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L R HELICOPTERS INC. has a strong history of giving back; we are committed to making a meaningful difference through contributions and community involvement, to helping the communities we share grow and prosper and to become better places to work and live.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” no_margin=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Bragg Creek Relief Fund Society” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” css=”.vc_custom_1459534273943{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

The Alberta floods of 2013 caused overwhelming damage to those communities along the Elbow River.
\nIn addition to rescue operations in Canmore and High River, L R HELICOPTERS INC. organized a one-day event, offering helicopter tours of the Bragg Creek area with 100% of the proceeds going to the Bragg Creek Relief Fund; over $6000 was raised to assist those affected by the flood to acquire the basic necessities they may otherwise go without.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Firefighters Burn Treatment Society” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fcfbts.org%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459483202104{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

The Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Centre (CFBTC) at the Foothills Medical Centre provides treatment and therapy for burn victims as well as those who suffer from frostbite, hypothermia and other skin-loss injuries. The road to recovery is often long and difficult but with the Calgary Firefighters Burn Treatment Centre their recovery will have the help of some first-rate equipment and highly trained staff.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”CIBC Run for the Cure” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fcibcrunforthecure.supportcbcf.com%2Fsite%2FTR%3Fpg%3Dentry%26fr_id%3D2320||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459534433235{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure has grown into the largest single day event dedicated to raising funds for breast cancer in Canada. All the fundraising, donations, volunteer efforts and generous sponsorship culminate in an amazing expression of commitment in the pursuit of a future without breast cancer.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Brooks Kinsmen Club” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.brookskinsmen.ca%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459534504811{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

Their mandate \u2013 \u201cServing the Community\u2019s Greatest Need\u201d; all of their fundraising efforts go directly back into the local community.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Children\u2019s Miracle Network” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fgiveamiracle.childrensmiraclenetworkhospitals.org%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459534588817{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

Since 1983, Children\u2019s Miracle Network Hospitals have raised donations to support research and training, purchase equipment, and pay for uncompensated care, all to save and improve the lives of as many children as possible.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Royal Canadian Legion” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.legion.ca%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459534645401{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada\u2019s largest Veteran support and community service organization, making a difference in the lives of Veterans and their families, providing essential services within our communities, and remembering the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our Country.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.familyforce.ca%2Fsites%2FEdmonton%2FEN%2FAbout%2520Us%2FPages%2Fdefault.aspx||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459534775103{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

Through positive action, education and support, the Edmonton Garrison Military Family Resource Centre enriches and supports individuals and families in the Canadian Armed as they navigate unique challenges through programs and services that enhance the strength and resilience of military families.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Youth Empowerment and Support Services” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.yess.org%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459534825138{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

Youth Empowerment and Support Services is relentlessly dedicated to empowering youth from difficult realities and from all cultures, economic backgrounds, races, religions, communities, sexual orientations, and gender identities; every day they save the lives of youth at risk and in crisis.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”The Third Academy” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fthirdacademy.ca%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459534886405{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

The Third Academy serves students who fit the Alberta Education criterion of special needs by creating a well-balanced, individualized, integrated, and intensive program for each student, designed to prepare them for re-entry into their community school as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Redwood Meadows Emergency Services” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rmesfire.org%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459534943319{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

Redwood Meadows Emergency Services is a volunteer fire department consisting of 44 members. While these brave men and women mainly service the area west of Calgary including Bragg Creek, Redwood Meadows and Springbank Airport, they will respond to the call when required outside of their normal service area.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Calgary Hornets Lacrosse” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hornetslacrosse.com%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459534987896{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

Run by a board of volunteers, it is the philosophy of the Calgary Hornet\u2019s Lacrosse organization \u201cto have fun and improve skills and fitness while teaching respect of the game, other players, coaches and officials\u201d. It is easy to see why this fast-paced game has caught on considerably in the Calgary area.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Mustard Seed” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Ftheseed.ca%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459535061164{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

The Mustard Seed has been an agent of change for more than three decades, combating the root causes of poverty in Alberta and working to create positive, lasting change in the lives of those they serve. The Mustard Seed provides basic services (shelter, food and clothing) and support services (including employment, health and wellness, and spiritual care), as well as housing to those in need.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Delta West Academy” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.deltawestacademy.ca%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459535112839{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

