Impact
Scholarship & Grant RecipientsEmpowering Futures
Welcome to the heartwarming testament of community support and academic achievement. On this page, we proudly showcase a distinguished roster of scholarship and grant recipients who have embarked on remarkable journeys, fueled by the generosity of the Killarney Foundation. These individuals stand as beacons of inspiration, their stories intertwined with the fabric of our community.
As you peruse this gallery of accomplishments, witness the transformative impact of philanthropy, as dreams are realized, education is empowered, and futures are shaped. Join us in celebrating the triumphs of these scholars and the unwavering commitment to fostering a brighter, more empowered tomorrow.
Our Scholarship Recipients
Celebrating Academic Excellence and Community Impact
2023 Recipients
- E. Everett — L&M DeKezel Bursary
- C. Korman — Dora Trump Estate Scholarship
- E. Wiesner — Edward Sangster Memorial Scholarship
- O. Maurice — Order of the Royal Purple Scholarship
- J. Nicholson — W. & D. Clements Scholarship
— Killarney Foundation Scholarship - K. Mayhew — Killarney Foundation Scholarship
- O. Maurice — Killarney Foundation Scholarship
- E. Dousselaere — James Campbell Memorial Scholarship
- C. Heaphy — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
- M. Vandenberghe — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
- K. Cline — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
- T. Mason — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
- A. Nichol — G.H Thomson Scholarship
- S. Cuvelier — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
- M. Smith — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
2022 Recipients
- O. McIntosh — L. & M. DeKezel Bursary
- S. Merkel — Dora Trump Scholarshp
- E. Labossiere — Edward Millen Sangster Memorial Scholarship
- E. Sanders — Frank & Ethel White Memorial Scholarship
- S. Cuvelier — Frank & Queenie Collyer Scholarship
— W. & D. Clements Scholarship
— Killarney Foundation Scholarship - C. Hardy — James Campbell Memorial Scholarship
- K. DeBacker — Order of the Royal Purple
— Killarney Foundation Scholarship - R. Outhwaite — Killarney Foundation Scholarship
- S. Giesbrecht — John Ross Scholarship
- C. Ross — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
- M. Smith — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
- B. Rathwell — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
- C. Heaphy — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
- N. Keyes — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
- K. Cline — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
- T. Mason — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
- R. Opperman — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
- T. Opperman — G.H Thomson Scholarship
- M. Vandenberghe — G.H. Thomson Scholarship
Enriching Lives through Generous Grants
Our 2023 Grant Recipients
2023
UNDESIGNATED
Endowment Funds
- Municipality of Killarney Turtle Mountain — Sponsorship of Killarney Foundation Community Hall
- Shamrock Centre — Zamboni
- Killarney Agricultural Society — Projector and Screen
- Services for Seniors — Music in the Park
- Killarney Turtle Mountain Fire Department — Breathing Apparatus
- Killarney School — New Uniforms
- Lakeland Regional Library — Projector and Screen
- Killarney Nursery School — Outdoor Equipment and Sensory Equipment
- Killarney Congregate Meals — Freezer
- Shamrock Billiard Club — Reinsulate and Re-Side Building
- Royal Legion Plaza — Automatic Door Opener
- Shamrock Bowling Lanes — Overhaul Pinsetter and Machines
- New Horizons Drop in Centre — Defibrillator, Chairs, Shuffleboard, Equipment, and Paint
- Killarney Garden Club — Beautification of Horticultural Park
- Killarney Lakeside Golf Club — Pumphouse Project
- Kiddie Korner Early Learning Centre — Tables and Chairs
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch #25 —Roof Replacement
- Lakeland Regional Library — A-frame Stand and Change Tables
- R.M. of Argyle — As Directed by Baldur & Area Endowment Fund
