programming and…
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Dec 05, 2022
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Melodie Stol Earns Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal
The Bethany Group's own Melodie Stol (Stakeholder Relations Advisor) was honoured in Calgary, AB on December 3rd when she earned the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal. Stol was the first female Mayor of Blackfalds, serving for ten years, from 2007 to 2017.…
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Nov 03, 2022
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The Bethany Group Annual Report 2021
The Bethany Group is proud to present our Annual Report for 2021. Please read it by clicking here.
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Nov 01, 2022
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Centennial Celebration for The Bethany Group
On Saturday, October 22nd, The Bethany Group was proud to celebrate the milestone achievement of 100 years in operation. Tucked in the atrium and auditorium of our Heritage Building, with historical posters, decorations, and many people who have made a…
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Oct 12, 2022
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City and County of Camrose Declare "The Bethany Group Week"
In honour of The Bethany Group's Centennial on October 22nd, the City of Camrose and Camrose County proclaim Bethany week. Left to right, Jack Ramsden (Board Chair, The Bethany Group Governing Board), Cindy Trautman (County of Camrose Reeve), PJ Stasko (Mayor…
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Mar 30, 2022
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HCA Program from The Bethany Group and Norquest: Career and Information Fair
The Bethany Group in partnership with NorQuest College is offering the Health Care Aide Workplace program. This dynamic program gives students the opportunity to work while they learn in a person-centered environment supported by the health care team. Health…
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Feb 03, 2022
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FEBRUARY IS THERAPEUTIC RECREATION MONTH
Recreation Therapists' put the RT in HEART! This month we want to highlight the amazing work this key role does in our organization. "Therapeutic Recreation is a health care profession that utilizes a therapeutic process, involving leisure, recreation and…
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Dec 15, 2021
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Christmas Devotion with Pastor Kevin Schwartz
Dec 08, 2021
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Memory Tree Service 2021
Please enjoy this “Memory Tree Service,” recorded December 7, 2021, in honour of the clients of Rosehaven Provincial Program and residents of Memory Lane who passed away this year.
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Nov 22, 2021
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The Bethany Foundation
Adeline Fast (left) with a resident named Ross (center) and Physical Therapist, Lisa (right) Giving Tuesday (November 30th) is a global donation campaign that follows Black Friday and is intended to help bring together charities and giving communities. As a…
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Nov 08, 2021
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Remembrance Day Reflection 2021
Our 2021 Remembrance Day reflection is provided by Fr. Jacques Vaillancourt. Fr. Jacques, or “Padre,” as he was known during his 20 years as a military chaplain, lives in Camrose with his wife Bobbi. Following his service to the military, he was called to be…
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Oct 20, 2021
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CEO Announcement
The Bethany Group is excited to announce that Carla Beck has been appointed CEO by The Bethany Group's Governing Board. Carla has worked as Interim CEO since February of 2021 and continues to lead the organization by embodying our mission of person-centered…
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Oct 18, 2021
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Alberta Health Care Aide Day
Today is Alberta Health Care Aide Day, a day to celebrate Health Care Aides and all they do! Today, and every day, The Bethany Group wishes to thank each and every Health Care Aide for your ongoing dedication to our mission of providing person-centered…
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Apr 19, 2021
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Creating Caring Communities
The old adage a picture is worth a thousand words definitely applies to this wonderful photo of our resident Susan standing proudly in front of a bulletin board at Louise Jensen Care Facility she designed. Susan was at the center of our thinking when…
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Apr 12, 2021
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BOARD OF GOVERNORS WELCOMES NEW INTERIM CEO
The Bethany Group’s Governing Board welcomes Carla Beck as their new Interim CEO. Carla replaces former CEO Mike Leathwood who recently retired. “I am very excited to have Carla lead our Bethany Group Management Team and Staff Members during these unusually…
