When I spoke to literary critic Ruth Franklin earlier this year about the new Anne Frank exhibition in New York City she said her hope for visitors was that walking through full-scale recreations of the annex rooms “brings them back to the existence of Anne Frank as a real person.” It’s on this note that she begins and ends her book “Anne’s transformation into an icon has had the effect of obscuring who she really was She becomes whoever and whatever we want her to be,” Franklin writes in the introduction Franklin explores Anne’s many identities in roughly chronological but fundamentally thematic chapters on Anne before and after her death — as a child “survivor” (as imagined in fiction) and pawn She concludes with a final plea that we remember her also “as a teenager behind a locked door Franklin spoke with me about how this objective came to undergird the biography what we’ve gotten so wrong about Anne and the “Diary” for so long and what we stand to gain by seeing Anne as a person rather than an icon This conversation has been edited and condensed for clarity you’d read the “Diary” and visited the Anne Frank House so the Holocaust was always very present in our lives I grew up listening to my grandparents’ stories Anne — for me as for so many Jewish girls — was somebody who was extremely relatable in that she goes through so many of the things that ordinary teenagers do and yet this unfathomable thing happened to her Part of what made her so compelling for Jews of my generation is that we think of Holocaust survivors as these elderly people who come from a different world She’s a teenager like anybody we might have known When and how did this interest bloom into a book project to which you’d devote years of research and writing I’m always very interested in the origin stories of books — how they come to be written I think it was in the ‘90s that I started hearing about how Anne’s diary existed in these different versions It struck me that it was really important to appreciate that Anne had deliberately revised it herself with the intention of publishing it she just seemed to become more and more iconic What I wanted to do in the book was to put those two pieces together to investigate and try to understand her process and her intentions in creating this book and also what made it so enduring for so many people over the years You say you hope to write “alongside Anne rather than over her.” Why it was my response to the implicit question of: Why is it useful to write a biography of somebody who has already narrated her life so beautifully and comprehensively Part of what I wanted to do was to explain what was going on outside the annex while Anne was in it but also giving context to her larger life and to understand all the social and political and historical forces that contributed to what happened to her it struck me that so many people use her as a mouthpiece for their own beliefs regardless of whether we have any information about what she would have thought about these ideas or in some cases deliberately contradicting her I felt that it was so important to give her a voice in this book to complicate and elaborate on her own narrative without replacing it What do you mean when you talk about Anne’s transformation into an icon She has become this touchstone for all kinds of different things depending on who is using her You looked closely at changes Anne made to her own writing as she revised it for publication from small details — like changing “If people were told how we Jews lived” to “If we Jews were to tell how we lived” — to larger choices like removing most of the romance between her and Peter van Pels (sections her father Otto mostly restored) I felt like that was the key to her whole project That was why she decided to do what she did that the story of what happened to the Jews of the Netherlands — to the Jews in Europe in general — couldn’t be told by anybody else It has to be told by them in their own words There are changes she made to emphasize the persecution story Especially early on in the first few months of her diary it makes perfect sense that her first draft is about boys and friends and gossip When she looks at it again from the perspective of somebody who is not only two years older but had experienced a lifetime of events in those two years and matured extremely quickly because of that she realized that if her diary is going to work as a document of persecution it needed to have a lot more about the actual persecution So she went back and she actually wrote new entries with new dates [with] stories she hadn’t included the first time around She has one about going to the dentist on a very hot day when she has to walk for an hour across the city because Jews are no longer allowed to use public transportation She points out not only what the new Nazi regulations are but the effect they have on her as an ordinary person She also made changes for the sake of style To make the language more dramatic or emotional It’s clear that she was thinking about things on an artistic level You talk about several common misconceptions about Anne and the “Diary.” What have we gotten wrong that you’d be most eager to dispel I felt frustrated by all the misconceptions and I think the most fraught aspect of her legacy Reading the “Diary” as an adult and especially as a parent was very different from the experience of reading it as a child it’s impossible to imagine oneself in his position and the only resident of the eight in the annex He is given this gift that is also a burden He immediately saw its potential to reach so many people and I found it kind of mind boggling that he’s been so vilified by people who think of themselves as Anne’s defenders People believe that he censored her thoughts about her body I trace some of the ways in which I believe these misconceptions came about that readers have been so eager to jump to conclusions about what he did or didn’t do without checking the sources Can you talk a bit about the unique experiences of women in the camps and what this might tell us about the last months of Anne’s life It was important to me to try to reconstruct what happened to Anne first in Westerbork then in Auschwitz and finally in