There’s Oscar. And Dora. And Rosie. But for those who work in professional theatre in Calgary, the name everyone covets is Betty. The Betty Mitchell Awards, named after one of our city’s theatrical pioneers, were started in 1998 to celebrate and honour the best of the best in Calgary’s professional theatre.

Calgary’s theatre community gathered en-masse at Vertigo Theatre Aug 24 for the 18th annual Betty Mitchell Awards which honoured the finest productions of the 2014-15 season. It was Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) that would be the big winner this night garnering 10 Bettys in total.  Its co-production with Ghost River Theatre of The Last Voyage of Donald Crowhurst took six Bettys alone including Best Play (David van Belle and Eric Rose), Best New Play, Best Direction, Best Actor (Braden Griffiths), Projection or Video Design (Wladimiro A, Woyno R, Matthew Waddell and Laura Anzola) and Lighting Design (Kerem Cetinel).

The Shakespeare Company also won big this night with Myla Southward taking top honours in the Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance in As You Like It,  the nod for Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role went to Geoffrey Simon Brown for his role in Equivocation, Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Comedy or Musical was won by Julie Orton for her performance in As You Like It and Karl Sine won Outstanding Choreography or Fight Direction for Othello. Outstanding Performance by an Actor in a Comedy or Musical honours went to Kevin Corey, One Man, Two Guvnors, Theatre Calgary while Amanda Lisman won Outstanding Performance by an Actress in a Drama for her role in ATP’s Venus in Fur. Others in attendance at the awards ceremony this night included: Vertigo consultant Tom McCabe and executive director Rose Brow; stage manager Emma Brager; actor Eric Wigston; visual artist Brianna Strong; Theatre Calgary’s Christopher Loach; Downstage Theatre’s Dale Turri; actresses Allison Lynch and Arielle Rombough; actors Bernard Starlight; nominee Ronda Borneman; Olds College Fashion Institute manager Teri McKinnon with colleague Robert La Flamme and graduate Ashley Allen; Forte Musical Theatre artistic director Joe Slabe; arts patron Neal Halstead; Stage West’s Jory Rossiter; Betty’s publicist Kaye Dauter-Booth; and Third Street Theatre artistic director Jonathan Brower.

Pictured at the 18th Annual Betty Mitchell Awards held Aug 24 at Vertigo Theatre are Vertigo consultant Tom McCabe and Vertigo executive director Rose Brow. The Betty’s honoured the best productions of the 2014-15 Calgary theatre season.

Pictured, from left, at the 18th Annual Betty Mitchell Awards held Aug 24 at Vertigo Theatre are stage manager Emma Brager, actor Eric Wigston and visual artist Brianna Strong.

Pictured at the 18th Annual Betty Mitchell Awards held Aug 24 at Vertigo Theatre are Theatre Calgary communications ace Christopher Loach and Downstage Theatre’s Dale Turri.

Pictured at the 18th annual Betty Mitchell Awards held Aug 24 at Vertigo Theatre is Jory Rossiter who recently starred in Stage West’s Rumours & Dreams.

Looking great at the 18th Annual Betty Mitchell Awards held Aug 24 at Vertigo Theatre are actress Arielle Rombough with actor Bernard Starlight.

The annual Betty Mitchell Awards would not be the same were it not for the attendance of patron Neal Halstead (left) and Forte Musical Theatre director Joe Slabe. The 18th annual awards ceremony was held Aug 24 at Vertigo Theatre.

All smiles at the 18th annual Betty Mitchell Awards held Aug 24 at Vertigo Theatre are Betty Mitchell Awards publicist Kaye Dauter-Booth and Third Street Theatre artistic director Jonathan Brower.

All smiles at the 18th annual Betty Mitchell Awards held Aug 24 at Vertigo Theatre are, from left, nominee Ronda Borneman, Olds College Fashion Institute manager Teri McKinnon, instructor Robert La Flamme and graduate Ashley Green.

The much-anticipated grand opening of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts certainly didn’t disappoint. The who is who in government, business, arts and philanthropy gathered Aug 26 for the incredible opening of the first major performance space to be built in Calgary in 30 years.

From concept to opening night, the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts took  16 years to complete. Its footprint is more than 95,000 square feet and is located on the southeast side of Mount Royal University campus. The $90.5 million community space was made possible through donations, government funding, accessing reserves and some financing. But the world-class facility would not have been possible were it not for the outstanding philanthropy of the Taylor family who made a $21 million donation, the largest in Mount Royal’s history.  Their amazing gift is reflected in not only the name of the building, but the naming of the Bella Concert Hall in honour of the Taylor family matriarch-Mary Belle Taylor, a tireless supporters of education.

“We are proud to help share the joy of music with the community through this world-class facility dedicated to instruction and the performing arts,” said Don Taylor. “The Bella Concert Hall fills a special place in our hearts. Bella was a tireless supporter of education, and we know she would have loved this building as much as we do.”

Highlights of the evening were numerous not the least of which were stunning performances from Stephania Romaniuk, Kevin Chen and Timothy Chooi. The ribbon-cutting ceremony by Premier Rachel Notley, Deputy Mayor Diane Colley-Urquhart, Elder Clarence Wolfleg, MRU president David Docherty and philanthropists Don and Ruth Taylor was met with thunderous applause.

Others in attendance this night included: MRU board chair Bryan Pinney; Calgary Reads’ Steacy Collyer; RGO’s Ross Glen and his wife Shirley; Iris Evans; Al Duerr and his wife Kit Chan; philanthropists Bob and Carol Brawn; National Music Centre president and CEO Andrew Mosker; past MRU president Thomas Wood and his wife Della Mae Wood; philanthropists Ron Mannix, Agnes Cooke and Joan Snyder; recent Order of Canada inductees Jim Dinning and Mary Rozsa de Coquet; Platinum Round Table CEO’s Catherine Brownlee and Heather Douglas; my terrific MRU communications ‘handlers’ Stacey Smith and Bryan Weismiller; MLA Richard Gotfried; Marquis Communities’ Joseph Leung and his wife Cindy Leung; philanthropists David and Leslie Bissett and Dick and Lois Haskayne; proud parents of piano prodigy Kevin Chen, Matthew Chen and Kathy Jiang; MRU Conservatory director Elaine Danelekso; Heather Klimchuk; Trimac CFO Scott Culver; Caltech Surveys’ Roberta White; Tina Rossi; Tamarack Valley’s Randene Seeman; Kris Docherty; Cheryl Oates, press secretary to Premier Rachel Notley; philanthropist Jenny Belzberg; past MRU Conservatory director and current CPO president and CEO Paul Dornian; and emcee Dave Kelly.

Pictured at the grand opening of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts Aug 26 are avid arts supporter Jenny Belzberg with past MRU Conservatory director and current CPO president and CEO Paul Dornian

Among the hundreds of guests in attendance at the fabulous grand opening of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts Aug 26 were, from left, MRU board chair Bryan Pinney, Calgary Reads’ Steacy Collyer, Shirley Glen, Iris Evans and Ross Glen.

Pictured, from left, at the grand opening of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts Aug 26 are National Music Centre president and CEO Andrew Mosker, past MRU president Thomas Wood and his wife Della Mae Wood and philanthropist Ron Mannix.

Pictured, from left, at the grand opening of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts Aug 26 are Al Duerr and his wife Kit Chan with philanthropists Carol and Bob Brawn.

The first major performance space to be built in Calgary in 30 years, the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts, opened its doors in grand style Aug 26. Among the hundreds of guests in attendance were supporters Agnes Cook (left) and Joan Snyder.

Having a great laugh at the grand opening of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts Aug 26 are recent Order of Canada recipients Mary Rozsa de Coquet and Jim Dinning.

MLA Richard Gotfried (right) was among the hundreds of guests who attended the grand opening of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts Aug 26. Joining Gotfried are Marquis Communities’ Joseph Leung and his wife Cindy Leung.

Posing for the lens at the grand opening of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts Aug 26 are, from left, Platinum Round Table co- CEO Catherine Brownlee, Platinum Round Table co-CEO Heather Douglas and MRU’s Stacey Smith.

Renowned philanthropists Dick and Lois Haskayne were among the hundreds of guests who attended the grand opening of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts Aug 26.

Renowned philanthropists David and Leslie Bissett were among the hundreds of guests who attended the grand opening of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts Aug 26.

Piano prodigy Kevin Chen received thunderous applause after his performance at the grand opening of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts Aug 26. Joining Chen are his proud parents Matthew Chen and Kathy Jiang.

Trimac CFO Scott Calver is surrounded by admirers at the grand opening of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts Aug 26. Joining Calver, from left, are MRU’s Stacey Smith, Caltech Surveys’ Roberta White, Tamarack Valley’s Randene Seeman and Tina Rossi.

MRU Conservatory director Elaine Danelesko (left) and Heather Klimchuk pose for the lens at the grand opening of the Taylor Centre for the Performing Arts Aug 26.

It’s a match made in heaven. Hermes and Spruce Meadows. Does it get any better? The French luxury retailer started in 1837 Paris as a harness and saddle workshop. And its presence in the equestrian world has been felt ever since. Hermes equestrian clothing and equipment are among the best in the world. It’s handmade saddles are coveted- perhaps even more than its iconic Birkin bag.

For the first time, Hermes sponsored the Spruce Meadows Masters Tournament held last weekend. And in another first, Hermes has sponsored a Canadian rider-the handsome Ben Asselin, a rising star in the show-jumping world with a pedigree to rival Hermes. His grandparents-Ron and Marg Southern, built Spruce Meadows and his father, Jonathan Asselin, is a Canadian Olympian show-jumper.

