Penney is a retired, former associate of Diagnostic imaging, EFW Radiology, in Calgary, and BC Children’s Hospital, in Vancouver. She believes it is important to educate our community about the meaning of Palliative Care and how it can improve the quality of life of both the patient and their families. As a BVP member and volunteer since 2018, Penney has been instrumental in developing BVP’s programs and joined the board of directors in 2020. She also volunteers on the board of directors for the Lake O’Hara Trails Club, and likes to ride, hike, golf, and ski. And… walk her dog Skoki! 

 

BVP Volunteer Since 2018

 

Dene’s professional accreditation is Alberta Permanent Professional Educator, and he studied biology and psychology at the U of A. Dene retired after a 34-year career in Alberta’s Public Schools – teacher, guidance councillor, department head, principal, and ATA negotiator. He was then elected as a Bighorn Municipal Councillor for 17 years and was appointed Reeve by Council for 15 of those years. Dene is very familiar with governance in public systems and officially retired in 2022. Dene became a board member of BVP to join with many others and work towards inclusively and realistically increasing our local capacity to meet the diverse needs within full-spectrum end of life care. 

 

BVP Volunteer Since 2023

 

Michelle is an experienced and energetic leader with a strong foundation in governance, strategic planning, and transformational leadership within the non-profit and private sectors. She has over 20 years of boardroom and executive-level experience driving organizational performance, alignment, and accountability. Michelle is recognized for delivering results through effective board oversight, risk management, and change leadership. Certified in Project and Change Management, with deep expertise in partner engagement, financial controls, and organizational development. Michelle has also given her time and talent to many local boards of directors and has a Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) from the University of Alberta. 

 

BVP Volunteer Since 2025

 

Jane retired after a career in accounting (BSc, MBA, PHD), first with QCTV in Edmonton and then as an academic at University of Minnesota and University of St. Thomas in Minneapolis. Her focus in accounting work, teaching, and research has always been on the managerial side – collecting information for use in decision making. This means a focus on budgeting and reporting information. Jane moved to Canmore in 2014 and quickly realized that providing more beds for palliative care would be a great help to the Bow Valley, along with the other exciting plans that BVP has! She also volunteers as a board member of the Friends of the Canmore Library, Treasurer of the Bow Valley Line Dance Club and at Canmore General Hospital and Meals on Wheels. 

 

BVP Volunteer Since 2022 

 

Rosemary retired after 30 years as a senior executive in the global energy industry. She worked with diverse communities and business partners along with various levels of government. By taking an active role in the community consultation process, she built collaborative and supportive relationships with all parties. As a leader, she places high value on corporate integrity, innovation, and sustainability of employees, the community, and the environment. Rosemary believes that the end of life can be a time of great love and peace. And that having a palliative care facility located in the shadows of our beautiful mountains will provide all families in the Bow Valley with a place of comfort and care for both the patient and their loved ones.

 

BVP Volunteer Since 2021

 

Randy has a vast amount of academic, professional executive, and volunteer board experience. As well as a Bachelor of Administration from the University of Regina, he also holds his CPA.CMA (Chartered Professional Accountant) and CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designations. Randy currently also volunteers as the Canmore Rotary Foundation Treasurer and was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award CPA Alberta. 

 

BVP Volunteer Since 2025

 

Anne is a versatile healthcare professional with extensive experience in business administration across consultancy, project coordination, and account management. She is passionate about improving healthcare services through strategic thinking, data-driven decision-making, and people-centered approaches. Anne is known for building trusted relationships, analyzing complex challenges, and aligning diverse interests to deliver meaningful outcomes. Anne also currently volunteers with BVP as a Compassionate Companion, and she has a MSc in Global Politics – International Relations, from Birkbeck, University of London (United Kingdom) along with a MSc in Social Sciences Specialization: Management & Organization from the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands. 

 

BVP Volunteer Since 2023

 

Andrew was born and raised in Sydney Australia and Moved to Canada in 2010. After completing his Science Degree at the University of Sydney, he went on to obtain a Medical Degree in London England. His post graduate family physician training included a 6-month post in palliative care training with Pilgrims Hospice in Canterbury, England. Dr. Kirk is thrilled to think of holistic palliative care services in a hospice setting serving the Bow Valley and surrounding regions. Since 2010 Dr. Kirk has worked as a family physician in Canmore, and from 2022 to present he has been working solely with the Stoney Nakoda First Nation.  

 

BVP Volunteer Since 2023

 

Belinda is a retired healthcare leader, with a broad background in system wide innovative initiatives that improved access to care across the spectrum. She has always been curious and interested in improving the quality of life for individuals with health care issues and decided to join the BVP board of directors in 2021. She has also served on several not-for-profit boards including Literacy Alberta and PolicyWise for children and families. Belinda likes playing tennis in the summer and skiing in the winter. A particularly good day of hers includes spending time with her daughters and grandchildren – ending always with a delicious meal around the family dinner table. 

 

BVP Volunteer Since 2021

 

Donna has been a Registered Nurse for 40 years, specializing in Emergency Nursing at the Banff Mineral Springs Hospital for nearly 3 decades and then chronic disease management and health promotion for the Primary Care Network. Now retired, her volunteer activities include 40 years of volunteer medical work at Sunshine Village and serving on various working committees with BVP. Donna finds it motivating and rewarding to work with folks who share the dream of building a hub for palliative care programs and a hospice home for all Bow Valley residents. Like most people who choose to live in the Bow Valley, she loves being active outdoors – skiing – of all kinds, birding, hiking, biking, and canoeing in the mountains!  

 

BVP Volunteer Since 2019

 

Leslie has a degree in Physical Geography and minor in Geology from the University of Denver she is now retired from a career in Earth Sciences. Leslie was born and raised in Calgary and always kept the beauty of Rocky Mountains in her view. Leslie believes that those who choose to live in the Bow Valley should be able to say goodbye in their own way. She joined BVP in 2023 as a board member and is honoured to serve to help facilitate an environment to make that happen. Residents of the entire Bow Valley should know that there is a special place of resources for all who are facing an end-of-life diagnosis. Therefore, it is most important that there is a building that can offer this valuable care.   

 

BVP Volunteer Since 2023