Bergen-Belsen There’s testimony from people who knew her in the camps and remember having seen her there I read as many testimonies as I could find by women who were in the camp at the same time as she was The women’s accounts differ [from familiar stories by Primo Levi Elie Wiesel and others] in some details that might seem minor We picture the typical prisoner at Auschwitz as wearing the striped uniform but without regard for the appropriateness to their circumstances So you might see women being forced to wear dresses that were revealing or made out of very light fabric in the cold Polish winter They might have been given high-heeled shoes they had to walk around the camp in and this has been the subject of some debate by Holocaust historians but I find the accounts persuasive by historians who’ve argued that women showed a greater amount of cooperation amongst each other We see this specifically with regard to Anne A number of the other women prisoners who knew her in the camp talk about how close she was not just to her sister The women in Auschwitz would form these little groups This is really striking and something we don’t see nearly as much in the accounts of male prisoners either on behalf of the guards or fellow prisoners who were in a more powerful position was one that was always present for these women this is an element of the Holocaust that is almost never talked about You talk about how “the extraordinary effect of the ‘Diary’ depends on her death.” Can you unpack that a little That’s certainly something that has made it so malleable as a text The fact that Anne isn’t around to tell us what she meant or didn’t mean has made it possible for people to interpret her words in all kinds of different ways it surely has helped the book be so enduring It’s why he was so anxious about the “Diary” being adapted for Broadway He realized that was always going to involve a level of fictionalization anybody can do whatever they want with her That’s exactly what we see happening in the works I discuss in which she appears counter-historically as having survived the war Those books are never about her as a person She becomes a mirror to reflect the preoccupation of whoever is writing about her you write that “no one can know what political beliefs a surviving Anne would have held.” How does her invocation in the name of a vast range of political causes play into how we’ve distanced ourselves from Anne as a person This is a problem that presented itself from the moment the “Diary” was published There is a tension between whether to understand it in a particular way as a document against persecution more generally This is made even more complicated by Otto Frank’s desire that it reach the largest possible number of people and be a beacon against intolerance Otto realized that had the potential to go in all sorts of directions and tried to walk it back and say that the “Diary” had to be a Jewish book the genie is already out of the bottle and he’s opened the door for all kinds of new interpretations she would be supporting the Palestinian cause My take is that we cannot ascribe any of these positions to Anne almost never expressed any kind of politics whatsoever Western European Jews like her family were not the primary supporters of Zionism before the war Israel took in the greatest number of survivors who had nowhere else to go but also because they believed in the aftermath of the Holocaust that there was a need for a Jewish state That is the position that the majority of Holocaust survivors and the majority of American Jews today tend to take That is why there’s a special provocation in recruiting her for the anti-Zionist cause What do we stand to gain by looking closely and seeing Anne as a real person I was giving a talk to a group of undergraduates you’ve been talking about the relevance of Anne Frank for us today People for decades have thought that Anne Frank is just a girl who wrote a diary The critics have literally called her diary a found object that was picked up from the floor of the annex rather than acknowledging that she created herself as a voice of the Holocaust That she heard a Dutch minister on the radio call for citizens to preserve their documents of the war years for a future national archive so that people would have a full understanding of what had really happened to them And she resolved that her diary was going to be a document that told the story of the Holocaust to the world To think that she was just a girl who wrote a diary diminishes her achievement The idea that she could accidentally write a book that went on to mean so many things to so many people I think it does her an enormous disservice We 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enforce their authority Israel’s presence and continued strikes undermine Lebanon’s ability to enforce the ceasefire terms.In the context of Syria the argument is that there is no longer any threat to the State of Israel The old regime supported by Iran has fallen and the new regime has declared that it is not interested in conflict with Israel there is no justification for Israel’s presence in Syrian territory or for conducting strikes there In both Lebanon and Syria, Israel maintains a limited presence in areas near the border at several strategic points that allow for monitoring and detection of activities that pose a threat to Israel (see article) Hezbollah’s activity in southern Lebanon—including south of the Litani—is on the rise This constitutes a clear violation of the ceasefire agreement.Although the Lebanese Army’s activity in southern Lebanon against Hezbollah’s violations is occasionally mentioned in headlines and general statements—including claims that several Hezbollah sites were allegedly destroyed—there is practically no actual evidence of this on the ground.On April 14 Lebanese President Joseph Aoun declared that Lebanon is committed to disarming Hezbollah but he added that the process would occur through dialogue Expecting Hezbollah to willingly disarm is and Israel cannot ignore Hezbollah’s ongoing rehabilitation efforts while the Lebanese government and president make declarations and the actions of the Lebanese Army remain ambiguous.Since the ceasefire there have been