Lovers of all things Hermes gathered for a cocktail reception at the Ranchmen’s Club Sept 10 so sip and nosh and have the opportunity to meet third-generation Hermes saddle-maker Nicolas Cornebois. Among the guests in attendance were: Marg Southern and Ben Asselin; Kyle Koss; Holt Renfrew’s Deb Kerr and Tracy Logan; Avenue magazine’s Jocye Byrne, Kathe Lemon and Ricky Zayshley; fashion blogger Casey Wagar; Critical Mass’ Matthieu Adenis; Hermes’ Kendra Thompson, Adrienne Bailly, Amy de Merlis, Aurelie Ferrut and Sue Love; Angela and Sheika Kolias; Western Living’s Karen Ashbee and her husband Dr. Paul Salo; Cindy Leung and Sollena Sun; Shaun Ford & Co. president Shaun Ford; uber fashion designer Paul hardy; Olympian Mark Tewksbury and his partner Rob Mabee; and Ken and Andy Meghadam.

Among the select group of guests in attendance at the Hermes-hosted cocktail reception held Sept 10 at the Ranchmen’s Club were Sollena Sun (left) and Cindy Leung.

Avenue Magazine editor-in-chief Kathe Lemon (left) and publisher Joyce Byrne pose for the lens at the Hermes-hosted cocktail reception held Sept 10 at the Ranchmen’s Clu

Shaun Ford & Co. president Shaun Ford (left) and uber fashion designer Paul Hardy were among those in attendance at the Hermes-hosted cocktail reception held Sept 10 at the Ranchmen’s Club.

Mark Tewksbury (left) and his partner Rob Mabee pictured at the Hermes-hosted cocktail reception held Sept 10 at the Ranchmen’s Club. The reception marked the first time Hermes has had a presence at Spruce Meadows.

All smiles, from left, at the Hermes-hosted cocktail reception held Sept 10 at the Ranchmen’s Club are Angela Kolias, Western Living’s Karen Ashbee and Sheika Kolias. The reception marked the first time Hermes has had a presence at Spruce Meadows.

Pictured, from left, at the Hermes-hosted cocktail reception held Sept 10 at the Ranchmen’s Club are Hermes equestrian account executive Aurelie Ferrut, third-generation Hermes saddle-maker Nicolas Cornebois and Hermes’ Sue Love. This marks the first time Hermes has had a presence at Spruce Meadows.

Pictured, from left, at the Hermes-hosted cocktail reception held Sept 10 at the Ranchmen’s Club are Critical Mass’ Matthieu Adenis and his partner, Avenue Magazine’s Ricky Zayshley, Hermes Canada’s Kendra Thompson and Hermes Vancouver general manager Adrienne Bailly. This marks the first time Hermes has had a presence at Spruce Meadows.

Ken and Andy Meghadam looked fashionably fabulous at the Hermes-hosted cocktail reception held Sept 10 at the Ranchmen’s Club.

The iconic Lougheed House was the place to be Sept 11 as lovers of all things historic-and fashionable-gathered for Daring Deco- a 1920s fashion show featuring rare apparel from the private collection of renowned Vancouver fashion historian Ivan Sayers.

The VIP reception, hosted by Sayers, afforded guests the opportunity of learning little-known insights about WWI era clothing, the early and late 1920s and the daring flapper look. The runway performance, held in a specially erected tent for the occasion, featured live music, period dancing and Borzio Russian Wolf Hound show dogs. Post-show featured live jazz, tours of the Museum floor with Curator Trisha Carleton and refreshments and hors d’oeuvres prepared by proprietors Kerri Murray and Rob Grisdale.

Guests in attendance this night included: Jeanne Lougheed and her son Stephen, his wife Mary and their daughter Kathleen; Trimac’s Jeff McCaig and his wife Marilyn; Lougheed House executive director Kirstin Evenden and colleague Juila Gunst; philanthropists David and Margot Kitchen; Dr. Chen Fong; Lee Richardson; Sen. Elect Mike Shaikh and his wife Linda; emcee Ken Lima Coelho; pianist Sarah Vann; Cedric Blary; and Trudy Cowan.

Proceeds from the evening were directed to the Lougheed House Conservation Society which provides immersive experiences for youth while showcasing our unique heritage.

Lougheed House played host Sept 11 as guests gathered for Daring Deco- a 1920’s fashion show. Pictured, from left, are Jeanne Lougheed with Trimac’s Jeff McCaig and his wife Marilyn.

Pictured, from left, at Daring Deco- a 1920’s fashion show held at Lougheed House Sept 11 are David and Margot Kitchen with Dr. Chen Fong.

Pictured at Daring Deco- a 1920’s fashion show held at Lougheed House Sept 11 are Lougheed House executive director Kirstin Evenden and renowned Vancouver fashion historian Ivan Sayers who presented extremely rare apparel from is own private collection.

Pictured at Daring Deco- a 1920’s fashion show held at Lougheed House Sept 11 are Trudy Cowan (left) and Lougheed House executive director Kirstin Evenden.

A quarter of a century is a long, long time for anything. Think marriage. Or working for the same company. Or living in the same house. But in the challenging magazine industry, 25 years is an eternity. One can think of myriad magazines that have come and go over the years, but for those with an interest in reading about Calgary’s business community (ergo everyone), Business in Calgary magazine has been the go-to publication for two and a half decades.

Such a magnificent milestone is cause for celebration and that is exactly what more then 350 guests of the iconic publication did Sept 3 at the Calgary Petroleum Club.

The event brought together prominent Calgarians who have appeared on past covers along with new and longtime local entrepreneurs. Highlights of the evening included speeches from the first editor and one of the first owners of Business in Calgary, John Challice and Calgary Flames President and CEO Ken King.

A great video montage included glimpses into the past along with inspiring words for the future from Ken King, Doug Mitchell, George Brookman, Jim Kinnear and Sue Riddell Rose.
Some of the best entrepreneurial stories the world has to offer have been told in Business in Calgary. In the words of publisher Pat Ottmann: ‘We have been fortunate to have met and worked with so many accomplished business leaders and entrepreneurs. To our families, friends, supporters and encouragers, our community partners and to those who have shared your stories: thank you.”

Among the more than 350 guests in attendance this night were: Fortune Industries’ Lou MacEachern; GDI Servpro’s Fred Edwards; Emergo chairman Alfred Balm and his son, managing director Dr. Mike Balm; MNP’s Trevor and Rochelle Winkler; Lammle’s Western Wear & Tack’s Barry and Marie Lammle; Wood Automotive Group’s Gerry Wood; Supreme Men’s Wear’s Darren and Charli Biedermann; Prestige Railings & Stairs’ Blaine and Rosellyn Wickerson; Haskayne School of Business’ Jim Dewald with Danya Dewald; West Canadian Digital Imaging’s George Brookman and Irene Price; Foothills Industrial Products’ Rich Waller and his wife Jane McCaig; and Engel & Volkers’ Zak Miller with Saima Chaudhri.

From your friends at the Calgary Herald, happy silver anniversary and here’s to another successful 25 years!

than 350 guests gathered at the Petroleum Club Sept 3 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Business in Calgary magazine. Pictured are Zak Miller (Engel & Volkers) and Saima Chaudhri.

Fortune Industries’ Lou MacEachern (left) and GDI SErvpro’s Fred Edwards pictured at the 25th anniversary of Business in Calgary magazine celebration held Sept 3 at the Petroleum Club.

Chairman and legendary philanthropist Alfred Balm (left) and his son, Emerge managing director Dr. Mike Balm were among the more than 350 guests who attended the 25th anniversary of Business in Calgary magazine celebration held Sept 3 at the Petroleum Club.

Pictured at the 25th anniversary of Business in Calgary magazine celebration held Sept 3 at the Petroleum Club are MNP’s Trevor Winkler and Rochelle Winkler.

Pictured, from left, at the 25th anniversary of Business in Calgary magazine celebration held Sept 3 at the Petroleum Club are Barry Lammle and Marie Lammle of Lammle’s Western Wear & Tack, and Gerry Wood of Wood Automotive Group.

Pictured at the 25th anniversary of Business in Calgary magazine celebration held Sept 3 at the Petroleum Club are Supreme Men’s Wear’s Charli and Darren Biedermann.

West Canadian Digital Imaging’s George Brookman and Irene Price were among the more than 350 guests who gathered at the Petroleum Club Sept 3 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Business in Calgary magazine.

Among the more than 350 guests who attended the 25th anniversary of Business in Calgary magazine celebration held Sept 3 at the Petroleum Club were Rosellyn Wickerson and Blaine Wickerson of Prestige Railings & Stairs Ltd.

Among the more than 350 guests who attended the 25th anniversary of Business in Calgary magazine celebration held Sept 3 at the Petroleum Club were Jim Dewald (Haskayne School of Business) and Danya Dewald.

Cardiovascular disease in the leading cause of death in our country. Heart health-or lack thereon-will affect each and every one of us in some way. The good news, however, is that in our very midst we have the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta — a large organization with fully 1,500 individuals providing a presence at each Calgary hospital. The services offered by the institute encompass health promotion, disease prevention and, of course, research. And as you can well imagine, offering myriad services is not inexpensive so thank goodness then for the success of the second annual The Beat Goes on Gala which was held Sept. 12 in the Palomino Room at the BMO Centre, Stampede Park.

The SRO gala was not only fun and informative, but hugely successful as well with more than $525,000 (net) being raised. That Juno Award-winning artist Jesse Cook and 10-year old piano prodigy Kevin Chen provided the evening’s entertainment added greatly to the evening’s cache.