- Killarney United Church — Yearly Granting as Per Killarney United Church Endowment Fund
- J.A.V. David Museum — Yearly Granting as Per JAV David Museum Endowment Fund
- Lakeland Regional Library — Yearly Granting as Per Lakeland Regional Library Endowment Fund
- Municipality of Harrison Park — As Directed by Sandy Lake Endowment Fund
- Killarney Lakeside Golf Club — Yearly Granting as Per Killarney Lakeside Golf Club Endowment Fund
- Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson — As Directed by Clanwilliam-Erickson Endowment Fund
- Killarney-Turtle Mountain Fire Department — Yearly Granting as Per Killarney-Turtle Mountain Fire Department Endowment Fund
- Lakeland Regional Library — Yearly Granting from James Terekoff Endowment Fund
- Killarney Food Bank — Yearly Granting from Killarney Food Bank Endowment Fund
- Killarney Anglican Church — Yearly Granting as Per Killarney Anglican Church Endowment Fund
- Holmfield Cemetery Fund — As Directed by Holmfield Cemetery Endowment Fund
- Royal Canadian Legion Branch #25 — For Legion Music Camp; Granted from Royal Canadian Legion Endowment Fund
- Turtle Mountain Flywheel Club — Yearling Granting as Per Turtle Mountain Flywheel Club Endowment Fund
2023
DESIGNATED
Endowment Funds
2022 & 2023
DESIGNATED
Killarney Hospital/Bayside Funds
- 3-Season Room for Bayside Personal Care
- Patient/Staff Kitchen Renovations for Acute Care
- Transport Chair
- Blood Pressure Monitors
- Holter Monitor
- Dolly and Shelf Cart for Maintenance Team
- Window Blinds for Activities/Offices/Sitting Area
- Cryogun
- Towel Warmers (2)
- Handi-Van Reserve Fund
Be the pebble in the pond that creates the ripple for change.
— Tim Cook
Sowing Seeds for Positive Change
Our 2022 Grant Recipients
2022
UNDESIGNATED
Endowment Funds
- Killarney Turtle Mountain Fire Department — Jaws of Life
- Lakeland Regional Library — Outdoor Picnic Shelter
- Killarney Gun Club — Lighting and Heaters
- Killarney Garden Club — Spring Planting
- Killarney Lakeside Golf Club — Pumphouse Assistance
- Shamrock Centre — Zamboni
- Municipality of Killarney Turtle Mountain — Handi-van Reserve Fund
- Municipality of Killarney Turtle Mountain — Sponsorship of Killarney Foundation Community Hall, Shamrock Centre
- Killarney Gymnastics Club — Equipment
- Killarney Dance Club — Equipment
- Killarney School — Amplification System for Hearing Impaired
- Killarney Kiddie Korner Inc. — Laminator
- Lakeland Regional Library — Lego and Furnishings
- Killarney Elderly Persons Housing — Carpet Replacement
- Killarney Figure Skating Club — Skating Dresses
- R.M. of Argyle — As Directed by Baldur & Area Endowment Fund
- Killarney United Church — Yearly Granting as Per Killarney United Church Endowment Fund
- J.A.V. David Museum — Yearly Granting as Per JAV David Museum Endowment Fund
- Lakeland Regional Library — Yearly Granting as Per Lakeland Regional Library Endowment Fund
- Municipality of Harrison Park — As Directed by Sandy Lake Endowment Fund
- Killarney Lakeside Golf Club — Yearly Granting as Per Killarney Lakeside Golf Club Endowment Fund
- Municipality of Clanwilliam-Erickson — As Directed by Clanwilliam-Erickson Endowment Fund
- Killarney-Turtle Mountain Fire Department — Yearly Granting as Per Killarney-Turtle Mountain Fire Department Endowment Fund
- Killarney Garden Club – Planting Supplies; Killarney Beautification Endowment Fund
- Holmfield Cemetery Fund — As Directed by Holmfield Cemetery Endowment Fund
- Lakeland Regional Library — Yearly Granting as Per James Terekoff Endowment Fund
- Killarney Food Bank — Yearly Granting as Per Killarney Food Bank Endowment Fund
- Killarney Anglican Church — Yearly Granting as Per Killarney Anglican Church Endowment Fund
- Killarney Minor Baseball — Jerseys; Granted from Killarney Minor Sports Endowment Fund
- Killarney Minor Hockey — iPad; Granted from Killarney Minor Sports Endowment Fund
- Turtle Mountain Flywheel Club — Yearling Granting as Per Turtle Mountain Flywheel Club Endowment Fund
2022
DESIGNATED
Endowment Funds