four shooting incidents from Lebanese territory into Israeli territory constituting blatant violations of the ceasefire terms and severely harming the sense of security among residents of northern Israel who are currently in the process of returning to their homes.While Hezbollah denied responsibility for the shootings and the Lebanese Army stated it is working to locate the suspects it did not act to prevent the attacks in the first place—highlighting its ineffectiveness and the necessity for Israel to continue operating against threats This requires a certain level of presence in Lebanese territory and continued strikes against violations of the agreement and against clear and immediate threats Syria:Changes are indeed taking place in Syria—but are they truly for the better?The new Syrian regime and its leader are at a crossroads between the desire to build a state with Western support and the radical Islamic ideology they embrace it is still unclear which path al-Julani has chosen The image he presents to the Western world does not align with the actions of his forces within Syria.On April 26 it was reported that al-Julani conveyed a message to the United States stating that Syria does not intend to pose a threat to Israel and would even be open to future normalization talks Syria remains divided and subject to considerable pressure and external interference from actors that even if the new regime does not wish to engage in conflict with Israel it may not be 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Israel operates in accordance with international law—and to delegitimize Israeli actions.Unfortunately many in the international community refuse to acknowledge the fact that this is a deliberate policy by Hezbollah.Hezbollah’s military activity takes place within the civilian population among whom it operates Israel conducts precise and targeted strikes and makes every possible effort to minimize harm to civilians in accordance with international law even as Hezbollah continues to use the civilian population as part of its rebuilding efforts.In addition Israel reports every violation it detects to the mechanism that is supposed to operate under the ceasefire framework and acts only when those violations are not addressed.Many European countries differentiate between Hezbollah’s military and civilian wings only 9 have recognized Hezbollah in its entirety as a terrorist organization—among them are the Netherlands The rest attribute terrorist activity solely to Hezbollah’s military 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Hezbollah’s civilian activities enable its military operations The civilian and military functions are intertwined and Hezbollah itself has stated that it is one single organization with no separate branches—therefore it will not give up its military activity.As a result international media often misleadingly portray Hezbollah operatives (who are dressed in civilian clothing while carrying out military terrorist activity) as uninvolved civilians harmed in Israeli strikes It is highly likely that in the near future criticism and pressure on Israel will intensify—especially if conciliatory messages continue to emerge from Lebanon and Syria conciliatory messages do not actually neutralize threats Radical Islamic ideology—both Sunni and Shiite—is here to stay proved that our understanding of the other side’s intentions is limited and we will not always have advance warning regarding the realization of such intentions Israel’s presence and strikes in Lebanese and Syrian territory are necessary International coverage must be based on accurate and balanced information that provides a full overview of Israel’s security situation Alma is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) education and research organization made possible in part by the Galila Foundation Your browser is too old. 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Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application It is with saddened hearts that we announce Alma Kolberg passed away on December 29th She also had a fondness for gardening that she maintained into her 90's She was very adept at sewing and knitting - even creating remarkable wool jackets for her children that had a Canada centennial theme She carded the wool herself and used a spinning wheel to create the yarn She enjoyed travelling when she was able and enjoyed spending time with her four grandchildren and many other relatives Alma suffered a debilitating stroke early in 2024 She is fondly remembered by friends and family Martens Warman Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care and arrangements for Alma Kolberg.  This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks. 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Sources: Artem Priakhin / SOPA Images / Getty; Yuki Iwamura / Getty; DNY59 / Getty; hapabapa / Getty; David Tran / Getty.May 2, 2025 ShareSave Listen-1.0x+0:009:15Produced by ElevenLabs and News Over Audio (Noa) using AI narration When my university, Columbia, recently capitulated to President Donald Trump’s $400 million ultimatum Before coming to Columbia as a grad student The Smolny I knew was one of Russia’s few independent colleges; students and faculty had extraordinary autonomy which they often used to challenge the government Smolny’s story offers a warning that Columbia must heed while it still has the chance: When autocrats realize they can manipulate a school they won’t stop until they have total control A few years after the Soviet Union collapsed Professors at SPSU—one of Russia’s most prestigious universities—had proposed partnering with Bard so he went to speak with the faculty about what he thought Russia and the West could learn from each other he left an impression: Professors quoted him to one another long after he left Garry Kasparov: How America can avoid becoming Russia SPSU joined with Bard to create a liberal-arts program that grew into Smolny George Soros’s newly established Open Society Foundations funded the initiative Smolny matured into a true liberal-arts college offering a dual SPSU–Bard degree and majors including literature and hosted much broader political debate than could be found on most Russian