The 22nd annual Pestell Family Canmore Hospital Foundation Charity Golf Tournament is set for Friday, June 19, 2026, at the Silvertip Golf Resort in Canmore, Alberta. The event raises money for local healthcare, supporting equipment, programs, and facility upgrades at the Canmore General Hospital.
This year’s tournament carries extra weight following the passing of Donald James Pestell on May 16, 2026, at age 86. Pestell, a major benefactor of the Canmore Hospital Foundation, was instrumental in creating the planned $25-million Pestell Centre for Compassionate Care, a hospice set to offer eight beds for barrier-free end-of-life care in South Canmore. The tournament was renamed in his family’s honour beginning in 2025.
Golfers can register for $325 per person in early bird pricing, or $375 regular, which covers green fees, cart rental, breakfast, lunch, and a steak dinner reception. The day begins with registration at 7:30 a.m., breakfast at 8:00 a.m., and a shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. A dinner, speeches, prizes, and silent auction follow the round.
Local businesses can get involved through sponsorships, with details available from event manager Ken Pillipow at [email protected]. The tournament also features the Dr. T. Wallace Bryson Trophy, established by Pestell in 2015 to honour the longtime surgeon’s dedication to healthcare in the Bow Valley.
The Foundation has run this tournament for 22 years, raising funds that have helped complete initiatives like a recent $4.4-million emergency department renovation. The Foundation is also in the middle of a $5-million endowment growth campaign, already halfway to its goal.