And a stunning example of the evening’s philanthropy was shown when the signature auction item — a full day heart-healthy package quarterbacked by Libin Institute director Dr. Todd Anderson, garnered a cool $100,000!

Proceeds from the gala will be directed to the congenital heart disease program and researchers focused on preventative strategies. Kudos to all involved on the success of the gala-especially gala co-chairs Tony Dilawri of Dilawri Group of Companies fame and Ken King, Calgary Flames president.

Others among the several hundred guests in attendance included: Marc and Deb Staniloff; Jay and Karen Westman; Dave Duckett and his wife Sheila Cennon; Ebony Lewis; Bob and Maria Harris; renowned philanthropist Ann McCaig; Alvin Libin and his son Bobby; Ellen Dilawri; Marilyn King; Sarine Mustapha; Lisa Atkins; Tina Giesbrecht; Katelyn Krueger;Karen Anderson; U of C president Dr. Elizabeth Cannon; Cumming School of Medicine Dean Dr. Jon Meddings; Northern Cross’ Richard Wyman and JoAnne Humphry; Ike Kolias; Resverlogix’s Don McCaffrey; Dr. Francois Boulanger; Brenda Huband; Calgary Health Trust CEO Jill Olynyk; U of C vice-president, development, Nuvyn Peters; Dr. Ed O’Brien; Dr. Imtiaz Ali; Sam and Beverley Mozell; CP’s Mark Wallace; Tony and Kay VandenBrink; Jeff and Wendy Kohn; Sonny Mottahed and his wife Katrina Olson-Mottahed; Shirley Peeters; and legal ace Gordy Hoffman and his wife Eva with guests Fouad and Masioon El Kardy.

Pictured, from left, at the 2nd annual Libin Institute presented The Beat Goes on Gala held Sept 12 in the BMO Centre at Stampede Park are event supporters Dave Duckett, Marc Staniloff, Jay Westman and Brian Sidorsky. The SRO event featured a performance from special guest Juno Award winning artist Jesse Cook.

Among the hundreds of guests in attendance at the 2nd annual The Beat Goes on Gala presented by the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta were, from left, Maria Harris, Karen Westman, Deb Staniloff, Sheila Cennon and Ebony Lewis.

Sonny Mottahed and his wife Katrina Olson-Mottahed were all smiles at the 2nd annual The Beat Goes on Gala presented by the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.

Co-chair of the 2nd annual The Beat Goes on Gala presented by the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta Tony Dilawri, partner, Dilawri Group of Companies, is surrounded by lovelies, from left, Tina Giesbrecht, wife Ellen Dilawri, Sarine Mustapha and Lisa Atkins at the SRO event held Sept 12.

Northern Cross’ Richard Wyman and JoAnne Humphry were among the hundreds of guests in attendance at the 2nd annual The Beat Goes on Gala presented by the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.

Pictured, from left, at the 2nd annual The Beat Goes on Gala presented by the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta are institute director Dr. Todd Anderson and his wife Karen with Marilyn King and her husband Ken King, gala co-chair and Calgary Flames president. The SRO event netted more than $525,000.

Bob Harris (left) and Ike Kolias were all smiles at the 2nd annual The Beat Goes on Gala presented by the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.

Pictured at the 2nd annual The Beat Goes on Gala presented by the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta held Sept 12 are Calgary Health Trust’s Cicely Patrick (left) and Shirley Peeters.

Among the hundreds of guests in attendance at the 2nd annual The Beat Goes on Gala presented by the Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta were, from left, legal ace and tireless philanthropist Gordy Hoffman and his wife Eva Hoffman with Maisoon and Fouad El Kardy.

Pictured at The Beat Goes on Gala presented by Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta are the institute’s Al-Karim Walli (left) with headline entertainer this night Juno Award winner Jesse Cook. Photo: Monique de St. Croix.

A rather chilly day Sept. 15 certainly didn’t dampen the enthusiasm, participation nor dollars raised at the 35th annual Calgary Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic Presented by Scotiabank.  Both the Hamptons Golf Club and Country Hills Golf Club played host to 420 golfers on 54 holes including representatives from the Flames, Roughnecks, Hitmen and Stampeders along with management, alumni and local celebrities. The season-launching event raised an impressive $385,000 for the Flames Foundation for Life. Since its inception, the Foundation, with the support of partners and donors, has raised millions for education, health and wellness, and amateur and grassroots sports. Last season the Flames Foundation for Life distributed over $2.6 million alone.

Following the day of golf, all participants met at the Scotiabank Saddledome for the dinner reception and awards presentations. Flames players Michael Frolik and Mason Raymond led their teams to first place in low gross and low net scores and have some new bling as a result- championship rings custom designed by Jewels by Maxime’s. Other highlights included Flames alumnus Brent Krahn’s hole in one at the Calgary Sports and Entertainment/Coca-Cola hole at Country Hills which awarded him $10,000 and Flames seasons tickets. Flames defenceman Deryk Engelland was awarded longest drive at Country Hills and Brandon Bollig took the longest drive award at Hamptons for the second year in a row. Sean Monahan claimed closest to the pin at the Hamptons. Others enjoying the 35th annual tournament included: Flames alumni Perry Berezan, Jim Peplinski, Mike Commodore and Dana Murzyn, to name but a few; Flames Ambassadors Ken McCowan and Terry Moore; Remington Development’s Randy Remington and Cody Clayton; Flames Foundation executive director Candice Goudie; Don Seaman; AirSprint’s Brennan Thomson and Sean Kellington; Safeway’s Brent Kirschner; Post Media’s Ed Huculak with colleagues Mike Slimm and Mike Rayburn; Vintage Group’s Lance Hurtubise; Bracko Brothers’ Carey Bracko; Flames COO John Bean with colleague Mike Franco; ATB Financial’s John Windwick; PGA golfer and avid Flames fan Graham DeLaet; Flames Foundation chairman Jeff McCaig; Rotary Flames House medical director Dr. Marli Robertson; Alberta Children’s Hospital pediatrics department head Dr. Jim Kellner; Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation president and CEO Saifa Koonar; Lyle Edwards, Calgary Flames Charity Gold Classic Chairman; and others pictured below.

Pictured, from left at the 35th annual Calgary Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic post tournament dinner held Sept 15 in the ‘dome’ are Flames Ambassador Ken McCowan, Flames alumni Perry Berezan, Flames Foundation for Life executive director Candice Goudie and Flames alumni Jim Peplinski. The tournament raised $385,000 for the Flames Foundation for Life.

Pictured, from left at the 35th annual Calgary Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic post tournament dinner held Sept 15 in the ‘dome’ are AirSprint’s Brennan Thomson, Don Seaman and AirSprint’s Sean Kellington. The tournament raised $385,000 for the Flames Foundation for Life.

, from left at the 35th annual Calgary Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic post tournament dinner held Sept 15 in the ‘dome’ are up-and-coming Flames stars Matt Stajan, Mark Giordano, T.J. Brodie and Joe Colborne.

Pictured, from left at the 35th annual Calgary Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic post tournament dinner held Sept 15 in the ‘dome’ are Safeway’s Brent Kirschner with Post Media’s Ed Huculak, Mike Slimm and Mike Rayburn.

Cal 0926 Flames 5 Among the 420 golfers who participated in the 35th annual Calgary Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic held Sept 15 were Vintage Group’s Lance Hurtubise (left) and Bracko Brothers’ Carey Bracko.

Pictured, from left, at the 35th annual Calgary Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic post-tournament reception are PGA golfer and avid Flames fan Graham DeLaet with Flames alumnus Mike Commodore and Dana Murzyn.

Pictured, from left, at the 35th annual Calgary Flames Celebrity Charity Golf Classic post-tournament reception are ATB Financial’s John Windwick with Flames COO John Bean and colleague Mike Franco.

A gorgeous autumn afternoon and evening proved the perfect backdrop for Heritage Park’s 27th annual September Shindig. Whether the rodeo and mock gun fight,  superb live, blind and silent auction items, wonderful food, entertainment or  midway rides, there was something for everyone at the must-attend fundraiser.

For many however, it was the live auction that took centre stage. Items as varied as a Founder’s Lounge dinner for 10 and  a two week vacation on private Namena Island, Fiji to a five-bedroom Greek villa stay and an S.S. Moyie cruise for 50 people saw guests dig deep and bid top dollar for these unique items. Other highlights this night included snappy co-emceeing from broadcasting legend Darrel Janz and uber auctioneer Danny Hooper.

Kudos to all involved on the success of Shindig and hats off to major sponsors Amy Jennings, Safeway, Ecco Recycling , Highwood Distillers, PCL Construction Leaders, Raymond James and Standard General.

Guests having a marvelous time this night included: Bob and Carol Brawn with their son Dean and his wife Ellen; Krita Investments’ Ike Kolias; Harvey Thal and his wife Wynne; Larry Martin and his wife Sandy; Heritage Park president and CEO Alida Visbach and her husband Paul Corbett; Bill Macdonald and his wife Corinne; Heritage Park Society chair Gord Case; Heritage Park Foundation chair John Smeeton and his wife Brenda Ostrom; Ecco Recycling’s Alec McDougall and his wife Gail; Raymond James’ Dave Lougheed and his wife Dana; Safeway vice-president, retail operations, Dave Rodych and his wife Debbie; Highwood Distillers president Barry Wilde and his wife Melissa; PCL Construction Leaders director, business development, David Passingham; the McKeen clan comprised of Peter, Adele, Jay and Dr. Julie McKeen; Heritage Park manager, food services, Jeff Hodgson and his wife Andrea; New Interiors president Wade Schultz and his fiancee Cortney Snell; and Scotia Private Client Group director Robert Bietz and his wife Jill Timmins, director, client experience, Jaguar Land Rover Calgary.