campuses SPSU sent Dubrovsky a renewal contract that he said didn’t reflect the provisions he’d agreed to The school fired him for refusing to sign.) Kudrin announced that Smolny would separate from SPSU “Our education model differs from the one used at SPSU,” he said at the time a pro-Kremlin group persuaded the Russian state prosecutor’s office to investigate Smolny’s ties to Soros whose NGOs had been outlawed in the country The group alleged that Soros and Bard were using Smolny to turn Russia’s youth into a “protest electorate” with a “pro-Western” and “hostile ideology towards their own country.” SPSU cooperated with the prosecutors who determined that Bard posed a “threat to the foundations of the constitutional order and security of the Russian Federation.” Instead of separating from SPSU losing out on funding as well as the schools’ student-faculty exchange Graduates began receiving standard SPSU diplomas rather than dual degrees was baffled by the response among her professors (She requested that we use only her first name to speak candidly about them.) “We need to prove that Smolny is independent and distinct from Bard—that it is authentically Russian,” Julia recalls her teachers saying Over the next year, Smolny purged dozens of professors, including one who was fired for joining an anti-war protest. Meanwhile, SPSU conducted a review of Smolny’s curriculum, finding that its classes were “highly ideological” and representative of “the worst Western stereotypes.” Kudrin stepped down voluntarily administrators aligned with SPSU took his place They would undertake “just a few corrections to the curricula,” one of them wrote on social media Smolny swapped out discussion-based seminars for lectures and cut the number of electives from 129 to 10 The administration also reduced the school’s 12 majors to seven and gave them new names such as “Literature in the Context of Culture,” “Economics of Culture,” and “Music in the Context of Culture.” (“Culture in the context of culture” became a sneering refrain on campus.) Sensing that the changes posed an existential threat to the school Two were expelled after an academic committee decided to fail them Today, the Smolny I knew survives only in fragments. The school has maintained its size but now attracts only half the applicants it once did. With help from Bard, a group of former professors founded Smolny Beyond Borders, an initiative that offers online classes outside the reach of SPSU administrators and Kremlin bureaucrats An alum recently told me that in order to teach an uncensored seminar talk about the pro-Palestine protests roiling Columbia’s campus I would stand beside the protesting students now,” Kostyuchenko said at a conference one week after police began arresting demonstrators But because I know what happens when you don’t defend another’s opinion you yourself won’t be allowed to speak out.” Garry Kasparov: The Putinization of America empowering campus-security officers to arrest students and African Studies Department under review—all in hopes of getting the $400 million back It didn’t work; the money is still gone. And now the White House is reportedly planning to pursue a consent decree which could effectively allow Trump to enforce his demands via the courts Even though Columbia remains more insulated from state power than Smolny the concerns I hear from my peers in America have begun to sound a lot like what I heard from my peers in Russia Kostyuchenko’s warning that authoritarian forces could sway Columbia seemed far-fetched Sign in Join now, it's FREE! Passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at Pathways Retirement Home Beloved wife of the late Jack Myers (January 1 Loving and proud mother of William (Bill) Myers (Jao) Barbara Stoll (late Wolfgang) and Laurie Cavan (Jim) the late Guy Renault (late Bonnie) and the late Robert Renault (Audrey) Alma will be remembered by her many nieces and nephews to the late Margaret and Steve Renault.  She grew up in both Steep Hill Falls and “the Mission” often fondly reminiscing of those early days with her parents and siblings.  Recently she described when a child she had such a fun ride by a dog team with her mom as they travelled snowy trails to visit a friend.  She loved to cook and truly enjoyed sharing her accomplishments with her family and friends she loved reading and discussing world events. She was known to have said that “as a woman she was born too soon”   Another important aspect in her life was her time volunteering at the Wawa Legion and she respected how hard everyone worked to support the Legion Anyone that knew her also knew how much she loved playing cards!  Family and helping others were our mother’s foundation.  Thank you for everything mom-we will miss you more than words can say.  Cremation has taken place at River’s Edge Cremation Centre At Alma’s request there will be no funeral services at this time Memorial donations made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #429 Wawa would be greatly appreciated by the family (Arrangements entrusted to Kerry Funeral Home, Wawa, 1-800-439-4937). www.kerryfuneralhome.ca More In Memoriam > Notices are posted by 10 am Monday through Saturday Adjust Text Size: A+ A- As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 08, 2025 Share your memories and/or express your condolences below. Fields marked with a * are required. All others are optional. Unfortunately with the need to moderate tributes for inappropriate content, your comments may take up to 48 hours to appear. Thank you for your understanding. ©2025 Winnipeg Free Press. All Rights Reserved. Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account It would surprise nobody who knew Vancouver literary matriarch Alma Lee that her last words were a firm Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience Lee died at home in Vancouver on Friday at the age of 84 By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of West Coast Table will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. Lee’s love of books began at five years old when her father took her each week to the library That was when Lee said she became interested not just in stories “Reading,” she told The Vancouver Sun in 1989 “was a very serious occupation in my family.” she and her husband immigrated to Toronto in 1967 Lee embraced the spirit of the time as a self-described hippie where she said lying to cover her boss’s activities went against her Presbyterian nature she decided the book industry would be a better fit A new acquaintance who later became a close friend told her that she would have to attend lots of parties Lee later said that the parties were the easy part After getting a foothold in publishing as general manager with the House of Anansi Press novelist Graeme Gibson noticed that she was extraordinarily organized and tapped her to help found the Writers’ Union of Canada in 1973 Soon she was negotiating a standard first contract for writers with publishing heavyweight Jack McClelland moved to Vancouver where she would turn her formidable organizational skills to the creation of a writers festival in 1988 that would elevate Vancouver’s international reputation and help Granville Island grow into an important cultural space where Lee famously paired new authors with some of the world’s greatest literary lights became a highlight on Vancouver’s cultural scene the festival’s current artistic director and a longtime friend of Lee she wouldn’t hesitate to send an email or to pick up the phone to say Hurtig said Lee had a special gift for programming getting writers to make music on stage at the raucous literary cabaret or engage in conversation rather than just read from their books She made programming for children and youth a priority paired literary writers with popular writers and was committed to “platforming” new writers by giving them a chance to share the stage with headliners Ivan Coyote is one of those local writers Lee championed early on “She made me feel like a special writer,” said Coyote of their first appearance at the festival in 2000 1,500 other Canadian writers that she made feel special.” Coyote said it wasn’t just the moments on stage that made the festival a hub for writers “She knew that the key to a great writers’ festival was to let us get together and create our own culture,” said Coyote L-shaped “green room” at the Granville Island hotel where writers would gather after events until the wee hours She stayed busy after her retirement in 2005 advocating for writers and for maintaining Granville Island as a cultural centre A tiny woman who got things done,” said author Caroline Adderson Lee’s determination to create change continued to the very end “She was making new friends with neighbours where she lived but she was never just having polite conversation and raising money including for the Carol Shields prize dryan@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account Passed away in God’s loving arms on Friday at Toronto Western Hospital at the age of 95 Alma happily resided at Kensington Gardens Long Term Care Home since 2017 Dear mother of Hermina (Mina) Kosar and her partner Proud bakica (grandmother) of Leon Teal Keverae Beloved sister to the late Hermina Lorinc and late Biserka Matijašić Cherished aunt of Zoran Lorinc and his wife Janis Keeney Leonardo Matijašić and his wife Ljerka Great aunt of Erick Louis Keeney Lorinc and Samantha Anne Keeney Lorinc Before coming to Canada from her native Yugoslavia Alma worked as a nurse with the mentally ill; she was greatly admired for her diligence Alma worked as a Personal Support Assistant at Baycrest Long Term Care Home Alma was very popular amongst staff and residents who regularly acknowledged her independent A heartfelt thank you to all the staff at Kensington Gardens for the loving care Alma received there A service will be held on Tuesday February 11th at 10:30AM at Ward Funeral Home Donations in Alma Kosar’s name can be made to the Kensington Health Foundation Donate at kensingtonhealth.org/foundation/ways-give/memory by phone at 416-964-3636 ext.1 or by mail to Kensington Health Foundation at 250-340 College St Click here to donate to Kensington Gardens Foundation Click here to view service Enter your phone number above to have directions sent via text This website uses cookies to improve and promote our services. 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CONDOLENCES ARE POURING IN this weekend for Alma Lee the founder of the Vancouver Writers Fest who has died at the age of 84.  “It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of the Vancouver Writers Fest’s founding artistic director “A lifelong advocate for arts and culture who founded multiple pillars of Canada’s literary community whose vision and dedication put Vancouver on the literary map.” remaining an active force in the internationally recognized organization that attracts 30,000 attendees annually The festival has hosted such prominent names as Margaret Atwood (a longtime friend of Lee’s) Lee was also founding executive director of the Writers' Union of Canada and the Writers Development Trust her fundraising helped the Carol Shields Prize for Fiction achieve liftoff “We hear so much hype about getting rich and famous but those who serve their communities like Alma Lee give back a treasure whose value is limitless,” Carol Shields Prize for Fiction cofounder Susan Swan posted When she received an Order of Canada just over 20 years ago she was honoured as “a passionate and effective champion of Canadian authors” who had gained the “respect and admiration of her peers and the reading public” “Long after she retired from the Vancouver Writers Fest she continued to act as an ambassador for the Festival and provide guidance and insight—including regular visits to the VWF office when she did her shopping on Granville Island which our team looked forward to for her unflagging sense of humour and the doors she opened,” the fest said in its obituary “She had a seat reserved at nearly every event and she always listened with abounding thoughtfulness and enjoyment.” Lee had famously accompanied her father to the library every Friday Lee received a YWCA Women of Distinction Award and an honourary doctorate from Simon Fraser University (which stated at the time that her “advocacy of writers earned her the respect of the entire literary community”) becoming the group’s founding president in bringing classical and contemporary