The CAMROSE BOOSTER, April 26, 2022 – Page 24
Grant support for nonprofits Continued from page 20
“We recognize that social problems and recoveries require the interaction of many organizations actively coordinating their efforts, sharing lessons and working toward the same goal,” said Kasa. “Camrose and area is home to vibrant social services, and we believe that restructuring, coordinating and implementing systemic changes, identifying leverage points to effectively shift how services are accessed and provided will have long term impact on the value we can offer our community. “For social recovery to be effective and sustainable, so must our community’s social network infrastructure. These funds will be used to build a structured, coordinated response to priority social needs in the City of Camrose and the County of Camrose.” Alberta minister of Community and Social Services Jason Luan passed along his remarks. “Civil society organizations have continued to offer supports and have worked diligently to address issues throughout the province during the challenging times we have faced. This critical funding will help fuel our province’s economic recovery and protect the Albertans who need it most.”
Battle of Atlantic waters
Continued from page 2 They ended up sinking 21 ships that shipping season, including the ferry SS Caribou. It was the first time Canada had waged war on its inland waters since the War of 1812. The Germans were close to their goal of crippling the vital supply chain to Great Britain. Between March and September 1942, U-boats sank almost 100 merchant ships a month. Roughly 2,000 merchant ships had been lost since the battle began, thousands of sailors had been killed and millions of tons of precious cargo lay at the bottom of the ocean. In 1943, U-boats managed to sink fewer than 300 merchant ships, a quarter of the number from the year before, and most of those came in
Shirley Florence Moore
Bernice Mildred Heiberg
April 27, 1927 ~ April 16, 2022 Gordon Albert Pierson of Dorenlee, Alberta passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the age of 94 years. Left to cherish his memory are his sister-in-law Nellie Pierson of Ferintosh; brother-inlaw Dale Tennis of Wetaskiwin; and numerous nieces and nephews. Gordon was predeceased by his parents Albert and Alma; brother Carl; sister Dorothy; and brother-in-law John Riske. A graveside service will be held at a later date. If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Gordon’s memory may be made to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com.
December 8, 1925 ~ April 20, 2022 Bernice Mildred Heiberg of Tofield, Alberta passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 at the age of 96 years. Left to cherish her memory are her children Lyle (Rebecca) of Camrose, son-in-law Robert Schacher of Tofield, Elsa (Arlen) Salte of Sherwood Park, and Gordon (Jennifer) of Tofield; ten grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. Bernice was predeceased by her husband Andreas (Andy); daughter Grace Schacher; grandson Benjamin Heiberg; parents Edwin and Myrtle Magneson; and brother Charles Magneson. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Bardo Lutheran Church (5609-48 Street, Tofield). If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions in Bernice’s memory may be made to the Canadian Lutheran Bible Institute or Hastings Lake Bible Camp. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome. com.
Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”
Phone 780-672-2121 “Dedicated service since 1906”
the first few months of 1943. With German Uboat losses skyrocketing, the Germans scaled back their campaign for several months. As Canada’s escort duties continued, so did its losses. In the last year of the war, eight Canadian warships were sunk and four were badly damaged. On April 16, 1945, just three weeks before the end of the war, the minesweeper HMCS Esquimalt was torpedoed
and sunk in waters off Halifax, killing 44 of her crew. Three weeks later, its attacker, U-190, surrendered to Canadian forces. The war was over. Many of those who died have no gravesite– their bodies were lost to the Atlantic. Their names are commemorated on the Sailors’ Memorial in Point Pleasant Park in Halifax. Their sacrifice is also honoured in special ceremonies held every year on the first Sunday in May.
Gordon Albert Pierson
February 18, 1936 ~ April 10, 2022 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mother Shirley Moore at the age of 86 in Victoria, BC. She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Teena (Don); sons Richard (Joy) and Trent (Diane); grandchildren Brandy, Travis, Curtis and Kelsey; great-grandchildren Addyson and Ryder; as well as many extended family members, including older sister Dorothy and younger brother Bobby. She was predeceased by her parents Charles and Florence; and brothers Gordon and Garth Maxwell. Mom was born and raised in Viking, Alberta. In 1955, she graduated as a Registered Nursing Aide, married Robert (Bob) Moore, moved to Wetaskiwin and then Camrose. In 1966, they settled in Stettler to raise their family. She thoroughly enjoyed her lengthy nursing career and the friends with whom she worked at Stettler General Hospital. Mom was very creative and loved renovating her home, growing her large veggie and flower gardens, crocheting, crafting and had an amazing talent for refinishing antiques from which her family and friends benefited greatly through the years. Nickels was the card game she loved and played throughout her life. Family will remember spending many evenings of fun and laughter trying to win against the champion. She was quite the softball player and water skier in her younger days, and took up golfing in her senior years. A few years after Dad passed away, Mom decided to leave the cold winters behind and in 1999, moved to sunny Victoria where she enjoyed year-round golfing, travels to the USA and living close to her sister Dorothy and family. Thank you for all you did for us, Mom. We love you and you will be greatly missed by all your family near and far. As per Mom’s wishes, there will be no service. In lieu of flowers, donations to STARS Air Ambulance in Camrose, Alberta would be appreciated. To leave a condolence or make a donation, please visit www.earthsoption.com. Remembering with love
Simon Peter Cherry
October 25, 1966 ~ April 27, 2005 Always in our hearts and thoughts. Celebrating the time we had. Forever missed. – Mum, Jane, Linda, Becky and all the family
In loving memory of
Leslie (Les) Percy
December 22, 1930 ~ April 29, 2008 Silent thoughts of time together hold memories that will last forever. – Mary, Michael, Elizabeth, Ian and families
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LIFE MEMBER
Murray Green, Camrose Booster Camrose branch of the Royal Canadian Legion president Adrian Zinck, left, presented a 45-year life pin to Bill Hart at an honours and awards celebration.
