Awards & Grants

Bertram Dyck Leadership Bursary

The Bertram Dyck Bursary was created by the Town of Canmore to honour Bert’s many years of leadership in our community - first as mayor for two terms from October 1992 until October 1998, and then as Chief Administrative Officer from March 5, 2001 until his retirement on May 15, 2005.

The $1,000 Leadership Bursary is awarded annually to a Grade 12 graduating student residing in Canmore.  Applicants must compose and submit a minimum 500-word essay on Leadership.  

The committee will consider the following:

1. An understanding of the qualities of a leader (what makes a leader)
2. Challenges to effective leadership
3. A personal history of leadership, though not a requirement, should be in context of points a) and b) above

The essay is due to the Town of Canmore by June 15, 2021 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Law Enforcement Bursary 

Each year, the Town of Canmore awards a Criminal Justice/Policing Bursary to one local high school students pursuing a criminal justice/policing program in the upcoming fall semester for $2,500.

Criteria for Bursary

• Must be a permanent Town of Canmore resident
• Grade 12 graduating student
• Must provide proof of enrollment in the program they intent to participate in
• Must compose essay of minimum 500 words about leadership

 Submission Process

Applicants must compose and submit a minimum 500-word essay on why they have chosen to pursue education that is related to criminal justice/policing and also focus on their leadership, volunteerism and good work ethic. In addition to the essay, students must provide proof of enrollment for the program they intend to participate in. The essay and proof of acceptance into the program is due to the Town of Canmore by June 30.

The bursary will be awarded in the summer by Aug 1 to assist the student with course fees and books and equipment.

The essay is due by June 30, 2021 to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by mail/drop off in person at the following address:

Town of Canmore
Attn: New Driver Training Course Rebate Program 
902 7 Ave
Canmore, Alberta
T1W 3K1

New Driver Course Rebate Program

Town of Canmore Council approved the use of $25,000 from the outflow revenue generated from the photo radar program to be put towards a rebate program called the New Driver Training Course Rebate Program. There will be a maximum of 100 rebates of $250 available to Canmore residents per calendar year. Please note that individuals are only eligible for this rebate program if they have completed the training courses in the current year.

To participate in the rebate program or to find out more information, please contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 403,678.0155 

Submission Process

1. Click here to download the form

2. Submit your completed form along with confirmation of completed Driver's Education Training Certificate and confirmation of Driver's License (Class 7 or Class 5) by one of the following ways:

By email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Or by mail/drop off in person at the following address:

Town of Canmore
Attn: New Driver Training Course Rebate Program 
902 7 Ave
Canmore, Alberta
T1W 3K1