Pictured, from left, at Heritage Park’s 27th annual September Shindig held at the park Sept 19 are guests Wynne Thal, Sandy and Larry Martin and Harvey Thal. The fab fundraiser featuring everything from a rodeo and mock gun-fight to fabulous food, auction items and rides on the antique midway.

Pictured, from left, at Heritage Park’s 27th annual September Shindig held at the park Sept 19 are Heritage Park president Alida Visbach with Raymond James’ Dave Lougheed and his wife Dana Lougheed. Raymond James was one of the invaluable sponsors of the fab fundraiser.

Pictured, from left, at Heritage Park’s 27th annual September Shindig held at the park Sept 19 are food services manager Jeff Hodgson and his wife Andrea Hodgson with PCL Construction Leaders director, business development, David Passingham.

Bill and Corinne Macdonald had a great time at Heritage Park’s 27th annual September Shindig held at the park Sept 19.

Pictured, from left, at Heritage Park’s 27th annual September Shindig held at the park Sept 19 are Canada Safeway vice-president Dave Rodych and his wife Debbie with Mellissa Wilde and her husband Highwood Distillers president Barry Wilde. Both Highwood and Safeway were invaluable sponsors this night.

Pictured, from left, at Heritage Park’s 27th annual September Shindig held at the park Sept 19 are the McKeen clan. Peter, Adele, Dr. Julie and Jay McKeen. The McKeen family and their company Jack Carter are avid supporters of Heritage Park.

All smiles for the camera at Heritage Park’s 27th annual September Shindig held at the park Sept 19 are avid park supporter Ike Kolas with Jaguar Land Rover Calgary’s Jill Timmins and her husband, Scotia Private Client Group director Robert Bietz.

New Interiors president Wade Schultz and his fiancee Cortney Snell had a great time at Heritage Park’s 27th annual September Shindig held at the park Sept 19.

The only thing missing from the recent Field of Fame Four unveiling at McDougall Centre Sept 17 was a reworked version of Queen hit We Are The Champions. A deafening  They Are the Champions would have been apt indeed given that six outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to our beloved city were honoured this day with individual stainless steel ‘stalks of wheat’ commemorating their lifetime contributions. Brainchild of Alberta Champions Society in Recognition of Community Enhancement founder Gordy Hoffman, Q.C., the Field of Fame has, since it’s inception in 2003, honoured luminaries the likes of Sen. Patrick Burns, Arthur Smith and Mary Dover, to name but a few. Field One is installed at Jamieson Place. Field Two at Calgary Court Centre Park. Field Three at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. And Field Four was unveiled this day at McDougall Centre. Joining the illustrious group of previous honourees are: Chief Crowfoot; William Roper Hull; Sydney Kahanoff; Peter Lougheed; Betty Mitchell; and Henry Wise Wood.

Pictured at the Alberta Champions Field of Fame Four unveiling at McDougall Centre Sept 17 are Alberta Champions president Gordy Hoffman, Q.C. and his wife Eva. Scores of guests gathered on the brilliant autumn day to witness the unveiling of six monuments honouring some of our greatest citizens: Chief Crowfoot; William Roper Hull; Sydney Kahanoff; Peter Lougheed; Betty Mitchell; and Henry Wise Wood.

Trico Homes’ Wayne Chiu and his wife Eleanor were among the scores of guests in attendance at the Alberta Champions Field of Fame Four unveiling at McDougall Centre Sept 17. Wayne Chiu, a recent Order of Canada recipient, is on the board of directors of the Alberta Champions.

Three words have been a part of Wood’s Homes for more than 100 years, in one way or another: Never Give Up. This promise has also now become the name for their signature event that took place on September 12 at the Hyatt – the Never Give Up Gala. The community truly is the foundation Wood’s Homes- a children’s mental health centre that employs more than 400 people working in 35 programs in Calgary, Lethbridge, Canmore, Strathmore, Fort McMurray and Fort Smith, NWT.

More than 450 guests attended the gala and enjoyed a performance from Flip Arts Academy, listened to moving testimonials from clients and supporters and danced the night away with the Dino Martinis. Wood’s Homes Foundation board member and gala chair, RBC Wealth Management’s  Kata Acheson and her committee are to be commended for the hard work and dedication that was evident to all.

The evening brought together the family that is Wood’s Homes – its many generous donors, sponsors, partners, friends and neighbours. Global Calgary’s Paul Dunphy did a fine job emceeing, with Calgary Stampeder’s running back Jon Cornish helping out with the raffle and prize draws. Some spectacular items were up for grabs – a Fiji getaway from Rick and Linda Skauge, a Stampede party at The Metropolitan Centre, a package that included a private concert with country star Lindsay Ell and a cattle drive with the Black Diamond Land & Cattle Company. The latter  was hotly contested between a bidder in the room and one on the phone – and ended up selling twice, each time for more than $25,000.

An eloquent introduction for a client speech was made by Renee Hopfner, director of community investment for Safeway, title sponsor of the event. Others in attendance included:  silver sponsors Carri Clarke and Reid Brodylo from Fort Calgary Resources;  RBC Wealth Management’s Tom Foss and his wife Jennifer; decor sponsor City Wide Towing and Recovery Services’ Ron and Wendy Voelk; bronze sponsors Canadian Oil Sands’ Trudy Curran and Laureen DuBois;  David and Linda Tuer; BMO Nesbitt Burns senior vice-president Tim Churchill-Smith; Gary Sartorio, owner of Shaganappi GM and president and CEO of Calgary Harley Davidson; and others pictured at right.

With files from Sylvia McIver

Among the hundreds of guests in attendance at Wood’s Homes Never Give up Gala held September 12 at the Hyatt were, from left, Fort Calgary Resources’ Reid Brodylo and Carri Clark with Susan and Brian Dunn. Fort Calgary Resources was the gala silver sponsor.

Posing for the lens at Wood’s Homes Never Give up Gala held September 12 at the Hyatt are silver sponsors Foss Wealth Management’s Jennifer and Tom Foss.

Pictured at Wood’s Homes Never Give up Gala held September 12 at the Hyatt are City Wide Towing and Recovery Service owners Rob and Wendy Voelk.

Pictured, from left, at Wood’s Homes Never Give up Gala held September 12 at the Hyatt are Calgary Stampeders great Jon Cornish, Wood’s Homes CEO Dr. Jane Matheson and emcee Paul Dunphy.

Wood’s Homes Foundation board chair Robert Hayes addresses the audience at Wood’s Homes Never Give up Gala held September 12 at the Hyatt.

Shaganappi GM owner and president/CEO of Calgary Harley Davidson Gary Sartorio and his son Cole pictured at Wood’s Homes Never Give up Gala held September 12 at the Hyatt.

Wood’s Homes would not be the success it is were it not for the philanthropic support of many. Pictured at Wood’s Homes Never Give up Gala held September 12 at the Hyatt are avid supporters David Tuer and his wife Linda Tuer.

Among the hundreds of guests in attendance at Wood’s Homes Never Give up Gala held September 12 at the Hyatt were Dennis and Alexis Chorney.

Even the young ones know the value of philanthropy as evidenced by their attendance at Wood’s Homes Never Give up Gala held September 12 at the Hyatt. Pictured, from left, are Holly Hnatiuk, Nika Evenson, Anna Mathison, Grace Evenson and Megan Mathison.

It’s unfathomable but true. It was not until the heroic efforts of five amazing ladies that, prior to 1929, women were not legally recognized as persons under the law. The Famous Five, as they became known, altered the course of history for all Canadians-and arguably women around the world.

Their legacy is honoured by the Famous 5 Foundation which has, since its inception: installed bronze monuments of the Famous Five in Calgary and Ottawa; worked with educators in Western Canada to ensure the study of the Famous Five is included in school curricula; hosted the inspiring Enbridge Speaker Series for Women; offered workshops and youth awards to young girls who want to make a difference in their communities.

Add to this the recently successful  The Famous 5 Gala held Oct 1 at Hotel Arts. The gastronomic gala proved the perfect pairing between the Alberta Culinary Tourism Alliance and the foundation. The aptly-numbered five-course meal featuring amazing cuisine prepared by world-class chefs. That wonderful wines accompanied each course ensured all in attendance were sublimely satiated. Superb silent auction items and tributes to women who are tops in their field added cache to the SRO event.

Chefs taking to the kitchen to create divine dining included: Kathleen Blake (Rusty Spoon); Lindsay Porter (El Cortez Mexican Kitchen + Tequila Bar); Wanda Ly (WinSport); Judy Wood (Meez Cuisine & Catering); Erin Pickering (Nicole Gourmet); Andrea Harling (MadeFoods); and Natascha Schwarzer (Cococo Chocolatiers). Mixologist Chrristina Mah, Raw Bar general manager, created a delicious pre-dinner cocktail while Willow Park Wines’ Peggy Perry expertly paired wondrous wines with each course.

Kudos to all the sponsors, guests and the tireless gala committee on the success of the event. And cheers to you sentiments go out to: Kim Berjian; Mona Csada; Mona Hunter; Donna Leonard Robb; Dana Lougheed; Carolyn Robertson; Emily Varga; Allison Webb; Fraser Abbott; Tannis Baker; Rhe Green; Liana Robberecht; and Hotel Arts executive chef Jans Hansen.

Others in attendance are pictured at right.

Pictured, from left, at the Famous 5 Gala held Oct 1 at Hotel Arts are Chef Lora Kirk, U of C’s Lucy Diep, Blakes’ Nancy Deip and Chef Lynn Crawford. The gastronomic gala was hosted by the Famous 5 Foundation and Alberta Culinary Tourism Alliance. Blakes was the gala gold sponsor.