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Sep 08, 2020
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Pathways Project brings cheer to Memory Lane
Memory Lane provides a safe and secured unit for seniors with dementia including an outside secured garden for residents to enjoy. Over the years, the garden has seen much activity from hosting pet visits with horses and other farm animals to family visits…
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Apr 02, 2020
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Social Distance Visiting
With COVID-19 ever looming, life for residents has become difficult with isolation and no visitors. Luckily, there are some ways we've been able to facilitate social distance visits for residents. A resident received a "window visit" from her family and…
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Apr 02, 2020
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Life at Rosealta Lodge
Being a resident at Rosealta Lodge “during this pandemic” has changed our lives. The six foot rule, washing your hands, and staying inside are the three new commandments. Are the staff enforcing them? Yes indeed! Knowing that these three rules can save my…
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Dec 03, 2019
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Legion Ladies' Auxiliary donate money towards shower chair
Pictured above: LEgion Ladies Auxiliary district commander Joyce McVee, front right, passes an engraved plaque for the chair to Care Manager MaryEllen Mallard. Back row L-R: Linda Olson, Grace Torpe, Muriel Siemens, and Marcia Mackoske. The Bethany Group…
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Aug 01, 2019
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2019 Faith & Aging Conference
Friday November 8, 201910:00 am - 3:00 pmNorsemen Inn (6505 - 48 Avenue, Camrose) Engineer, author, broadcaster, and award-winning social advocate, Yassmin Abdel-Magied is an internationally renowned speaker on topics of unconscious bias and leadership.…
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May 31, 2019
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Celebrating our Employees
The Bethany Group recently held its annual Long Services & Retiree Awards evening. At the event, staff are recognized for their years of service and those who have retired are thanked. Retirees We were pleased to have the following retirees attend: Judy…
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May 01, 2019
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2019 Seniors Expo
The Camrose Seniors Coalition is holding a Seniors Expo during Seniors Week! Join us on Friday, June 7th from 10:30 am - 2:00 p.m. The Expo will be held at the Heritage Building (4612 - 53 Street - brick building across from the Hospital) and will feature…
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Apr 11, 2019
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Celebrating our Volunteers
It was a morning of laughter, gratitude, and comradery on April 10th as around 150 Bethany volunteers gathered for a brunch served by recreation therapy staff. The Bethany Group relies on its staff and volunteers to enhance the quality of lives of its…
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Mar 22, 2019
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Beller the Lamb visits on the first day of Spring
March 20th marked the first day of Spring, and what better way to celebrate for our residents than with a visit from a lamb. The six-week old lamb, Beller, visited residents in Memory Lane and Rosehaven. He was a popular visitor amongst both residents and…
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Jun 25, 2018
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2018 Faith & Aging Conference
Friday November 2nd Norsemen Inn | 6505 - 48 Avenue, Camrose 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm (registration @ 9:30 a.m.) THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT featuring... Keynote Speaker, Amanda Lindhout, New York Times bestselling author of “A House in the Sky” and expert on…
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May 18, 2018
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Construction Update
Construction on the Rosehaven Atrium will begin on May 23rd with the scaffolding being installed. The Atrium project will include the removal of the existing skylights and the construction of a new sloped roof system. The new roof will be enclosed but with…
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Jul 07, 2016
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The Bethany Group holds official openings for Wetaskiwin Meadows and Rosealta Lodge II
On July 6, 2016, The Bethany Group welcomed the Honourable Lori Sigurdson, Minister of Seniors & Housing, and other delegates as it celebrated the official openings of Wetaskiwin Meadows in Wetaskiwin and Rosealta Lodge II in Camrose. Minister Sigurdson…
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Mar 07, 2016
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Physician Assisted Dying Workshop
