In lives full of remarkable moments, we help create even more.
Whether it’s a brief encounter or a life changing event, these unique moments enrich lives. And we do everything we can to make them happen.
To give you an idea of how we can make a difference, here are Remarkable Moments from our home.
Our Remarkable Moments
Using our wheelchair bike lots in the warm weather
Pet Therapy Program
Our Pet Therapy program is one of the largest and most successful programs that we offer here.Our Pet Therapy program is one of the largest and most successful programs that we offer here. Pictured below are two of our main animals who come and visit the residents TWICE a week along with other animals such as horses, goats, cats, birds etc who also occasionally come in.
Pictured: Riggz, a Rottweiler, belongs to our Director of Care Rhonda, and Bauer is our Recreation Supervisor’s mini Dachshund. Both Riggz and Bauer have been coming to the facility since they were small puppies and have grown to love the residents.
Calgary Stampede
This year for the Calgary Stampede, Extendicare Fort Macleod held a week-long celebrationThis year for the Calgary Stampede, Extendicare Fort Macleod held a week-long celebration including visits from 2020/2021 Miss Rodeo Canada, Alicia Erickson, and the cutest miniature horses. Alicia took photos with residents, signed autographs, and spent time with each of our residents.
She even pushed the residents in their wheelchairs around a barrel racing pattern in our main dining room. Staff also participated in the festivities by dressing up for Western Day in their cowboy/cowgirl attire.
Extendicare Fort Macleod
In 2019, Extendicare Fort Macleod sponsored the FP Walshe High School Girls Basketball TeamIn 2019, Extendicare Fort Macleod sponsored the FP Walshe High School Girls Basketball Team. As a thank you, the girls' basketball team designed warm up sweaters with our logo on it! They also created a large banner that was hung at their gym throughout their basketball season. Pictured: Kellie (our Administrator) and Kira (our Recreation Aide) with the team donning their warm up jerseys!
Celebrating our staff career milestones
Every year, Extendicare Fort Macleod celebrates our staff members who have reached new career milestonesEvery year, Extendicare Fort Macleod celebrates our staff members who have reached new career milestones by hosting a Staff Long Service Award party. This year, we recognized 4 staff members who celebrated 5 years, 4 staff members who celebrated 10 years, 1 staff member who celebrated 15 years, and 1 staff member who celebrated 20 years! We also enjoyed cookies from a local baker in Claresholm, a Staff BBQ , and an awards ceremony!
Therapeutic Recreation
In 2021, our Recreation Department brought in two first-year Recreation Students
Carving Pumpkins
Every year we look forward to carving pumpkins.