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BSF Golf Classic 2025: Registrations Now Open!

February 26, 2025

Celebrating 50 Years of The Brenda Strafford Foundation

January 31, 2025

Giving Tuesday: Social Media Toolkit

November 26, 2024

The Brenda Strafford Foundation Joins Forces with Garden Loft in an Innovative Partnership

September 20, 2024

Introducing: BSF Lifestyles

June 21, 2024

2024 BSF Golf Classic

June 12, 2024

The Brenda Strafford Foundation Receives NAFA Clean Air Awards for 2023

December 01, 2023

2023 BSF Golf Classic

September 20, 2023

National Payroll Week 2023

September 18, 2023

BSF Selects GROW with SAP to Power The Brenda Strafford Foundation and Its Mission to Improve Lives

July 25, 2023

Honouring Dr. Strafford’s Legacy: Osteria De Medici Wine and Fine Spirits Auction

May 31, 2023

Celebrating World Family Doctor Day

May 19, 2023

Q&A With Our Dietitians

March 15, 2023

Rec@Home: BSF Proudly Launches Partnership with Unison for Generations 50+

January 12, 2023

BSF Statement: National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21, 2022

<h3>Together, we are BSF Strong!</h3>

<p>At The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF), we value ‘<strong>People First</strong>.’ We appreciate that the <strong>diversity</strong> of our people is one of our greatest assets and we recognize the importance of striving for <strong>equity </strong>and <strong>inclusion </strong>in our actions every day.</p>

<p>BSF is committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all staff, residents, families, and community members. This involves raising awareness, providing education, and leading changes that celebrate and embrace diverse identities.</p>

BSF Statement: Pride Month

June 01, 2022

<h3>Together, we are BSF Strong!</h3>

<p>At The Brenda Strafford Foundation (BSF), we value ‘<strong>People First</strong>.’ We appreciate that the <strong>diversity</strong> of our people is one of our greatest assets and we recognize the importance of striving for <strong>equity</strong> and <strong>inclusion</strong> in our actions every day.</p>

<p>BSF is committed to creating a safe and inclusive space for all staff, residents, families, and community members. This involves raising awareness, providing education, and leading changes that celebrate and embrace diverse identities.</p>

Accreditation 2022: BSF proudly achieves Accreditation with Exemplary Standing

May 30, 2022

BSF Golf Classic: 2021 Impact Report

January 26, 2022

<p><strong>SAVE THE DATE TO JOIN US ON FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2022 FOR THE 6TH ANNUAL BSF GOLF CLASSIC</strong></p>

Message from the Board Chair: President and CEO Announcement

January 07, 2022

<p>The Brenda Strafford Foundation is pleased to announce Mr. Tony Weeks has been appointed as President and CEO, commencing in the role February 28, 2022.</p>

Cycling Without Age

October 01, 2021

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

September 30, 2021

Alberta Continuing Care Association Awards of Excellence 2020

November 19, 2020

<p>Pictured: BSF Senior Management and IDQI representatives pictured with Research and Innovative Practice Manager Navjot Virk (front middle), and Care Provider of the Year “COVID Heroes" recipient Sarah Allen (left), and finalist Stacy Liu (right).</p>

Release of the Butterfly Ceremony 2020

August 31, 2020

Foundation Seeking New Board Members

June 29, 2020

<p><strong>Find out more about the requirements and how to apply for these opportunities:</strong></p>

<p><a class="button" href="/media/files/upload/20200629_BSF_Board_Recruitment.pdf" target="_blank">Current Board Opportunities</a><br />
<a class="button" href="/media/files/upload/20200629 Legacy Documents Guiding BSF.pdf" target="_blank">Guiding Legacy Documents</a></p>

A Statement from The Brenda Strafford Foundation on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

June 15, 2020

<p><a class="button" href="/media/files/upload/20200615 BSF Statement on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.pdf" target="_blank">Download Statement (PDF)</a></p>

The Brenda Strafford Foundation Board Chair Announcement

April 30, 2020

Using eMAR to Enhance Medication Safety and Improve Efficiency in Long-Term Care

June 28, 2019

<p><em>Nursing Leadership 32(2) June 2019 : 102-113.doi:10.12927/cjnl.2019.25958</em></p>

BSF Congratulates Brenda Hannah on Lifetime Achievement Award

April 18, 2019

<p><a href="https://nurses.ab.ca/about/other-resources-and-services/awards-and-recognition/the-carna-awards/nominees-and-recipients/lifetime-achievement" target="_blank">Photo and Story Credit: CARNA</a></p>

Dementia Friendly Communities Bringing Brain Research Study to Okotoks

March 22, 2019

<p>Photo Courtesy of University of Calgary Brain in Motion Study.</p>

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Foundation achieves Accreditation with Exemplary Standing

April 27, 2018

Dr. Hogan appointed to Federal Panel for Canadian Dementia Strategy

March 21, 2018

<p>Dr. David Hogan has been appointed to a multidisciplinary, multi-sectoral panel for the <em>Assessment of Evidence and Best Practices for the development of a Canadian Dementia Strategy</em></p>

Announcing new Brenda Strafford Foundation Chair in Geriatric Medicine

March 16, 2018

<p>Academic Geriatrician Dr. Jayna Holroyd-Leduc was recently appointed The Brenda Strafford Foundation Chair in Geriatric Medicine at the University of Calgary.</p>

Lana Wells recognized by YW Calgary 'She Who Dares' campaign

October 30, 2017

<p>Wells was appointed to The Brenda Strafford Chair in the Prevention of Domestic Violence in 2010 at which time she created SHIFT: The Project to End Domestic Violence.</p>

Foundation Launches New Logo

August 08, 2017

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