concerts to neighbourhood venues throughout the city “Alma will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered by her family and the literary community at large,” the VWF posted “She has touched the lives of tens of thousands of readers and writers and her impact will continue to shape many future generations.” A celebration of life will be held at a later date Janet Smith is cofounder and editorial director of Stir She is an award-winning arts journalist who has spent more than two decades immersed in Vancouver’s dance She sits on the Vancouver Film Critics’ Circle Annual accolade honours an individual who has significantly enriched Metro Vancouver’s arts and culture community Calling for an “urgently needed” funding increase nonpartisan Canadian Arts Coalition initiative provides resources on platform promises Ashvini Sundaram takes second place in prize presented by The Hawthorne Foundation and DanceHouse Former director of SFU’s Vancity Office of Community Engagement will program around theme of Borderless Solidarities for July event Relocation is temporary while the District of West Vancouver moves forward on plans for a larger purpose-built arts and culture facility A celebratory soirée at the Book Warehouse on May 22 honours authors across eight categories Vancouver choreogapher Crystal Pite has won previous Oliviers for Revisor The founding executive director of the Writers' Union of Canada and the Writers Development Trust was also founding president of Music on Main Longtime Vancouver arts professional will oversee Eastside Culture Crawl with Esther Rausenberg moving into new role as artistic director Board of trustees states that the arts administrator and writer is leaving “to pursue other professional and personal interests” Email us at hello@createastir.ca and unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples including the territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam) and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations What is Stir?Support StirDiversity & InclusionAdvertisingRSS FEED Legal | Site Credits We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada We use cookies to analyze user behavior in order to constantly improve the website for you. Learn more (CSE: ALMA) ("Alma Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it intends to complete a non-brokered private placement of up to 15,000,000 units ("Units") to be issued at a price of $0.10 per Unit for gross proceeds up to $1,500,000 (the "Private Placement") Each Unit will be comprised of one common share (each a "Share") and one-half of one transferable common share purchase warrant (with two such half warrants being a "Warrant") Each Warrant will entitle the holder thereof to acquire one additional Share at a price of $0.20 for a period of two (2) years from closing Proceeds received from the Private Placement will be used for general working capital purposes including potential strategic initiatives currently under consideration All securities will be will be subject to a statutory hold period of four months and one day from issuance The Company does not intend to pay any finder's fees on the Private Placement This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to sell any of the securities in the United States The securities have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 Securities Act") or any state securities laws and may not be offered or sold within the United States or to U.S Securities Act and applicable state securities laws or an exemption from such registration is available is a gold-focused exploration company based in Bedford is exploring the Karita West Project in northern Guinea the Dialakoro project permits under application in the Siguiri Basin of Guinea and it owns the Clarence Stream North Gold Project in southwest New Brunswick For more information on Alma Gold Inc., please visit our website at: https://www.almagoldinc.ca Gregory IsenorPresident & Chief Executive Officer Alma Gold Inc.Email: gpisenor@karitagold.com The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation statements regarding the Company's intention to complete a non-brokered private placement; the expected size pricing and structure of the private placement; the anticipated use of proceeds; the issuance and terms of the common shares and warrants; and the Company's exploration plans and objectives Forward-looking information is based on management's reasonable assumptions analyses and opinions as of the date of this news release including assumptions that: all required regulatory approvals will be received in a timely manner; sufficient investor interest will be secured; and the Company will be able to use the proceeds from the Private Placement as intended Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking information are reasonable there can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate Readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information To view the source version of this press release, please visit https://www.newsfilecorp.com/release/249839 SOURCE: Alma Gold Inc. Sign Up Company Profile Mining and Metals Sign In Register Alma Steyn, pharmacist, is the proud owner of Gourlay’s Clinic Pharmacy in Canmore and commitment to her patients and community With dreams of building a career in a tight-knit mountain community she visited Canmore and approached every pharmacy in town asking if they were hiring She heard one thing from every pharmacy she approached: “No openings because nobody leaves.” Gourlay’s was the last pharmacy she checked and she was told a maternity leave position would soon be available A one-year commitment in Canmore would be ideal It’s been 15 years – and now she owns Gourlay’s “I bought the pharmacy from the original owners in 2021 and I’m proud to be carrying on the legacy of care and compassion the founders started back in 1994,” she shares Gourlay’s Clinic Pharmacy is more than a place to pick up prescriptions. One of its standout offerings is compounding a service that takes pharmacy to the next level Compounding means creating custom medication formulations tailored to individual patients’ needs Whether it’s liquid alternatives for kids who can’t swallow pills