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Estate Planning is one of the most important aspect of Financial Planning in Canada and worldwide. When you pass away or ever become too physically impaired to communicate your wishes, their family may have to make difficult decisions on your behalf. They may have to figure out what to do with your assets, who will care for any young children you may have and your medical care. Only 1/4th of Adult Canadian population has a proper Estate Plan. As an Accredited Financial Planner, I take Estate Planning for every client seriously. It was a great pleasure to see a great attendance in the Estate Planning Event we recently hosted at the Downtown Branch at RBC in Fort McMurray. Thank you every one who attended yesterday.

Fort McMurray is my home for the last twenty years and for my life ahead. I am committed to making every one in town a little better what ever tiny little way I can. Volunteering for the Northern Life Health Foundation has been very dear to me for ever. As a young first time mother, with no family around and in a new country, raising my daughter all by myself, I had to rush to the hospital many a time. Whether it is for taking my little one burning with fever or dragging myself almost crawling to the hospital with a broken ankle when I slipped on Ice way back when, the hospital staff never ceased to amaze me. I have lost two of my dear friends to Cancer recently in the same hospital. I witnessed again the care they provide. Along with my colleagues, I spent the last four evenings arranging for the biggest fund raising event organized by the Northern Lights Health Foundation. I was tired but my time spent was worth every minute. Over 200 people attended at the Gala, $770,000 was raised at the Auction and other activities. I am so proud to be a resident of Fort McMurray with such a large giving heart!

" When you go home, tell them of us and say, fort their tomorrow we gave our today." As a member of the Legion, it is always so special for me to participate in this poignant ceremony held by the local Legion in Fort McMurray and honor the bravery and sacrifice of the fallen. On November 11th, at 11 a.m. when the bugle rang, it reminded me so much of home. The beautiful ceremony ended with the tune of " Going Home" on the Bagpiper. In solidarity with the local cadets, retired men and women in service and the local RCMP, we then enjoyed a beautiful luncheon accompanied by more music performed by local Bagpiper band. Thank you for your service !

This year, RBC was honoured to help enable The Royal Canadian Legion’s poppy campaign with more than 1,000 contactless Pay Tribute boxes across Canada. It’s a small act in tribute to those who served and continue to serve. #LestWeForget

Ce fut un honneur cette année pour RBC de permettre à la Légion royale canadienne d'optimiser la Campagne du coquelicot partout au Canada, avec la distribution de plus de 1 000 boîtes de dons «Donnez. Commémorez.» à paiement sans contact. C'est là un modeste geste en hommage à ceux et celles qui ont servi ou qui continuent de servir. #NoublionsJamais

Last week, I was thrilled to witness the outstanding achievements of our local business community in Fort McMurray being celebrated at the Fort McMurray Chamber of Commerce Business Awards night this year. I enjoyed connecting with friends and acquaintances in the community, representing the resilience, innovation and commitment that make Fort McMurray a vibrant place to live and work. It was great to see from emerging entrepreneurs to seasonal leaders being recognized and awarded for their service, commitment and dedication to our community. I am proud to be a resident of this small but mighty community in Fort McMurray.

May your day be full of joy, togetherness and, thanks for cherished moments with loved ones. Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving from RBC!

Que votre journée soit remplie de joie, de convivialité et de gratitude pour les moments précieux passés avec vos proches. Joyeuse Action de grâces de la part de RBC !

Wishing you and your family a meaningful and reflective Yom Kippur from RBC.

RBC vous souhaite, à vous et à votre famille, un Yom Kippour rempli de sens et de réflexion.

Wishing you a happy Rosh Hashanah from RBC.

Joyeux Rosh Hashanah de la part de RBC !