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Nominations open for this years community volunteer award

Layne Gallant
By Layne Gallant

The Community Foundation of the Kootenay Rockies has opened nominations for the 2026 Knights of Pythias Community Volunteer Award until November 23, 2026.

The award recognizes someone who quietly gives their time to help Cranbrook and nearby communities. 

Preference goes to volunteers who haven’t already received a community or volunteer award.

The winner will choose a local eligible charity to receive $750.

The recipient will be announced on Giving Tuesday, December 1.

Nominations can be submitted through the online form here. 

Last year’s winner, Tony Bourke, directed the donation to KidSport Cranbrook to help local children afford sports.

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Layne Gallant
Layne Gallant
Layne is beginning her broadcast journalism career and joined Vista Radio in 2025. She grew up in Saskatoon and graduated from the Radio and Television Broadcasting program at Western Academy Broadcasting College in June 2025. She moved to Cranbrook in fall 2025. She is a lifelong animal lover, especially cats, and has a background in competitive dance. She is excited to call Cranbrook home and get to know the community.

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