Nanton Community Memorial Centre receives grant

By David Gale
The Nanton Community Memorial Centre closed out 2025 with a strong show of community support, receiving a $7,500 grant that will help ensure the facility can continue hosting events well into the future.
The grant cheque was formally presented on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at the community memorial centre. The funding will be used to upgrade the centre’s dishware, an essential but often overlooked resource that supports everything from family celebrations and fundraisers to community meetings and special events.
The grant was provided by the Community Foundation of Lethbridge and Southwestern Alberta, an organization that has supported communities across the region for more than five decades. Since its establishment in 1966, the foundation has grown its endowment funds to more than $44 million, distributing more than $20 million in grants to charities working to strengthen communities throughout Southwestern Alberta.
Grants Coordinator Caitlin Gajdostik, presented the cheque to Mike Cooper, joined by several Nanton community supporters who gathered to mark the occasion and celebrate the centre’s continued growth.
The grant was submitted by the Town of Nanton on behalf of the community memorial centre, highlighting the collaborative effort between municipal leadership and community partners.
The funding comes from permanent, income-earning endowment funds managed by the community foundation. These funds are made possible through charitable gifts from donors who wish to support causes close to their hearts. The income generated is then distributed to organizations that play a vital role in community life, helping them remain sustainable for generations to come.
As 2026 begins, the December presentation serves as a reminder the Nanton Community Memorial Centre ended 2025 on a positive note, bolstered by regional support, local advocacy, and a shared commitment to keeping community spaces welcoming, functional, and ready for future events.