We`re very proud 2,000 students in Canadian Rockies Public Schools benefit each year from support through the Wim & Nancy Pauw Foundation.

Our donations help sustain:
• 1,014 students in Outdoor Experiential Learning🌲
• 993 students, Kindergarten to Grade 8, in Outdoor Pursuits
• 661 students, Grades 7 to 12, in athletics ⛹️
• 434 students receive wrap-around wellness supports
• 110 students in WimWE and 35 students in the WILD program 🚣

We love funding opportunities that reach students in the Bow Valley throughout their school years.

Pond hockey brings people together through a simple, shared love of the game.

Run entirely by volunteers, Bow Valley Pond Hockey provides a welcoming recreational space where players of different skill levels and backgrounds can get on the ice and be part of the community 🏒

Our support helps cover ice rental costs, keeping the league affordable and accessible so more people can participate ⛸️

By reducing barriers and supporting volunteer led programming, the league continues to encourage active lifestyles and make recreation more accessible across the Bow Valley.

We believe strong communities grow when young people have the chance to get involved, feel included, and stay active.

Since 2014, we have supported local efforts to make sport more accessible for youth across the Bow Valley through the True Sport Youth Fund 🚴

Our financial support helps community recreation organizations cover essential needs such as coaching certification, safety education, and equipment, so more young people can participate ⚾

In 2025, 19 local clubs and associations received $80,000 to support inclusive, community-based sport.

Applications are now open, and the deadline is February 22, 2026.

Community is built by connecting people together, and that is exactly what @cyancanmore continues to create across the Bow Valley.

We are proud of our renewed two-year funding commitment supporting CYAN’s work to foster connection and belonging for young adults 🤝

Here is a look at what is coming up this February:

• Poetry workshop ✍️
• Winter yoga sessions 🧘🏾‍♀️
• Intro to cross country skate ski 🎿
• How to create your own soap 🧼

From wellness to the arts, CYAN’s programming strengthens the social fabric of the Bow Valley and reminds us why this is such a great place to live.

A recent CBC story features an 11-year-old from Mînî Thnî who first learned to cross-country ski through Spirit North, has already competed at the Alberta Cup, and will soon head to the Alberta Winter Games to compete in biathlon ❄

Stories like this show what is possible when young people have access to opportunity, mentorship, and support, and show the impact of Spirit North’s work with Indigenous youth across Canada ⛷️

We`re proud to provide @spiritnorthxc with ongoing funding support.

📸 Spirit North program participants

We are pleased to extend our support for Take Me Outside with a new three-year commitment that promotes student well-being, encourages physical activity, and enhances learning by being outdoors.

❄ This support includes the annual Take Me Outside Winter Challenge, which invites educators and learners to get outside from February 2 to 13 and embrace the excitement of winter.

🌱 By getting outside, students gain more than fresh air, they build a foundation to support well-being and lifelong learning.

📸 Take Me Outside + participants

Building a caring, connected community starts with showing up for one another, especially in the colder months ❄️

Here’s what @bowvalleyshelter is up to this winter:

• Collecting new and gently used sleeping bags in January 🛏️
• Hosting their next Clothing & Gear Swap on February 6 and 7 👕
• Providing ongoing support for people who are unhoused or housing insecure 🩵

We’re proud to support this vital organization that helps build a strong and inclusive Bow Valley for everyone. Learn more @bowvalleyshelter