Pictured, from left, at the Famous 5 Gala held Oct 1 at Hotel Arts are gala emcee, Calgary Herald food writer and author Gwendolyn Richards with Denca’s Jens and Lesley Birkkjaerx. Denca was one of the gala’s invaluable sponsors.

Having a wonderful time at The Famous 5 Gala held Oct 1 at Hotel Arts are Brien Perry and his wife Willow Park Wines’ Peggy Perry. Peggy selected amazing wines to accompany each of the fabulous courses.

Pictured, from left, at the Famous 5 Gala held Oct 1 at Hotel Arts are committee member Dana Lougheed and her husband Raymond James’ Dave Lougheed and Hunter Family Foundation’s Mona Hunter.

Pictured, from left, at The Famous 5 Gala held Oct 1 at Hotel Arts are Brookfield Residential’s Gisele Danis, Travel Alberta president and CEO Royce Chwin, Famous 5 Foundation chair Carolyn Robertson and Unleash Partners president Janine Keogh.

Pictured, from left, at The Famous 5 Gala held Oct 1 at Hotel Arts are BMO Nesbitt Burns’ Elizabeth Mendelman with philanthropist Sean Durfy and his wife Tracy Durfy. The “Durfs”, as they are affectionately known, left our fair city after many years to pursue other interests in the east.

Pictured, from left, at The Famous 5 Gala held Oct 1 at Hotel Arts are Famous 5 Foundation founder and CEO Frances Wright with foundation supporters Ann McCaig and her daughter Roxanne McCaig. The McCaig ladies (including daughter Jane not pictured) were day one supporters of the Famous 5 statues.

Among the several hundred guests in attendance at The Famous 5 Gala held Oct 1 at Hotel Arts was Heavens Fitness co-owner Helen Vanderburg.

Pictured, from left, at The Famous 5 Gala held Oct 1 at Hotel Arts are National Bank’s George Androulidakis and his wife Julie Morin with Hunter Family Foundation’s Mona and Derrick Hunter.

Having a great time at The Famous 5 Gala held Oct 1 at Hotel Arts are supporter Lindsey Vivers (left) and Rocky Mountain Soap Co.’s Karina Birch

Pictured with Givergy technology at The Famous 5 Gala held Oct 1 at Hotel Arts is Amy Peters. The cool tablet system allowed guests to bid for the fabulous auction items on line.

Looking fabulous at The Famous 5 Gala held Oct 1 at Hotel Arts are sisters Tara Pipella (left) and Sloan Pipella-Clark.

The statistics are shocking indeed. Worldwide, more then 663 million people lack access to safe drinking water. Every day, 1,000 children are dying from diseases linked to a lack of clean water and sanitation. Thank goodness then for UNICEF. In 2014, UNICEF provided clean water to 13.8 million people in the poorest communities in addition to providing 18 million people with water in emergencies.

And the enormous success of the 23rd Annual UNICEF Water for Life Gala held Oct 3 at the Hyatt will ensure UNICEF’s life-saving contributions continue. The SRO event (658 guests, to be precise) raised a phenomenal $964,000-nothing short of astounding especially in these challenging economic times.

Highlights of the event were numerous including:  a four-course dinner created by Hyatt Regency Calgary Chef David Flegel; an electric performance by Juno award winner and Calgarian, Kiesza; more than 140outstanding auction items; and an inspiring keynote speech by UNICEF Canada Ambassador, Bayan Yammout, who spoke of her remarkable story of survival as a child born in Lebanon during the civil war where she spent 17 years witnessing first-hand what it means to be a child impacted by conflict.

Among the guests in attendance at the glam gala were: Sue Riddell Rose, UNICEF Water for Life honorary chair and CEO of Perpetual Energy Inc. and her husband, Mike Rose CEO of Tourmaline Oil Corp; Kent Ferguson, UNICEF Water for Life Patrons Council member and managing director RBC Capital Markets and his wife Carrie; Wayne Whitlock, partner Bennett Jones LLP and his wife Penny, UNICEF Water for Life Patrons Council member; Dr. Michael Giuffre, pediatric cardiologist and his wife Heather, co-chair of the gala and their daughter Christina Giuffre, head of the gala greeting committee; Leontine Atkins, UNICEF Water for Life Patrons Council member and partner, KPMG LLP; Randy Pettipas, UNICEF Water for Life Patrons Council member and president and CEO, Global Public Affairs and his wife Luba; John Cordeau, partner Bennett Jones LLP and his wife Justice Carolyn Phillips; Chris Simard, partner Bennett Jones LLP and UNICEF Canada board member and his wife Hanita, gala co-chair; Alister Cowan, UNICEF Water for Life Patrons Council member and CFO Suncor Energy and his wife Karla; emcee Sussanne Fox and her husband Andrew;  UNICEF Canada president and CEO David Morley; UNICEF Canada board member Peter Wallis and his wife Terry; UNICEF Canada national events manager Holly Davidson and her daughter Diane Davidson, gala auction chair; Dr. James Stone and his wife Dr. Pamela Stone; Nevsun Resources’ Joe Giuffre and his wife Marcela; Calgary Municipal Land Corporation chairman Lyle Edwards and his wife Patti; and Brant Randles and his wife Margo.

The 23rd Annual UNICEF Water for Life Gala held Oct 3 at the Hyatt was a phenomenal success and raised $964,000 to ensure children worldwide have access to clean and safe drinking water. Pictured, from left, are greeting committee head Christina Giuffre with her proud parents Heather Giuffre, gala co-chair and Dr. Michael Giuffre.

Pictured at the 23rd Annual UNICEF Water for Life Gala held Oct 3 at the Hyatt are UNICEF board member Peter Wallis and his wife Terry. The SRO event raised $964,000 to ensure children worldwide have access to clean and safe drinking water.

Pictured with reason to smile at the 23rd Annual UNICEF Water for Life Gala held Oct 3 at the Hyatt are UNICEF Canada national events manager Holly Davidson and her daughter Diane Davidson, gala auction chair. The SRO event raised $964,000 to ensure children worldwide have access to clean and safe drinking water.

Looking fashionably fabulous at the 23rd Annual UNICEF Water for Life Gala held Oct. 3 at the Hyatt are Nevsun Resources’ Joe Giuffre and his wife Marcela Giuffre.

Calgary Municipal Land Corporation chairman Lyle Edwards and his wife Patti Edwards were among the 658 guests who attended the 23rd Annual UNICEF Water for Life Gala held Oct 3 at the Hyatt.

Pictured at the 23rd Annual UNICEF Water for Life Gala held Oct 3 at the Hyatt are gala co-chair Hanita Simard and her husband Chris Simard, partner, Bennett Jones LLP and UNICEF Canada Board member.

Pictured, from left, at the 23rd Annual UNICEF Water for Life Gala held Oct 3 at the Hyatt are Mike Rose, Tourmaline Oil Corp. CEO and his wife Sue Riddell Rose, UNICEF Water for Life honorary chair with friends Dr. Pamela Stone and Dr. James Stone.

Brant and Margo Randles were among the 658 guests who attended the 23rd Annual UNICEF Water for Life Gala held Oct 3 at the Hyatt.

There are those among us whose extraordinary acts of kindness-and dedication, are nothing short of inspirational. There can be no better example of same then the  Sisters of Providence.  Since 1909, the Sisters have cared for the sick, orphans, elderly and the homeless. And their incredible work continues to this day at the Father Lacombe Care Centre. Yet, with the aging baby boomer population, a newer and large centre is needed. In Aug 2013, Father Albert Lacombe Home Society announced it would begin construction of a new, 160 bed continuing care home. The $38.5 million facility- to be known as the Providence Care Centre, will be owned by the Sisters of Charity of Providence of Western Canada and built in Midnapore across from the Sisters’ 114 bed Father Lacombe Care Centre.

Supporters of the Sisters’ tireless efforts gathered Sept. 30 at the Fairmont Palliser  for a unique fundraising initiative with the goal of raising funds to purchase beds for the new facility. Providence Shines-Sisters of Providence Fashion Show and Gala was not only lots of fun, but hugely philanthropic as well with more than $150,000 being raised this night.

Fabulous fall fashions from Holt Renfrew with styling by Leah Van Loon, hair by Jerome and makeup by Shae Berry kicked off the evening. A fabulous multi-course meal, a passionate keynote address from Mary Beth Manarey and superb entertainment from trumpet virtuoso Jens Lindemann and his band rounded out the evening ensuring all in attendance had a wonderful time.

Congratulations to event co-chairs Ann Falk and Les Kiss on the success on the fundraiser. And good on you sentiments go out to all who dug deep this night and helped to purchase beds including: Theresa Coady and her daughter Danette Coady; Bennett Jones’ John Cordeau, Q.C.; Jesse Trapp; Ann McCaig; Marilyn McCaig; Basic Oil’s Mike Maughan; Vandale Oil’s Michael Vandale; Brenda McMahon; Sharon McNaughton; Ann Dalgleish; Ella Joy Maybin; Linda Legare; Cathy Gallagher; Pat Larson; event organizer, Brooks and Dodd’s Tom Dodd; and others pictured at right.

Pictured, from left at Providence Shines-Sisters of Providence Fashion Show and Gala held Sept 30 at the Fairmont Palliser are Sisters Andrea Arsenault, Magdalena Chan, Isabel Cid, Anne Hemstock and Gloria Keylor. More than $150,000 was raised to buy beds for soon-to-be open Providence Care Centre.

