Philanthropist
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Alberta businessman, philanthropist Stan Grad remembered for ‘heart of gold’The soaring legacy of legendary Calgarian, Stan Grad has touched many near and far. His passing has had a profound impact on so many who called him a friend.CanadaAug 3, 2023
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By-donation admission at Remai Modern thanks to $10 million pledgeThanks to a major contribution from the Frank and Ellen Remai Foundation, Remai Modern admission will be by donation starting on October 22, 2022.EntertainmentOct 20, 2022
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Remembering Kingston, Ont. businessman, philanthropist Michael DaviesKingston, Ont. businessman and philanthropist Michael Davies is being remembered as a generous, community-driven man, who made an indelible mark on the city of Kingston.CanadaMar 24, 2022
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Western University community mourns loss of philanthropist Sonia Labatt"Sonia was kind, gracious, and witty. A dearly loved friend to many, she was also a highly accomplished community leader," an obituary for Labatt says.CanadaMar 22, 2022
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Lethbridge philanthropist Cor Van Raay dies at 85: ‘A kind, generous man’The YMCA of Lethbridge issued a statement to express sadness about the death of the philanthropist for whom the Cor Van Raay YMCA is named.CanadaJul 31, 2021
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Well-known Saskatchewan philanthropist Jacqui Shumiatcher diesWell-known Saskatchewan philanthropist Jacqui Clay Shumiatcher died on Monday night. She was 97 years old.CanadaFeb 2, 2021
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Saskatoon artist Hugo Alvarado dead at 71Painter and philanthropist Hugo Alvarado died Saturday in Edmonton while waiting for a lung transplant.CanadaMay 25, 2020
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Homestead founder, Kingston philanthropist Britton ‘Brit’ Smith celebrates 100th birthdayA lifelong resident of Kingston is celebrating a milestone in his life.NewsMay 14, 2020
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Saskatoon’s Joseph A. Remai donates $5M to Sask. PolytechnicA Saskatoon businessman will help build future construction careers at Saskatchewan Polytechnic thanks to a multi-million dollar donation.EducationDec 11, 2019
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SAIT receives $30-million donation from Calgary philanthropist David BissettThe Southern Alberta Institute of Technology has received a $30-million donation from a well-known Calgary philanthropist, marking the largest monetary gift the institution has ever seen.EducationDec 3, 2019
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