Our condolences go out to the family of Valere Roy who passed away on Sunday, January 31. Valere was a pioneer in the spirit of being an entrepreneur in the construction industry and business in Bonnyville. I'll never forget the first time I met him and his helicopter. That was quite a machine and I'm sure he thrilled quite a few folks with rides in the Alouette. Valere was generous to the community and supported many fund raising efforts throughout the region. Adieu Valere, Via Con Dios.
Prayer services for Mr. Roy will be held on Sunday, February 7 at 8 p.m. in the St. Louis Roman Catholic Church in Bonnyville. His funeral service will be held the following day in the same location beginning at 10 a.m. Memento Funeral Chapel is in charge of all arrangements. They can be reached at 780-826-3113 or on their website at www.mementofuneralchapel.com
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Well, its Alberta Winter Games weekend in Bonnyville and Cold Lake. From the 4 to the 7th of February we'll see a huge number of visitors to the region. Make sure they feel welcome and help out where you can. I'm sure anyone with time to volunteer will be greatfully accepted.
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Had a great visit with our MLA Genia Leskiw the other day regarding the upcoming Annual General Meeting. There was a change in guest speaker following the recent cabinet shuffle and the new speaker is none other than our newest Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development - Jack Hayden. Jack is from a farm back ground and still farms today with his family near Endiang. Minister Hayden represents the riding of Drumheller-Stettler and its one of the largest ridings in the province stretching all the way to the Alberta and Saskatchewan border in the east.
The Annual General Meeting of the Bonnyville-Cold Lake constituency is slated for Thursday, March 11 starting at 7 p.m. in the Ardmore community hall. This is an open meeting to members and non members. It's an opportunity to meet with your MLA, ask questions, participate as a member or even on the board. There will be an election of officers and memberships will be available for sale at the meeting.
I had an opportunity to meet with Jack Hayden at the Alberta Ag Societies AGM in Edmonton two weeks ago and he's very approachable. See you there.
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Well, just three home games left for our Pontiacs as they get ready for the play offs. I've missed a bunch of games due to work commitment and meetings so I've got to catch up. Their next home game is Tuesday, Feb 9 at 7:30 in the RJ Lalonde versus the Spruce Grove Saints. Be there. Go Pontiacs.
That's it for now. I've got to get back to work. Have a great Week. Dave
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