Pictured, from left at Providence Shines-Sisters of Providence Fashion Show and Gala held Sept 30 at the Fairmont Palliser are Eileen Coady, Linda Britton, Jessica Abt and keynote speaker this night Mary Beth Manarey.

Providence Shines-Sisters of Providence Fashion Show and Gala held Sept 30 at the Fairmont Palliser was an enormous success and raised more than $150,000 to buy beds for the new Providence Care Centre.  Fabulous fashions from Holt Renfrew were featured on the runway.

Providence Shines-Sisters of Providence Fashion Show and Gala held Sept 30 at the Fairmont Palliser was an enormous success and raised more than $150,000 to buy beds for the new Providence Care Centre.  Fabulous fashions from Holt Renfrew were featured on the runway.

Providence Shines-Sisters of Providence Fashion Show and Gala held Sept 30 at the Fairmont Palliser was an enormous success and raised more than $150,000 to buy beds for the new Providence Care Centre. Fabulous fashions from Holt Renfrew were featured on the runway but the big applause was saved for the three Sisters who took their turn on the catwalk.

Pictured at Providence Shines-Sisters of Providence Fashion Show and Gala held Sept 30 at the Fairmont Palliser are Basic Oil’s Mike Maughan (left) and Vandale Oil’s Michael Vandale.

Pictured, from left, at Providence Shines-Sisters of Providence Fashion Show and Gala held Sept 30 at the Fairmont Palliser are guests Linda Legare Cathy Gallagher and Pat Larson.

Pictured, from left, at Providence Shines-Sisters of Providence Fashion Show and Gala held Sept 30 at the Fairmont Palliser are guests Brenda McMahon, Sharon McNaughton, Ann Dalgleish and Ella Joy Maybin.

Theresa Coady and her daughter Danette Coady had a wonderful time at Providence Shines-Sisters of Providence Fashion Show and Gala held Sept 30 at the Fairmont Palliser.

Providence Shines-Sisters of Providence Fashion Show and Gala held Sept 30 at the Fairmont Palliser was an enormous success and raised more than $150,000 to buy beds for the new Providence Care Centre. Trumpet great Jens Lindemann’s performance garnered a lengthy standing ovation.

Providence Shines-Sisters of Providence Fashion Show and Gala held Sept 30 at the Fairmont Palliser was a great success and raised more than $150,000 to buy beds for the soon to be opened Providence Care Centre. Pictured are musicians Shannon Gaye and her partner Kristian Alexandrov.

Providence Shines-Sisters of Providence Fashion Show and Gala held Sept 30 at the Fairmont Palliser was a great success and raised more than $150,000 to buy beds for the soon to be opened Providence Care Centre. Pictured are Jesse Trapp with gala planner, Brooks and Dodd’s Tom Dodd.

The annual Owen Hart Foundation fundraiser has seen comic greats the likes of Jerry Seinfeld, Howie Mandel, Bob Newhart,  Robin Williams, David Steinberg, Steve Martin and Martin Short, to name but a few, take to the stage much to the delight of audiences for the past 15 years. And this year, the foundation’s 16th anniversary, featured comedian and late night host Seth Meyers.

The foundation’s 16-years of compassionate charitable service and commitment to helping those with limited resources but unlimited potential has been nothing short of astounding.
The mandate of the Owen Hart Foundation is education and as such has provided invaluable funds for a variety of social programs-specifically scholarship and housing programs which assist low-income individuals. Foundation founder, Dr. Martha Hart should be proud indeed.

More than 2,000 guests jammed the Jube for An Evening with Seth Meyers. And in a stunning display of paying it forward, more than 400 tickets to the event were donated to the Canadian Legacy Project which supports veterans with programming and financial assistance. It’s not surprising then that there is a feature film documentary being made by Lemonade pictures based on Owen Hart and the Owen Hart Foundation.

Guests in attendance this night included: Oje and Athena Hart; Miss Canada Petite Norella King;  Jacqueline Howard, volunteer director, Canadian Legacy Project; Sundance Energy’s Jeff Standen and his wife Colleen Standen, Owen Hart Foundation; Dr. Nicole Letourneau of the University of Calgary and her husband Dean Mullin, Stantec vice- president; Kavita and Ashid Bahl of For the Love of Children Society; ConocoPhillips’ Barb Simic; Dr. Brian Killick of Dentrix Dental Care; Tammi Christopher; LAR Business Concepts’ Linna Morgan; event producers Dave Howard and Kaitlin Knoll; Lemonade Pictures Canada’s Chandra Schatz and Geoff Plewes;  and Virginia Xavier of the Owen Hart Foundation.

Pictured at An Evening With Seth Meyers in support of the Owen Hart Foundation are Novella King, Miss Canada Globe Petite and Canadian Legacy Project’s Jacqueline Howard. More than 2000 guests packed the Jube and held to raise more than $150,000 for the foundation.

The recent An Evening With Seth Meyers in support of the Owen Hart Foundation raised more than $150,000 for the foundation thanks to the more than 2,000 guests who packed the Jube and invaluable sponsor MEG Energy. Pictured, from left are MEG’s Michael Tobin, Kindra Howard and Cary Schatz.

Herald social scribe Bill Brooks is a big fan of Owen Hart Foundation founder Dr. Martha Hart. The besties are pictured at An Evening With Seth Meyers held Oct 2 at the Jube. More than $150,000 was raised for the foundation.

Pictured at the 16th anniversary Owen Hart Foundation fundraiser featuring Seth Meyers are Jeff Standen of Sundance Energy Corporation, with wife Colleen Standen, volunteer at the Owen Hart Foundation.

Pictured, from left, at the 16th anniversary Owen Hart Foundation fundraiser which featured Seth Meyers are, from left, Stantec vice-president Dean Mullin and his wife Dr. Nicole Letourneau of the University of Calgary and Kavita and Ashid Bahl of For the Love of Children Society.

Pictured, from left, at the 16th anniversary Owen Hart Foundation fundraiser which featured Seth Meyers are, from left, Barb Simic of ConocoPhillips, Dr. Brian Killick of Dentrix Dental Care, Tammi Christopher and Linna Morgan of LAR Business Concepts

The Owen Hart Foundation An Evening With Seth Meyers was a great success and raised more than $150,000 for the foundation. Pictured are event producers Dave Howard and Kaitlin Knoll of The Event Group.

Pictured, from left, at The Owen Hart Foundation’s An Evening With Seth Meyers held Oct 2 at the Jube are Chandra Schatz and Geoff Plewes of Lemonade Pictures Canada with Virginia Xavier of the Owen Hart Foundation.

When dance, music-both instrumental and vocal join forces for a common cause, the result if often times magical. And magical would be an apt word indeed to describe Encore 2015-the return of Music in Motion. Readers will recall this unique fundraising initiative, in support of bone and joint health for Albertans has, since 2010, raised significant funds for research-and treatment of-bone and joint disorders including arthritis and osteoporosis. Consider that nearly one in eight Canadians suffer from a form of arthritis and the next generation is expected to see an increase to one in four-a total of ten million Canadians.

Encore 2015, presented by the Calgary Health Trust,  supported two dynamic organizations working in partnership-the McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health and Alberta Bone and Joint Health Institute (ABJHI). Encore also celebrated the legacy of the late, great Dr. Cy Frank-a man whose life was dedicated to allowing research to flourish and medical practice to progress. Dr. Frank-and the late J. R. Bud McCaig established the ABJHI in 2004 with private donations.

That more than $800,000 was raised through Encore 2015 is fabulous indeed-especially given these challenging economic times. VIP sponsors were treated to a pre-concert reception at the home of Encore co-chair Ann McCaig. The next evening saw hundreds of guests pack the Jack Singer for a concert-and never before seen performances from Alberta Ballet. Headlining it all was Holly Cole-winner of the 15th Ella Fitzgerald Award while musical greats the likes of  Senator (Ret.) Tommy Banks, Jens Lindemann and Oscar Lopez joined in on the fundraising fun.

Kudos to all involved on the success of Encore, especially co-chairs Ann McCaig and Marilyn McCaig as well as invaluable sponsors: Flames Foundation for Life (lead sponsor); Trimac (spine sponsor); Bantrel, RBC, Scotiabank and Telus (shoulder sponsors); Calgary Herald (print sponsor); Hotel Arts (accommodation sponsor); Holt Renfrew (gift sponsor); Avenue Magazine (magazine sponsor); John and Barbara Feick, Section 23 Developments, Shelf Life Books and Marg Southern (hip sponsors); Dr. Marvin Fritzler, Mawer Investment Management. Melanie J. McCaig; Qualico Communities; Ryan ULC, SO ASher Constultants and The Bernie and Jan McCaffery Foundation (knee sponsors); AbbVie Corporation, ARC Resources, Joan Cameron, Couzin Taylor LLP, The Downtown Sports Clinics, Dr. Chen Fong and Alice Chan, KPMG, Mayfair Diagnostics, MEG Energy, Diana and Steve Mulherin, Norris Family Foundation, Norton Rose Fulbright, Bill and Maggie Pringle, PwC and Sam Switzer (hand sponsors).

Select Encore 2015 attendees are pictured at right.

Encore 2015 in support of bone and join health in Alberta was an enormous success and raised more than $800,000. Pictured at the VIP reception held Oct 5 in the home of Encore co-chair Ann McCaig are former Premier Alison Redford and her daughter Sarah Jermyn. Hundreds of guests packed the Jack Singer the following evening for a fabulous concert featuring headliner Holly Cole.

Encore 2015 in support of bone and join health in Alberta was an enormous success and raised more than $800,000. Pictured at the VIP reception held Oct 5 in the home of Encore co-chair Ann McCaig (centre) are Enbridge’s D’Arcy Levesque (left) and Alberta Ballet artistic director Jean Grand Maitre.