creams for those needing topical solutions or specialized doses that aren’t readily available this personalized approach ensures no one is left without the care they need Gourlay’s also offers travel health services, helping patients prepare for adventures near and far. From vaccines to travel-first-aid supplies, their certified travel health pharmacists are ready to help. The pharmacy team also supports a wide range of patient care needs from managing daily ADL (Activities of Daily Living) challenges to building those all-important personal connections “People trust us to be a part of their healthcare journeys,” Alma says “We’ve literally grown alongside some of our patients Seeing them progress through life is incredibly meaningful.” Gourlay’s success lies in the passion of Alma and her team who work tirelessly to ensure patients feel cared for in every interaction Alma describes her colleagues as an “unbelievably amazing group of people with so much heart.” It’s no wonder why Gourlay’s has become a trusted healthcare hub where patients know they’ll find not only expertise but also a comforting “With today’s challenges in healthcare and long wait times at clinics it is good to know there is a place you can still walk into for advice Gourlay’s has become an even more active participant in community initiatives they supported a women’s race in Canmore that also offered workshops on balancing performance with women’s health The pharmacy also partners with causes that align with their values such as raising awareness for healthy living through active and outdoor-focused events Her advice to women interested in the field of pharmacy “It’s a beautiful profession with so many different directions to take It’s a career that offers flexibility and growth without becoming stagnant.” It is with heavy hearts that the family announces the passing of Alma Alice (Peterson) Wilson She was born to the late Melvin and Cassie Peterson Alma raised nine children in a small home on The Howard Road but this amazing woman of faith made it work She was a long standing and active member of the Upper Blackville United Baptist Church She was also heavily involved with the Ladies Missionary Group Alma was a fierce believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and passed away peacefully at her home on January 15 as she slipped away into the arms of her loving Saviour she was predeceased by her husband Perley Wilson; sons Dale Wilson and James Wilson; brothers Merle She is survived by sons Royce (Isabel) Wilson Leonard (Linda) Peterson and daughters Rose (Darwin) Morehouse and Janet (Darrell) Morehouse and daughter-in-law Colleen (James) Wilson She is also survived by grandchildren Christopher and Sabrina Wilson Visitation will take place at Upper Blackville United Baptist Church The funeral service will be held on Saturday Interment will take place in Upper Blackville United Baptist Cemetery donations may be made to the Upper Blackville United Baptist Church Funeral arrangements are in the care of Northumberland Funeral Home & Crematorium Where your loved one never leaves our care said Alma was a "ray of sunshine everywhere she went." Alma was one of four people who died April 28 after a woman drove her car into the YNOT Outdoors building in Chatham "She loved her friends and family fiercely and went to 17 states in her short life," Billie told the State Journal-Register on April 29 Billie also said Alma was a great big sister to her younger brother "She loved him and supported him the only way a big sister could." Alma Buhnerkempe was identified by the Sangamon County Coroner's office along with three other victims All four of the girls were pronounced dead at the scene by the coroner's office The crash happened after a vehicle being driven by Marianne Akers hit several people outside of the building before crashing into the building Six additional children were taken to area hospitals Taylor Godwin, a neighbor, said he heard the crash when it happened "I went out back around our fence and had seen the aftermath of the building...The whole back of the building had been blown out," Godwin told the SJ-R Akers was not injured but was transported to a hospital for evaluation due to the crash being under investigation Tom Ackerman covers breaking news and trending news along with general news for the Springfield State Journal-Register He can be reached at tackerman@gannett.com who had been the first head of the Writers’ Union of Canada In the aftermath of Vancouver’s wildly successful Expo 86 world’s fair Alma Lee got the idea that the city ought to be showcasing Canadian writers in a setting where they could meet the readers who devour their words had launched its dynamic book festival in 1983 who had been the first head of the Writers’ Union of Canada in the 1970s was friends with Canadian literature’s big names and rising stars when planning her inaugural festival in 1988 she approached the Toronto novelist Timothy Findley with an invitation we were on the right track,” she told the seniors’ magazine Inspired last September the Vancouver Writers Fest grew into a literary lollapalooza an enduring delight to the world’s writers and their fans every October credits the woman who got it going and ran it for 18 years publishers understood that if they sent authors this way… they’d be treated well and … programmed smartly,” Ms Hurtig told the Vancouver-based alternative weekly newspaper The Georgia Straight in 2023 determined woman who sounded very Scottish,” her friend Lorna Crozier Her bold vision still shines at the week-long celebration of the written word its 36th iteration drew 28,000 people to hear 150 authors at more than 100 reasonably priced events The event named for her – the Alma Lee Opening Night Event – featured Ann Cleeves the prolific British crime writer whose books inspired the TV series Shetland and others Appreciation: Alma Lee, who founded Vancouver Writers Fest, dies at 84 Siting the festival on Granville Island was a masterstroke on the part of Ms After the Granville Island Public Market opened there in 1979 it morphed from an industrial zone into a tourist mecca comfortable vibe and the half-dozen performance spaces where writers appear can easily be reached