March 19, 2025
Western Communities Foundation Announces New Board Chair, President, and Secretary-Treasurer
The non-profit arm of Western Financial Group announces some leadership changes: Grant Ostir…
November 29, 2024
2024 AMM Infrastructure Winners
The Western Communities Foundation is excited to announce our five 2024 AMM Infrastructure G…
December 20, 2023
Western Gives out Infrastructure Grants for 2023
High River, AB – Western Financial Group Communities Foundation is thrilled to announc…
November 20, 2023
Why We Have Black Friday in Canada
Black Friday, the annual shopping extravaganza, has become an integral part of the Canadian…
September 29, 2023
Western Gives Back - Indigenous-Focused Funding
In 2022, the Western Financial Group Communities Foundation embarked on a journey of reconci…
August 21, 2023
Supporting Our Teams, Customers and Communities During Wildfires
In a summer that has seen natural disasters across Canada, the most recent wildfire events h…
September 23, 2020
Dream teaching job achieved by bursary recipient
A Western Financial Group Communities Foundation bursary has helped Elkford’s Taylor W…
May 27, 2020
National Walk to Support the Cause brings Western family together
The National Walk to Support the Cause has been held on May 27 as a fundraiser for our chari…
January 14, 2020
Foundation grants boost community infrastructure projects
An exciting time for Western Financial Group, leaders with the Western Communities Foundatio…
December 19, 2019
Delivering joy to kids in need during the holiday
Our Western elves are still buzzing about the powerful generosity shown for our second annua…
December 12, 2019
Western's heartwarming volunteer shift at Calgary Food Bank
There’s no doubt about it — the holiday season is upon us. As Western Financial…
November 7, 2019
Gratitude on Remembrance Day shared by Hanna's Western branch
For Canadians across our country, we bow our heads on Remembrance Day as we share gratitude…
September 19, 2019
Western employees and partners assist Food for Thought
Sept. 19, 2019. Western Financial Group presented $17,000 to High River’s Food for Tho…
September 10, 2019
Online auction for Western Communities Foundation returns
Looking for the perfect gift? As Western Financial Group, we're inviting Canadians to join u…
July 18, 2019
Western's Coleman team propels soapbox race derby
The energy and drive behind soapbox racing captured imaginations in the Crowsnest Pass, with…
July 2, 2019
Axion golf tournament champions empowering youth with disabilities
Respect, acceptance and inclusion — our people at Axion Insurance Services live by the…
June 24, 2019
Western promotes bicycle safety with Fairview RCMP
Cheers and an incredible burst of positivity bounced through the schoolyards in Fairview, Al…
June 5, 2019
Western team unites to support Western Communities Foundation
Our Western Financial Group team is grateful for the powerful support received from our peop…
May 30, 2019
Red Deer brokers continue commitment to Mustard Seed
Our Western Red Deer brokers’ hearts are still full after we joined with radio station…
April 5, 2019
Green shirts all day for the Logan Effect
The #LoganEffect has inspired our Western Financial Group family. Today, across our branches…
February 15, 2019
Western's insurance brokers support Canada's passion
Hockey is more than just our winter game — we lace up our skates together as Canadians…
January 13, 2019
Donation, gift surprises Medicine Tree Manor residents
Our Western team was overjoyed to help fill stockings throughout December for seniors living…
December 10, 2018
Caring for kids through hospital toy drive
Each present in Western’s holiday toy drive haul — soon to be unwrapped by famil…
December 9, 2018
Habitat for Humanity offers new lease on life
Our day spent in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Southern Alberta building a home was…
November 30, 2018
Hope served up hot at Streets Alive Mission
An evening spent volunteering at the Streets Alive Mission, a not-for-profit supporting Leth…
November 13, 2018
Charity team ladles out kindness with Soup Sisters
An amazing mix of smells danced in the air as excited volunteers from all levels of our orga…
November 5, 2018
Toy drive to bring smiles to Alberta Children's Hospital
We’re excited to invite our customers, employees and community members in southern Alb…
October 26, 2018
Western Communities Foundation calendar builds art confidence
A calendar contest through Western Financial Group’s charitable arm — for youth…
October 19, 2018
Food rescue program receives Western support
Western Financial Group is steadfast in its drive to create a hunger-free community, as seen…
October 15, 2018
Online auction boosts Western Communities Foundation
Looking for the perfect gift? At Western Financial Group, we’re inviting Canadians to…
October 10, 2018
Prince George Rotary Hospice cared for by Western
Western Financial Group’s Prince George team continues to support the “second to…
September 21, 2018
Western supports Calgary Food Bank with give back day
As one of the strongest and largest insurance brokerage networks in Canada, one of Western F…
September 17, 2018
Head office team supports local charities
Western Financial Group is proud to continue supporting the communities in which employees l…
September 12, 2018
Western Communities Foundation surpasses $3 million raised
High River AB, Sept 12, 2018 - Following 16 years of tremendous effort from dedicated employ…
January 2, 2018
Continued support for Western Canadian communities
Western Financial Group awards 45 infrastructure grants totalling $225,000 High River, AB -…
November 6, 2017
Western Financial Group raises more funds for western Canadian communities
Over $213,000 will be allocated through the Western Communities Foundation High River, AB:…
December 22, 2016
Record 50 Infrastructure Grants awarded by Western Financial Group
Funds support local projects aimed at strengthening communities in Western Canada High River…
December 8, 2015
85 Exceptional Achievement Student Bursaries Awarded for 2015
Each year $500 bursaries are awarded to high school students in Western Canada High River, A…
July 29, 2015
11th Annual Support the Cause Walk Raises Record Funds
High River, AB: Each year, Western Financial Group employees from branches across Western Ca…
March 10, 2015
Multiple Charities Receive Warmth from Western Blankets
The Western Communities Foundation is pleased to announce the donation of blankets created a…
March 2, 2015
Western Gives out Record Infrastructure Grants for 2015
High River, AB – Western Financial Group (Western) is donating a record 40 infrastruct…
June 4, 2014
Record Results for Western's 10th Annual Support the Cause Walk
More than 1,800 employees from across Western Financial Group (Western) came together on May…
February 19, 2014
Western Announces $100,000 in Grants to Local Communities
High River, AB – Western Financial Group (Western) is proud to announce that it will b…
September 11, 2013
Western Financial Group Recognizes a Record 73 Student Leaders
The Western Communities Foundation announces 2013 bursary recipients Western Financial Group…