Encore 2015 in support of bone and join health in Alberta was an enormous success and raised more than $800,000. Pictured at the VIP reception held Oct 5 in the home of Encore co-chair Ann McCaig are Allan Magee and Melanie McCaig.

Encore 2015 in support of bone and join health in Alberta was an enormous success and raised more than $800,000. Pictured are invaluable Encore sponsors RBC’s Jeff Boyd and his wife Michele.

Pictured, from left, at Encore 2015 VIP reception held in the home of co-chair Ann McCaig are Brenda Mackie, Alice Chan and Jamie Mackie.

Encore 2015 was an enormous success and raised more than $800,000 in support of bone and joint health in Alberta. Such success is thanks to the support of many sponsors and guests. Pictured at the VIP reception held in the home of co-chair Ann McCaig are, from left The Downtown Sports Clinics’ Julie Moylan, Cynthia Clark and Siobhan Duggan.

Looking fashionably fabulous at the Encore 2015 VIP reception held in the home of co-chair Ann McCaig are Babor’s Helen Levesque (right) and her daughter Lauren Plante. Encore raised more than $800,000 and also paid tribute to Levesque’s late husband, renowned researcher and clinician Dr. Cy Frank who died earlier this year.

Gail O’Brien (left) and Linda Hohol were among the 250 select guests in attendance at the Encore 2015 VIP reception held in the home of co-chair Ann McCaig.

Calgary Herald editor Lorne Motley (centre) poses for the lens with music greats Oscar Lopez (left) and Jens Lindemann at the Encore 2015 VIP reception held in the home of co-chair Ann McCaig.

Retired Senator and beloved Albertan Tommy Banks (right) did a superb job as emcee and performer at Encore 2015. Pictured with the legendary musician are his wife Ida and Calgary Herald editor Lorne Motley (left).

Encore 2015 was a huge success and raised more than $800,000. Pictured at the VIP reception held Oct 5 are Encore co-chair Marilyn McCaig (right) with, from left, Dr. Dianne Mosher, Andrea Hopps and Mawer Investment Management president Michael Mezei.

Encore 2015 was a huge success and raised more than $800,000 thanks to sponsors and guests. Pictured at the VIP reception held Oct 5 are Telus Communications sponsors Navin Arora, Pooja Arora, Lianne Calara and Lorenzo De Cicco.

It doesn’t get any better than fabulous food, great music and camaraderie. Such were the trappings at the Encore 2015 VIP reception held in the home of Encore co-chair Ann McCaig. Pictured is Hotel Arts executive chef Jan Hansen who oversaw the delectable delights served this night.

Pictured at Encore 2015 VIP reception held in the home of co-chair Ann McCaig are legendary philanthropist Marg Southern (left) and Calgary Health Trust CEO Jill Olynyk.

It’s as rare as seeing a Yeti.  Your faithful social scribe does not ‘do’ mornings. Yet, when the cause is prostate cancer, the I don’t ‘do’ becomes an ‘of course I will’. The annual Wake Up Call breakfast, held recently at the Petroleum Club, was an SRO success and raised more than $80,000- half for the Prostate Cancer Centre here in Calgary and the other half for the U of A, Edmonton.  Under the leadership of committee chair Kevin Gregor, this was the most successful Wake Up Call breakfast to date. Keynote speaker Arlene Dickinson spoke passionately as to the importance of men getting a PSA test. Prostate cancer took Dickinson’s father. Village Brewery’s Jim Button, himself a cancer survivor, did an admirable job as emcee. Prostate Cancer Canada CEO Rocco Rossi  presented the Local Hero Award to medical oncologist Dr. Dean Ruether for his amazing work at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre.

All smiles at the Wake Up Call Breakfast-a fundraiser in support of prostate cancer in Alberta held Oct 8 at the Calgary Petroleum Club are event emcee Jim Button of Village Brewery fame and Calgary Prostate Cancer Centre executive director Pam Heard. Heard accepted the Local Hero Award on behalf of medical oncologist Dr. Dean Ruether.

Scores of the hip and happening set gathered at Riverwalk Plaza, East Village for  Parkluxe 2015- a high-fashion and art showcase featuring a diverse lineup of local design, art and cuisine. Presented by Bankers Hall, the event supported PARK-a local organization with the mandate of promoting and educating local artists and fashion designers through a variety of annual workshops, sales opportunities and it’s signature fashion show- Parkluxe.

The 2015 event featured pop-up shops, music by  Mikey Da Roza, artist Cory Christopher and fashion designers Paul Hardy, Travis Taddeo, Eliza Faulkner, Malorie Urbanovitch, House of Nonie, Laura Siegel and Caitlin Power. Fashionistas in attendance this night included:  Binzento Vincente aka Vincent Law; The Stylistas, Phaedra Godchild and Brenna Hardy; fashion photographer Jason Eng with Barclay clothing designer Margaret Barclay; Julia Read and Hedkandi Salon’s Wray Bokitch; Nessa Ryan and Brookfield Properties’ Ramona Biggar; CMLC’s Kate Thompson; Daniela Condreanu;  Kait Kucy; Kelly Doody; Shawn Freeman; Murlyn Fong; Dan Clapson; Jay Skelly;  Katy Bond; Ellen Parker; Darryl Pollock; Chelsea Kindrachuk; Lauryn Vaughn Zhurkrovsky; Ceris Brady; Stephanie Louie; Tara Walker; Joanne Parish; Melanie Nearing; Alena Schock; Katrina Olson-Mottahed; Bamboo Ballroom’s Stacey Boruk;  Kate Ryder; PARK founder Kara Chomistek; Carati Diamonds’ Justin and Elaine Ng; and  Canadace Ross.

Among the hundreds of the hip and happening in attendance at Parkluxe 2015 held Oct 3 in Riverwalk Plaza, East Village were, from left, Daniela Condreanu, Kait Kucy and Kelly Doody

Pictured, from left, at Parkluxe 2015 held Oct 3 in Riverwalk Plaza, East Village are Dan Clapson, Jay Skelly, Katy Bond and Ellen Parker

Pictured, from left, at Parkluxe 2015 held Oct 3 in Riverwalk Plaza, East Village are Ceris Brady, Stephanie Louie, Tara Walker, Joanne Parish, Melanie Nearing and Alena Schock.

Posing for the lens at Parkluxe 2015 held Oct 3 in Riverwalk Plaza, East Village is Canadace Ross.

Pictured at Parkluxe 2015 held Oct 3 in Riverwalk Plaza, East Village are The Stylistas Phaedra Godchild (left) and Brenna Hardy. Pop-up shops, fabulous fashions from some of Canada’s up and coming stars and great people watching were but a few of the evening’s highlights.

Glenbow’s recent installation, Kaleidoscopic Animalia- designed and curated by fashion darling Paul Hardy, is a must see experience. Hardy, Glenbow’s 2015 Artist-In-Residence, has created an exhibition unlike anything the storied museum has ever seen.  Kaleidoscopic Animalia features treasures from the museum’s vaults that have never been displayed before. That and special loans from other institutions, historical clothing from Glenbow’s collection and couture gowns designed by Hardy specifically for this exhibition ensure this show will be the talk of the town. The thought provoking exhibition examines how animal imagery and symbols have influenced human creativity throughout the  generations. Fully 15 ‘store windows’ have been created evoking a bygone Bergdorf Goodman vibe. Think large. Elaborate. And gorgeous.

A select group of guests attended the VIP opening Oct 15 that featured a fashion show- all Hardy’s amazing designs, of course, cocktails and a first look at the exhibition. And in keeping with the animal theme, many guests donned elaborate masks. Those in attendance this night included: Glenbow president and CEO Donna Livingstone; Glenbow board chair Jim McLeod; Caltech Surveys’ Roberta White; Amanda Cain; Glenbow senior development officer Judy Black; U of C’s Kenda Swanson; Eye Health Centres’ Diana Monea and Diana McMillan; Nathanail Captioning Canada’s Rena Nathanail; Equinox Publishing’s Janet Joyce; philanthropist W. Brett Wilson with Brandi Krivak; Glenbow board member Jean Merriman and her daughter Jade Davis; Glenbow past board chair Jack Thrasher and his wife Dawn; Glenbow board member Phyllis Konrad with Carl Bonke; National Bank’s Paul Chave; Susan Russell; stylist Leah Van Loon; Haly Peper; Urban Legal Recruitment’s Stacy Cowan; and Shaun Ford.

The must-see exhibition runs through May 22,2016.

Pictured, from left, at Paul Hardy’s Kaleidoscopic Animalia opening gala Oct 15 at Glenbow are, from left, Amanda Cain, Glenbow senior development officer Judy Black and Caltech Surveys’ Roberta White. The ambitious, extravagant exhibition featured fashion, art and hundreds of rarely-seen artifacts from GlenbowÕs collection.

Pictured, from left, at Paul Hardy’s Kaleidoscopic Animalia opening gala Oct 15 at Glenbow are, from left, U of C’s Kendra Swanson with Eye Health Centres’ Diana Monea and Diana McMillan. The ambitious, extravagant exhibition runs through May 22, 2016.

Pictured, from left, at Paul Hardy’s Kaleidoscopic Animalia opening gala Oct 15 at Glenbow are, from left, Nathanail Captioning Canada’s Rena Nathanail with Equinox Publishing’s Janet Joyce.

Pictured, from left, at Paul Hardy’s Kaleidoscopic Animalia opening gala Oct 15 at Glenbow are Glenbow’s Judy Black, philanthropist W. Brett Wilson and Brandi Krivak.

