The Heartland Youth Centre (HYC) was a hub of activity Monday night as the organization held its Annual General Meeting & Volunteer Recognition Night.
According to the 2025-2026 annual report released at the meeting, the Boys & Girls Club (BGC) of Stettler served 354 youth over the past year.
The centre also provided more than 1,300 meals to children after school, a service made possible through sponsors including Zoe & Shane’s No Frills, Stettler Walmart & BMO.
While the centre celebrated its financial & operational milestones, officials emphasized that the “heart” of the organization remains its volunteers.
Adult mentors contributed over 1,400 hours to the program last year.
However, organizers noted a persistent need for more adult mentors, specifically to pair with male youth currently in the program.
The evening also highlighted the youth themselves.
Seventy-one members took part in community service projects, ranging from bottle drives to highway clean-ups.
The night concluded with the 2026 HYC Volunteer Awards & the announcement of the “Bowl For Kids” winners.
Fundraisers such as the Awesome Auction & Bowl For Kids, continue to help the HYC offer its services to the Stettler area.
2026 HYC Volunteer Awards
Pauline Christian Memorial Community Service Scholarship – James Morris
Nicole Blumhagen Memorial Award – Alexis Koning & Kai Pickersgill
Marg Forrester Memorial Award – Penny Warford
Kalysta’s Kindness Award – Aireanna Geislinger
Corporate Cares Appreciation Award – Thorogood & Pinches Chartered Professional Accountants and RWA Chartered Professional Accountants LLP
Benny Green Memorial “Whistle While You Work” Award – Dominic Banziger
Lloyd’s Leaders Award – Zachary Wengryn
2026 Bowl For Kids Winners
Best Dressed – ATB Financial
Best Dressed Runners Up – Christ-King Catholic School
Best Dressed Mentoring Match – Faith & Lexus
Club Member with the Most Pledges – Torch Club & Keystone
Top Fundraising Club Member – Austin W.
Top Individual Fundraiser – Ralph K.
Top Organization Fundraiser – Town of Stettler Councillors
Top Business Fundraiser – Kal-Tire Stettler
Photos: https://www.heartlandyouthcenter.ca/post/2026-agm-volunteer-recognition-night
Author: Landin Chambers
Landin Chambers is a news reporter for Hometown Media Stettler. He has a background in broadcast news, with previous roles in Prince George, Red Deer and Calgary. You may also see him as a cameraman for the Stettler Wildcats and Stettler Imperials. Have a story idea? Email: lchambers@htproductionsmedia.ca
