On Mar. 21, the Gilbert Plains branch of Western Financial Group was able to donate $5,000 to the Parkland Humane Society.

Pictured, from left, is Kristen Rubeniuk, Peanut, Dawn Fillion, Nancy Beattie and PHS volunteer Denise Penrose.

The donation was made available through the Western Financial Group’s charitable arm, The Western Communities Foundation - Infrastructure Grant.

The funds will go towards kennel renovations and other upkeep needs at the shelter. In 2021 the branch was also able to donate $3,144 to the Gilbert Plains Caboose Restoration project, $459.50 to the Gilbert Plains Resource Council activity fund and its annual $750 graduation bursary to Melanie Patenaude.