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Year-End Giving: Make an Impact That Matters
As we approach the end of the year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on gratitude, generosity, and the impact we can hav...
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Vote for BSF in the Field Law Community Fund Program
The Brenda Strafford Foundation is expanding our music therapy programs across our seniors care communities and Heart H...
BSF Golf Classic 2025
Thank You for Joining Us at our 9th Annual BSF Golf Classic!
What a groovy day! We would like to share our heartfelt ...
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Racing for Impact: Servus Calgary Marathon 2025
Thank you to everyone who hit the streets for the Servus Calgary Marathon (May 24-25), raising $3,000 for BSF!
We wer...
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BSF Golf Classic 2025: Our Online Auction is OPEN!
Bid, win, and make an impact! The 2025 BSF Golf Classic online auction is live and happening now through Friday, June 6 ...
Race with Impact! Join BSF at the 2025 Servus Calgary Marathon
Join Team BSF at the Servus Calgary Marathon and race for a great cause! Help us reach our goal of raising $10,000 while...
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Streamlining Care and Empowering Communities with Modernized Systems
BSF proudly worked with SAP to tell our story about how we modernized our operations, addressing challenges with inconsi...
BSF Golf Classic 2025: Registrations Now Open!
Help Us Celebrate 50 Years of Impact - 70's Style!
Get ready to groove! The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) is thr...
Celebrating 50 Years of The Brenda Strafford Foundation
2025 marks a significant milestone for The Brenda Strafford Foundation as we celebrate 50 years of compassion, innovatio...
Giving Tuesday: Social Media Toolkit
Invest in Care, Invest in Community
Thank you for joining us in making a difference this Giving Tuesday, December...
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The Brenda Strafford Foundation Joins Forces with Garden Loft in an Innovative Partnership
Garden Loft and The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) are pleased to formalize a partnership between our two organizatio...
Introducing: BSF Lifestyles
The Brenda Strafford Foundation unveils a new sub-brand for Aging Care & Senior Living communities.
“Launching th...
2024 BSF Golf Classic
Thank You for Joining Us at our 8th Annual BSF Golf Classic!
We would like to share our heartfelt gratitude for every...
BSF Kids' Education Fund: Nyathach’s Testimonial
"I heard about the BSF Kids’ Education Fund Program though my dad.
I’m in my second year of biomedical sciences ...
The Brenda Strafford Foundation Receives NAFA Clean Air Awards for 2023
BSF proudly received the National Air Filtration Association's (NAFA) Clean Air Awards for 2023 for all five of our c...
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Employee Education Fund Recipient Testimonial - Nothando D
I am a casual Health Care Aide and my program of study is the Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Mount Royal University. ...
Employee Education Fund Recipient Testimonial - Erica C
I’m a Health Care Aide in the Adult Day Program. I’m taking educational upgrading to become a Licensed Practical Nur...
Employee Education Fund Recipient Testimonial - Curtis L
I’m an accountant at BSF and I’m currently doing the Chartered Professional Accountant Program so that I’ll be abl...
Employee Education Fund Recipient Testimonial - Sarah A
Sarah’s position is a Virtual Program Coordinator with BSF. She’s enrolled in Community Disability Studies through B...
2023 BSF Golf Classic
Thank you to Golfers and Sponsors
We would like to thank you all, our golfers and sponsors who supported our BSF 2023...
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National Payroll Week 2023
September 18-22, 2023 is National Payroll Week! It’s an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the important role of p...
BSF Selects GROW with SAP to Power The Brenda Strafford Foundation and Its Mission to Improve Lives
CALGARY — SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced that The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF) has selected the GROW wit...
Honouring Dr. Strafford’s Legacy: Osteria De Medici Wine and Fine Spirits Auction
Since opening in 1989, Dr. Barrie Strafford was a frequent and loyal customer of Osteria De Medici. Over the years, this...
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Celebrating World Family Doctor Day
May 19, 2023 is World Family Doctor Day!
Thank you to our wonderful family physicians! At BSF, our compassionate and ...
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Q&A With Our Dietitians
Nutrition contributes not only to physical health and wellbeing, but also to our quality of life. At BSF, our dietitian...
Long Standing Service Testimonial - Agnes T
Agnes Tertil is our Accounts Payable Lead, and works as part of our finance team. Agnes has been working at the BSF ...
Rec@Home: BSF Proudly Launches Partnership with Unison for Generations 50+
Learn more about Rec@Home or register to participate at:
theBSF.ca/RecAtHome
BSF Statement: National Indigenous Peoples Day
Together, we are BSF Strong!
At The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF), we value ‘People First.’ We appreciate t...
BSF Statement: Pride Month
Together, we are BSF Strong!
At The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF), we value ‘People First.’ We appreciate t...
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Accreditation 2022: BSF proudly achieves Accreditation with Exemplary Standing
Accreditation Canada is the national accrediting body for health services in Canada. They develop standards of practic...
BSF Golf Classic: 2021 Impact Report
SAVE THE DATE TO JOIN US ON FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL BSF GOLF CLASSIC
Message from the Board Chair: President and CEO Announcement
The Brenda Strafford Foundation is pleased to announce Mr. Tony Weeks has been appointed as President and CEO, commencin...
Cycling Without Age
The Brenda Strafford Foundation is proud to be the first seniors’ care provider in Canada to introduce the Cycle Witho...
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This year, the Government of Canada has proclaimed September 30 as the ‘National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.’ ...
Alberta Continuing Care Association Awards of Excellence 2020
Pictured: BSF Senior Management and IDQI representatives pictured with Research and Innovative Practice Manager Navjot V...
Release of the Butterfly Ceremony 2020
In August, The Foundation held our second annual ‘Release of the Butterfly’ ceremony to commemorate the lives of th...
Foundation Seeking New Board Members
Find out more about the requirements and how to apply for these opportunities:
Current Board Opportunities
Guiding L...
A Statement from The Brenda Strafford Foundation on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Download Statement (PDF)
The Brenda Strafford Foundation Board Chair Announcement
In December, 2019, Ms. Norma Jackson announced her retirement as Chair of The Brenda Strafford Foundation Board of Direc...
Using eMAR to Enhance Medication Safety and Improve Efficiency in Long-Term Care
Nursing Leadership 32(2) June 2019 : 102-113.doi:10.12927/cjnl.2019.25958
BSF Congratulates Brenda Hannah on Lifetime Achievement Award
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Foundation achieves Accreditation with Exemplary Standing
Accreditation Canada is the national accrediting body for health services in Canada. They develop standards of practic...
Dr. Hogan appointed to Federal Panel for Canadian Dementia Strategy
Dr. David Hogan has been appointed to a multidisciplinary, multi-sectoral panel for the Assessment of Evidence and Bes...
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Announcing new Brenda Strafford Foundation Chair in Geriatric Medicine
Academic Geriatrician Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc was recently appointed The Brenda Strafford Foundation Chair in Geriatric...
Calgary Firefighters Receive Dementia Training
The Calgary Fire Department and The Brenda Strafford Foundation held a demonstration dementia awareness training with ...
Lana Wells recognized by YW Calgary 'She Who Dares' campaign
Wells was appointed to The Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence in 2010 at which time she crea...
Foundation Launches New Logo
The Brenda Strafford Foundation is pleased to present our new logo and updated brand.
This evolution of our visual id...