rita bessant 2.JPGRita Bessant, Executive Director (BIO) 

Welcome to the CORE Association website.  We are a non-profit organization that has served Medicine Hat and surrounding communities for more than 55 years. 

Here you will find information about CORE, services we provide, employment opportunities, fundraising events, our catering service, and department contacts. 

As an ex officio on the Board of Directors, I work with the elected directors to ensure our organization’s needs are met.  As Executive Director, I work with our managers and government officials to ensure services and programs are provided for the people we serve. 

             Thank you for visiting our website.  Stop in sometime and visit us at CORE.


Board of Directors

CORE Association has been fortunate to have been supported by an outstanding Board of Directors, both past and present, who along with hard working, dedicated employees and selfless volunteers has enabled us to provide essential services and assistance to our patrons.  Here is the current Board of Directors:

Carol Kimenius, Chair                   Randy Gyorkos, Vice Chair

Lorraine Prince, Secretary          Trevor Bender, Director

Bernie Godin, Director                  Blake Hyde, Director

Louise Sjovold, Director               Dr. Tony Carlsson, Director

Mirna Avelar, Director                   Dee Wagner, Director

Quarterly Newsletter           Annual Report 2011