Physician Assisted DyingLaw, Culture, and Our Responsibility A conversation with David J. Goa, Director of Ronning Centre for the Study of Religion & Public Life. Sponsored by The Bethany Group with the assistance of Hospice Society of Camrose and District…
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Feb 08, 2016
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Residents Benefit from More Quilts Donated by the Battle River Quilters Guild
Pictured L-R: Joanne Olsen, Margaret Prestage, Amelia Keech, Cindy McCruden The Recreation Therapy team at The Bethany Group were pleased to accept more quilts donated by the Battle River Quilters Guild. Presenting the quilts was Margaret Prestage from the…
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Feb 05, 2016
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Enhancing our Clients' Lives through Recreation Therapy
Living a fulfilling life is an aspiration of most people. For many, living a full life includes being healthy both physically and emotionally. Unfortunately for some, their health isn’t the best – either they have chronic illness, a disability, or have…
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Jan 08, 2016
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The Bethany Group gathers food donations for Fishes & Loaves
Pictured: Ken Fischer and Len Thompson from The Bethany Group's Engineering & Maintenance Department delivering the food. The Bethany Group’s annual food drive, Fishes & Loaves was another success, raising an estimated 450 lbs of food for the Food Bank.…
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Oct 02, 2015
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Bethany Group Achieves Accreditation
For the past two years, The Bethany Group has worked towards receiving accreditation with Accreditation Canada. During May and June 2015, surveyors from Accreditation Canada visited 12 facilities managed by The Bethany Group to conduct on-site surveys.…
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Oct 02, 2015
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Giving Back to the Community
The RT Roadrunners from L-R: Janet Bryant, Karen Sharp, Debbie Parton, Erik Olson, Amelia Keech, and Carolynne Zasybida. The Bethany Group is a non-profit organization offering several health & housing programs. One of those programs is the Crossroads Adult…
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Jun 30, 2015
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Residents to Benefit from Camrose Library Book Bike
Kelly Higgins on the Book Bike, coming to a playground, park, and senior’s facility near you! Residents at Memory Lane, Viewpoint, and Faith House will soon be able to borrow books and other programming from the Library – all without having to visit the…
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May 22, 2015
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Bethany Group honours retirees and long service staff at dinner
On May 20, The Bethany Group held a dinner to honour recent retirees and staff who have worked with the organization for over 15 years. It was a night to celebrate their achievements and dedication to enhancing the lives of our residents and clients. The…
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May 11, 2015
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Eckville Manor House dedicates room after Mayor Helen Posti
By Jasmine O’Halloran-Han, Eckville Echo Eckville Mayor Helen Posti cut the white ribbon to celebrate the room the Eckville Manor House dedicated to her last Tuesday. The room – called Helen’s Haven – has sliding doors that open to a beautifully decorated…
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May 05, 2015
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Capital Projects Update
Rosealta & Stoney Creek Lodges (Camrose) In September, we broke ground on our Rosealta Lodge expansion. We are well underway with the pilings for the foundation put in and construction started. This 40-room addition will enable us to concentrate all of our…
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Mar 24, 2015
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Parkland Foundation Receives Funding
On March 20, 2015 the representatives from the Governments of Canada and Alberta gathered with the Board of Directors, residents, and media to announce a $17.6 million investment into the replacement of Autumn Glen Lodge. The new facility will also include…
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Mar 17, 2015
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Golden Leisure Lodge Receives Funding
Rod Fox, MLA for Lacombe-Ponoka, (pictured second to the right) visited Golden Leisure Lodge to present a cheque of $770,000 to upgrade the lodge's sprinkler system. Over the next three years, the Alberta government will direct $80 million to upgrade fire and…
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Feb 12, 2015
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Battle River Quilters Guild Donate Quilts to Residents
` Joanne Olsen (r), Recreation Therapist, at The Bethany Group, was pleased to accept donated quilts from Judy Hoehn (l) of the Battle River Quilters Guild. The 23-member guild donated around 15 quilts for residents in continuing care.