The goal of Delta West Academy is to realize learning with a strong emphasis on real life relationships. DWA creates an environment which fosters mutual respect and trust, allows the uniqueness of each student to shine, and challenges them to attain academic excellence and personal growth.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Dear & Elk \/ Black Bear Workshop” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fdeer-elk-bear.com%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459535185378{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

The Western Black Bear and Deer & Elk Workshops are hosted by the Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development and Alberta Conservation Association in the beautiful Canadian Rockies of Alberta.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Telus Ride for Dad” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fsupport.pcff.ca%2Fsite%2FPageServer%3Fpagename%3DRFD_14_Home||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459535235558{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

The mission of the TELUS Ride for Dad is to raise funds to save men\u2019s lives by supporting prostate cancer research and raising public awareness of the disease.
\nTheir goal is for men to continue to be there for their families and friends for years to come. The parade of vehicles grabs the attention of the masses and the media on ride day, the research helps find hope for the future and the awareness has the potential of saving men\u2019s lives today.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Hope Air” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hopeair.ca%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459535295961{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

Since 1986, Hope Air has been arranging free flights to get financially-disadvantaged Canadians to the healthcare they need. Hope Air is the only registered, national charity that provides free flights to people who cannot afford the cost of an airline ticket to get to medical expertise or specialized medical technologies that usually exist only in larger urban centers.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Animal Rescue Foundation \u2013 ARF” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Farf.ab.ca%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459535348034{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

The Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) of Alberta is an animal rescue organization helping dogs and cats in Alberta. Their mission is to rescue stray and unwanted dogs and cats from First Nations and rural areas and place them in loving, permanent homes while providing programs to reduce pet over-population; providing care, stability, medical assistance and lifelong homes for their rescue animals.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”187 Foothills Royal Canadian Air Cadets” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2F187foothillsaircadets.blogspot.ca%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459535431501{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

Royal Canadian Air Cadets is a national youth program for persons aged 12 to 19. It is administered by the Canadian Forces and funded through the Department of National Defence with additional support from the civilian Air Cadet League of Canada. Together with the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets and Royal Canadian Army Cadets, it forms the “largest federally-funded youth program in the country”.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Rotary Club of Calgary Heritage Park” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fportal.clubrunner.ca%2F385||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459536643844{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

For more than 100 years Rotary has been active in Calgary and helping to make Calgary \u201cA Better Community\u201d.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Salvation Army Agap\u00e9 Hospice” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.agapehospice.ca%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459536706000{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

The Salvation Army Agap\u00e9 Hospice provides a peaceful, compassionate and caring environment where those afflicted with a terminal illness can fully live out their remaining days with respect and dignity.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Airdrie Air Show” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” css=”.vc_custom_1459536779436{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

The Airdrie Air Regional Air Show features avionic acrobatic stunts performed by dare-devil pilots, military jets, and the world famous Canadian Snowbirds. There are several static displays, the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of a bomber or helicopter, and a chance to learn the history of some of Canada\u2019s elite aircraft of both the past and present.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row inner_container=”true” padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px” bg_video=”” class=”” style=””][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_cta h2=”Aerospace Museum” txt_align=”center” shape=”square” add_button=”bottom” btn_title=”See Website” btn_style=”outline” btn_shape=”square” btn_color=”white” btn_size=”lg” btn_align=”center” btn_link=”url:http%3A%2F%2Fwww.asmac.ab.ca%2F||target:%20_blank” css=”.vc_custom_1459536936526{background-color: #000000 !important;}”]\n

The Aero Space Museum of Calgary provides a rich understanding and appreciation of the evolution of flight by telling stories related to their collections that provide inspiration to current and future generations.<\/p>\n[\/vc_cta][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row padding_top=”0px” padding_bottom=”0px”][vc_column fade_animation_offset=”45px” width=”1\/1″][vc_media_grid element_width=”2″ gap=”10″ grid_id=”vc_gid:1459482101879-f152997d-f8e4-4″ include=”777,778,779,780,781,782,783,784,785,786,787,788,789,790,791,792,793,794,795,796,797,798,799,800″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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