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Date(s) - Mon Sep 22 2025
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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The Banff Canmore Foundation helps shift power to tackle regional, national and even global challenges with a local perspective, focusing on what matters most to this unique community here in the spectacular Bow Valley.
As we build and steward funds, we’re part of an intersectional movement that is driving change with, for and by community. The goal? A just and sustainable future where everyone belongs.
As one of more than 200 community foundations across Canada, Banff Canmore Foundation works collaboratively to flow resources to community projects and local initiatives. In 2026, we will celebrate 25 years of impact in the Bow Valley.
Laurie will share highlights of 2025 and what’s in store for the next year.
About Laurie Edward:
Laurie is the Executive Director of the Banff Canmore Foundation. She is passionate about philanthropy, inclusive community and collaborating to achieve shared aspirations. Laurie brings to her work many years of experience in program innovation, community engagement, and strategic management in many sectors including post-secondary education, national retail, financial services, and public land policy advocacy.
Laurie has held program management roles at Banff Centre for the Arts and Creativity and Mountain Equipment Co-op. Laurie has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from McGill University and an MBA from the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary.
She recharges by getting outside and loves to backcountry ski, run, bike, paddle and climb. Laurie and her partner and son live in Canmore.