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Jan 15, 2015
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Parkland Foundation enters into a new partnership with The Bethany Group
Parkland Foundation is pleased to announce a new partnership with The Bethany Group effective February 1, 2015. The Bethany Group, headquartered in Camrose, will assume CAO duties and management of the foundation’s operations while reporting to the Board. The…
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Jan 06, 2015
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Staff and Residents gather food and donations for Fishes & Loaves
Each year, The Bethany Group gathers donations of food and money for those in need as part of Fishes & Loaves. Over December 2014, staff and residents donated food items at several sites including, Bethany Meadows (Continuing Care and DSL), Louise Jensen,…
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Oct 10, 2014
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Report to Community 2012-2013
Our annual Report to the Community gives us an opportunity to reflect upon our mission, vision and values, the great work our staff does on a daily basis, and the residents and clients we serve. In our busy lives and always looking forward to the next day,…
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Oct 09, 2014
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Heisler Seniors Centre Donates Quilts
Shirley Heisler (L) and Nellie Zimmer (R) donated home-made quilts on behalf of the Heisler Seniors Centre to The Bethany Group. The group donates quilts to various facilities in neighbouring communities. The quilts, made from donated materials, will be given…
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Aug 04, 2014
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New Garden to Remember Iris Drever
L-R: Mary Ellen Mallard, Ken Drever, and Lisa Robertson in the Iris Garden, dedicated to Iris Drever thanks to donations from Ken. Iris Drever was a resident with The Bethany Group for many years, first at Rosehaven Care Centre and then with the Louise Jensen…
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Jul 29, 2014
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Heritage Building to Celebrate 100 Years
As part of the Annual Camrose Founders Days celebration, The Bethany Group will be hosting a morning tea on Friday August 15th from 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. to showcase the Heritage Building (4612 - 53 St, Camrose) as it celebrates 100 years. Tours of the…
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Jun 02, 2014
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Work Begins on New Affordable Housing Facility for Seniors
It is an exciting time with planning and construction of new facilities and additions to existing buildings. Work has finally started on Wetaskiwin Meadows for a new 38 apartment affordable housing option for seniors. This new facility is on the site of the…
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Jun 01, 2014
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Staff Help Out at Habitat for Humanity
Staff from The Bethany Group volunteered their time over 3 different days to help build a home through Habitat for Humanity. The crew pictured above helped place cement walks on either side of the duplex. Volunteers on other evenings helped paint, lay sod,…
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May 21, 2014
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Parkland Manor Receives Funding
Above photo: Parkland Manor’s oldest resident, Fred Harrison, helped Denis Beesley cut the congratulatory cake at the announcement. On May 21st, the Governments of Canada and Alberta announced funding for the expansion of Parkland Manor in Rimbey. The funding…
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Apr 09, 2014
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The Bethany Group Shows Appreciation for Volunteers
The Bethany Group has over 180 active volunteers in its Camrose lodges, DSL, Continuing Care and Rosehaven sites who provide an important service to our residents and their life at Bethany. Volunteers do a variety of activities, including music programs (hymn…
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Dec 13, 2013
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Big Knife Villa Receives Funding
On December 13th, the Governments of Canada and Alberta announced funding for the expansion of Big Knife Villa in Forestburg. This expansion will include the addition of 20 units to the existing lodge. The funding is part of the Investment in Affordable…
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Sep 10, 2013
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Rosealta Lodge Receives Funding
(L-R: Denis Beesley, President & CEO of The Bethany Group; Kevin Sorenson, Minister of State (Finance); Verlyn Olson, MLA Wetaskiwin-Camrose; Max Lindstrand, Board Chair of the Camrose & Area Lodge Authority) On September 10th, the Governments of Canada and…
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Jul 10, 2013
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The Bethany Group helping seniors from Calgary affected by the flooding
The Bethany Group will be helping seniors from Trinity Place Foundation in Calgary affected by the recent flood by providing housing and support. The seniors will find a temporary home at Bashaw Valley Lodge recently vacated after residents moved into the new…
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Jun 03, 2013
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Bashaw Meadows Opens
Residents and staff from the old lodge were helped by the community and staff to move from Bashaw Valley Lodge to the new Bashaw Meadows. Construction on Bashaw Meadows began in 2012, and incorporates both Lodge and Designated Supportive Living accommodation.…
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The Bethany Group helping seniors from Calgary affected by the flooding
Posted on July 10, 2013
The Bethany Group will be helping seniors from Trinity Place Foundation in Calgary affected by the recent flood by providing housing and support. The seniors will find a temporary home at Bashaw Valley Lodge recently vacated after residents moved into the new Bashaw Meadows facility earlier this year.
“We are pleased to have this opportunity to help other Albertans in need,” said Denis Beesley, President & CEO of The Bethany Group. “We could think of no better place than Bashaw to assist with this support, a community with a long tradition of caring and support. I know that the community will welcome them all even for a short time.”
Approximately 50 seniors will move into Bashaw Valley Lodge and the new Bashaw Meadows by the end of the month. It is expected they will be housed there until the end of August, when their home in Calgary will be restored after the flooding.
The Bethany Group will provide staffing and caring support for these seniors, including meals and furnishings, until they can move back to their homes. The organization is now recruiting temporary workers from the community to help in this regard.
“Our community has always been welcoming and supportive. We are already looking at options on how we can help these seniors during this difficult time, and give them a great temporary home.” said Penny Shantz, Mayor of Bashaw.