RED DEER HOSPICE SOCIETY
99 Arnot Avenue
Red Deer, Alberta T4R 3S6
Charitable Registration No. 86645 0547 RR0001
In Central Alberta, Some Stories Are Written in the Saddle
In Central Alberta, rodeo arenas, ranches, and country roads have shaped countless lives. For many of our residents, horses aren’t just part of a favourite memory, they’re part of who they are. So when Jim shared stories of his life as a rancher and cowboy, including competing at the Calgary Stampede and earning the Ponoka Stampede Old Timers title in calf roping, our team knew this Westerner Day kick off called for something a little extra again.
Along with a pancake breakfast served by our incredible volunteers, two special visitors arrived. As if they recognized a true horseman, Zavani and Hallmark seemed naturally drawn to Jim before making their way around Hospice to visit other residents through our patio doors.
At Red Deer Hospice, every resident’s story helps guide the moments we create. By taking the time to know the people in our care, we can create moments that honour the lives they’ve lived and the things that have always brought them joy.
A heartfelt thank you to our volunteers, Kelleigh from First Call Restorations, Doreen Kulcsar of Key Warmbloods, and Janine Olson of Two Willows Equine for helping make this special Westerner Day possible.
If you grew up in Central Alberta, what’s one tradition that instantly takes you back?
