Stampede City Progress Club Supporting
The Bill Gibson Bursary Fund
Fully funded by our Just4Kidz fund, The Bill Gibson Bursary Fund provides financial assistance to students in need, often focusing on specific fields of study or community contributions.
One award, valued at $10,000, applied directly to tuition.
Stampede City Progress Club
Making a Lasting Impact in Our Calgary Community, Together
Fully funded by our Just4Kidz fund, The Bill Gibson Bursary Fund was established by the Canadian Progress Club Stampede City to honour the contributions of their longest-serving member, Bill Gibson.
The Bill Gibson Bursary Fund
One award available, valued at $10,000, applied directly to tuition. Renewable for up to three consecutive years of study as long as the recipient achieves good academic standing (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 2.7 or 70%) and maintains a full-time course load, as defined by the post-secondary institution (up to four years of support total).
https://albertascholarships.ca/scholarships/24399/bill-gibson-bursary
In Loving Memory of Bill Gibson
(September 1920 – July 30, 2025)
On July 30th, we said goodbye to a true legend. The Stampede City Canadian Progress Club and all its Friends mourn the loss of Bill Gibson, a cherished member, mentor, and friend who left an unforgettable mark on everyone lucky enough to know him.
Bill joined the Stampede City Canadian Progress Club in 1973 and remained a guiding light for over five decades. His contributions were endless, his friendships deep, and his mentorship lasting. He embodied everything this Club stands for: community, compassion, and commitment.
Bill would have turned 105 this September and what a life he lived! He was an extraordinary human being:
– A loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather
– A proud veteran
– A dedicated educator
– A generous philanthropist
– A loyal friend and an honest man
– And, of course, a “lovable” connoisseur of fine scotch
Bill had a quiet strength, a kind heart, and a twinkle in his eye that made everyone feel at ease. His legacy lives on in the stories we share, the causes he championed, and the lives he helped shape.
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Bill’s entire family. Thank you for sharing him with us for so many wonderful years. His memory will always hold a place of honour in our hearts and in the history of Stampede City CPC.
Raise a glass in his honour.
Rest easy, Bill – you were one of a kind
