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Bow Island Elks #440

March 16, 2026

On March 10th, Bow Island Elks #440 presented several donation cheques to three Health Care related organizations.

These organizations included:

1. Bow Island & District Health Foundation ($15,000) to support the replacemnt of the cupboards and appliances in the Long Term Care Dining Room.

Shown in the above photo are:

Front row: Nelson Braden, Garry Repas, Randi Lynn (BIDHF Vice Chair), Brenda Liggett (BIDHF Chair), Wess Laidlaw, Brett Wozniak

Back Row: Robin Knibbs, Dennis Thacker, Brad Hopkins, Gavin Thacker, Travis Noga

2. Pleasan View Lodge ($25,500) to support the installation of a new therapeutic tub for the residents.

Front Row: Nelson Braden, Garry Repas, Kyle Robertson, Jim Babe, Joyce Turner, Tyson Ormann, Wes Laidlaw Back Row: Wade Gyorfi, Robin Knibbs, Dennis Thacker, Brad Hopkins, Travis Noga, Gavin Thacker

3. HALO ($6000) to support operational costs for the helicopter ambulance service.

Front Row: Nelson Braden, Garry Repas, Dale Thacker, Wes Laidlaw, Gavin Thacker. Back Row: Wade Gyorfi, Robin Knibbs, Dennis Thacker, Brad Hopkins

Special thanks are extended to each of the Elks members for their continuing efforts in raising funds to support our community!