It was a family affair at Paul Hardy’s Kaleidoscopic Animalia opening gala Oct 15 at Glenbow with Glenbow board member Jean Merriman and her daughter Jade Davis in attendance.

Pictured at Paul Hardy’s Kaleidoscopic Animalia opening gala Oct 15 at Glenbow are Glenbow past board chairman Jack Thrasher and his wife Dawn.

Among the select group of guests who attended Paul Hardy’s Kaleidoscopic Animalia opening gala Oct 15 at Glenbow were, from left, National Bank’s Paul Chave, Susan Russell, Glenbow board member Phyllis Konrad and Carl Bonke.

Pictured at Paul Hardy’s Kaleidoscopic Animalia opening gala Oct 15 at Glenbow are stylist Leah Van Loon (left) with Hardy fan Haly Peper.

Pictured at Paul Hardy’s Kaleidoscopic Animalia opening gala Oct 15 at Glenbow are Urban Legal Recruitment’s Stacy Cowan and Shaun Ford.

Paul Hardy’s Kaleidoscopic Animalia exhibition runs at Glenbow through May 22,2015. Pictured is but one of the ‘windows’ curated by Hardy featuring treasures from Glenbow’s vaults paired with one of Hardy’s amazing couture pieces. Animalia examines the historic influence of animals as inspiration in art, fashion, interiors and culture.

Pictured at Paul Hardy’s Kaleidoscopic Animalia opening gala Oct 15 at Glenbow is the genius himself, Paul Hardy.

One wonders at times why bad things happen to good people. Tragedy can be turned into triumph- although it takes special people to make this happen. The Kohn family and Stephen Woodward are indeed such special people. The Toni Kohn Woodward Foundation was set up in loving memory by the Kohn family and Toni’s husband Stephen, to honor Toni’s passion of bringing beauty, love and light to everyone and everything she touched. Empowering young women to live their best life was a cause close to Toni’s heart.  And thanks to the enormous success of the recent inaugural Leopard Print Gala, this cause will be carried on for generations to come-keeping Toni’s legacy alive.

The Toni Kohn House, by Urban Fitness 911 in Los Angeles, opened its doors in early October. The co-founders of the LA house are Veronica Everett Boyce, Angela Manuel Davis, and Asher Gottesman. Before Toni’s passing, she had become involved with Urban Fitness 911, a non profit organization created to address the disparity of health and fitness in low income communities. Toni had been mentoring a young girl from this program, who is now one of
the girls living in the house. It is because of Toni’s dedication , that Urban Fitness 911, has named their house the Toni Kohn House. The Kohn family was inspired to take this model and open Toni Kohn Houses in other cites in North America. The first house will be built  in Calgary through proceeds raised at the Leopard Print Gala. More than 650 guests gathered at the Telus Convention Centre Oct 24 to remember Toni-all the while raising a phenomenal $1.3 million.

Highlights of the gala were numerous indeed including: heartfelt speeches and videos; sumptuous small bites; cocktails; auction items; dancing to the amazing Famous Players Band; and superb schmoozing. Hosts with the most Jeff and Wendy Kohn and Stephen Woodward were kept busy this night greeting-and thanking-guests the likes of: Gordon and Marion Dixon; Emily Paton; head-turners Marnie Rusen, Susan Dvorkin, Dorothy Hanson and Jackie Halpern; Scott Land’s Gregg Scott and his sons Ryan and Hunter; Gowlings’ Bill DeJong with Kayleigh Wilmot; Rick Orman and his wife Susan; Sue Stanbury; Stevie Forzani; Gus Kolias and his wife Wendy; Ike Kolias; Donna Morrison and her daughters Elisha Sander and Delaney Rotta; and Fotis and Joanna Kalantzis.

Among the hundreds of guests who attended the inaugural Leopard Print Gala in support of the Toni Kohn Woodward Foundation were Gus Kolias and his wife Wendy. More than $1.3 million was raised this night to support local young women at risk.

Pictured at the inaugural Leopard Print Gala in support of the Toni Kohn Woodward Foundation are Marion and Gordon Dixon. More than $1.3 million was raised this night to support local young women at risk.

Pictured at the inaugural Leopard Print Gala in support of the Toni Kohn Woodward Foundation are Tony Kohn House co-founder Asher Gottesman with colleagues Veronica Everett-Boyce (left) and Angela Davis.

Looking fashionably fabulous at the inaugural Leopard Print Gala in support of the Toni Kohn Woodward Foundation is Emily Paton. More than 650 people attended the event held at the Telus Convention Centre Oct 24.

Pictured, from left, at the inaugural Leopard Print Gala in support of the Toni Kohn Woodward Foundation are Stevie Forzani, Rick Orman and his wife Susan Orman and Sue Stanbury.

Among the hundreds of guests who attended the inaugural Leopard Print Gala in support of the Toni Kohn Woodward Foundation were, from left, Marnie Rusen, Susan Dvorkin, Dorothy Hanson and Jackie Halpern.

Among the hundreds of guests who attended the inaugural Leopard Print Gala in support of the Toni Kohn Woodward Foundation were, Scott Land’s Gregg Scott (centre) and his sons Ryan (left) and Hunter (right).

Pictured at the inaugural Leopard Print Gala in support of the Toni Kohn Woodward Foundation are Gowlings’ Bill DeJong and Kayleigh Wilmot.

Pictured at the inaugural Leopard Print Gala in support of the Toni Kohn Woodward Foundation are Donna Morrison (centre) and her daughters Elisha Sander (left) and Delaney Rotta. More than 650 people attended the gala.

The inaugural Leopard Print Gala in support of the Toni Kohn Woodward Foundation was not only a lot of fun but philanthropic as well with more than $1.3 million being raised. Guests danced the night away to the sounds of The Famous Players band from Vancouver.

A great city is made even greater by the accomplishments-and giving-of it’s citizens. And great citizens is what Calgary is known for. One need look no further for shining examples of same than those inducted into the Calgary Business Hall of Fame-a marvelous initiative started twelve years ago by Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta.

Since its inception, business leaders the likes of Jim Gray, Bud McCaig, Doc Seaman, Harley Hotchkiss and Dick Haskayne-to name but a few- have been inducted into the Calgary Business Hall of Fame for their lifetime achievements. Through their vision, citizenship, business acumen, entrepreneurial spirit and gifts of time and treasure, these Calgarians serve as vital mentors for today’s youth-the leaders of tomorrow.

Scores of business, government and community leaders gathered at the Hyatt Regency Oct 22 to honour four legendary entrepreneurs as they were inducted into the Calgary Business Hall of Fame. Joining the illustrious list of previous honourees are: John Dielwart; Keith MacPhail; Doug Ramsay; and the late Ralph T. Scurfield. Proceeds from the event benefit Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta (JASA). JASA provides business and leadership programs to youth throughout Southern Alberta-at not cost to the students nor their parents.

In attendance among the  record number of guests (more than 800) were: JASA president and CEO Scott Hillier; JASA board chairman Gerard McInnis; JASA’s Cheryl Hamelin and Melissa From; WestJet board chairman and 2013 inductee Clive Beddoe; Donald and Marilou Seaman; Wildrose Leader Brian Jean and his fiancee Kimberley Michelutti; JASA board of governors chair Arlene Dickinson; 2009 inductee Allan Markin and his wife Patricia; philanthropist and community leader Ann McCaig with her sister Joan Cameron, brother Buzz Schnell and his wife Jenny Schnell; JASA volunteer and board member extraordinaire, 98-year young Doug Fraser and his wife Carol Fraser; Human Resources Institute of Alberta (HRIA) CEO Chris McNelly with HRIA chair Cheryl Oishi; Sunshine Village CEO Ralph Scurfield; Kendra Scurfield;  Sonia Scurfield, attending and accepting the honour on behalf of her late husband Ralph T. Scurfield; Kathy MacPhail, proud spouse of honouree Keith MacPhail; Susan Ramsay, proud spouse of honouree Doug Ramsay; and Anna Dielwart, proud spouse of honouree John Dielwart.

Pictured, from left, at Junior Achievement Calgary Business Hall of Fame reception and dinner are board chairman Gerard McInnis, gala organizer Melissa From, JA’s Cheryl Hamelin and JA president and CEO Scott Hillier. Four legendary entrepreneurs were honoured this night.

Wildrose leader Brian Jean and his fiancee Kimberley Michelutti (left) join Kendra Scurfield (right) at Junior Achievement Calgary Business Hall of Fame reception and dinner Oct 22 at the Hyatt.

Pictured at Junior Achievement Calgary Business Hall of Fame reception and dinner Oct 22 at the Hyatt are Patricia Markin (left) and Kathy MacPhail. Kathy’s husband Keith was one of the inductees this night while Markin’s husband Allan was honoured in 2009.

All smiles at Junior Achievement Calgary Business Hall of Fame reception and dinner Oct 22 at the Hyatt are HRIA CEO Chris McNelly with colleague, HRIA board chair Cheryl Oishi.

Pictured, from left, at Junior Achievement Calgary Business Hall of Fame reception and dinner Oct 22 at the Hyatt are JA president and CEO Scott Hillier with long-time volunteer, board member and avid supporter 98-year young Doug Fraser (right) and his wife Carol Fraser.

Pictured, from left, at Junior Achievement Calgary Business Hall of Fame reception and dinner are 2013 honouree, WestJet board chairman Clive Beddoe with Sunshine Village CEO Ralph Scurfield.

Among the hundreds of guests who attended Junior Achievement Calgary Business Hall of Fame reception and dinner Oct 22 at the Hyatt were Donald and Marilou Seaman. The late, great Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman was honoured in 2004.