on foot The literary stars stay at the Granville Island Hotel and relax together in its hospitality suite and passionate about literature,” said the Saskatchewan-born author of a score of poetry collections and two memoirs Crozier remembers her always being in the hospitality suite “with many of us … and almost shut it down which meant the wee hours of the morning.” Although the festival has become larger and more sophisticated with each passing year even at the beginning “it had a character of its own Lee’s signature touches was to present creators of high art alongside crime writers and others whose popular books are sometimes described as guilty pleasures As Denise Ryan wrote in The Vancouver Sun in 2002 a typical festival lineup includes “a bestseller like Maeve Binchy or a pop culture darling like Candace Bushnell as well as writers like Michael Ondaatje or Salman Rushdie.” Another of her innovations was to make sure festival events weren’t static Rather than have writers stand at lecterns she devised multi-author happenings garnished with music the Poetry Bash and the Literary Cabaret – which continue to be hot tickets – were her ideas is an extravaganza at which six to eight writers read while a band plays music that suits and deepens the mood of each swatch of literature led by the percussionist Salvador (Sal) Ferreras Lee also left her mark on the festival by making children’s programming a key element Cleverly planned daytime events lure teachers to bring their classes out to meet the kids’ literary heroes – authors like Kenneth Oppel Lee was named a member of the Order of Canada the citation called the festival’s youth offerings “the largest children’s literary event in Canada.” Yet not every project she tackled took off After passing the Writers Fest’s reins to Hal Wake she strove to have Vancouver named a UNESCO City of Literature That designation brings prestige while ensuring consumers of literature in the city a level of quality Lee yearned to produce an annual crime fiction festival (Chris) Humphreys appeared when it debuted in March she is remembered for her organizational skills and persistence in lobbying and fundraising I just raised $160,000 for the Carol Shields Prize [for Fiction],” she told the reporter John Thomson in Inspired Honours that have come her way include the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals and an honorary doctorate of letters from Simon Fraser University His peacetime line of work could not have been more Scottish: He made bagpipes “which wasn’t a very lucrative profession,” Ms he taught other people to play them.” Her mother She was actually the perfect person for that,” Ms “because she was so outgoing and funny.” For a while Peggy Stark worked at Deacon Brodies Tavern on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile an 18th-century carpenter and town councillor by day and a criminal by night he was an inspiration for The Strange Case of Dr Allan Stark began taking Alma to the library on Friday afternoons when she was five for years on end,” she told the Vancouver Sun’s John Mackie in 1997 she married a young man named David Lee who was a sound mixer on feature films he and two colleagues shared an Academy Award for their work on the movie Chicago The Lees had two sons in quick succession but divorced after 18 years together Lee and the boys moved to Vancouver in 1984 The Lee brothers recently entered their 60s Kenneth Lee is a retired sound mixer in Glasgow he has a suite in the same apartment building where Ms Lee lived and so was able to come to her aid quickly when she had a bad fall last November when a less serious fall had precipitated another hospital stay for her knowing she would want to mark Burns Night brought traditional Scottish neeps and tatties (mashed rutabagas and potatoes) along with haggis to her bedside on discovering how richly stimulating her writers’ festival was they didn’t get that magicking a week-long literary extravaganza into existence takes 51 gritty weeks of organizing she settled on a good one: “I polish my wand.” You can find more obituaries from The Globe and Mail here To submit a memory about someone we have recently profiled on the Obituaries page, e-mail us at obit@globeandmail.com Report an editorial error Report a technical issue 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For more information on our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines and our Terms and Conditions Margit passed away four months short of her 98th birthday Margit was predeceased by her husband Robert Margit is survived by her seven children: Richard (Jackie); Gordon (Karen); Susan (Earl); Lydia McCoy (Shane); Randy (Barb); Glen (Cheryl); and Dawn Borgford (Kevin) as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren Margit was the second oldest of the nine children of Sven and Anna Nilsson and Harry; and is survived by one brother Herman (Elaine) Most of her life was spent in the Lee River and Lettonia areas of the RM of Lac du Bonnet as well as ice curling in her younger years She was a member of the horticultural society and a lifetime member of the Pioneer Club.  The family expresses sincere thanks to the home care team A celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2025 www.soberingfuneralchapel.com Alma Zader went home to be with the Lord on September 3 Poland by German forces along with many other Germans Her older brother Daniel was forced into the German army and never returned the family lost everything and became prisoners of war for 4 ½ years in Poland they were released and after much help from relatives were smuggled from East German to West Germany where Alma accepted the Lord Jesus as her personal saviour and was baptized in Minitonas Manitoba and joined the First Baptist Church was struck and killed while crossing a highway This devastating loss deeply affected the entire family where they joined a loving fellowship of believers at Grace Baptist Church and took part in the work of the Lord These passions continued into Alma’s later years Alma was predeceased by her husband Alfred; and brother Daniel She is survived by her brother Ace Ginter (Sylvia); daughters Myrtle Fuellbrandt (Hart) Miriam Zader and son Nelson (Melody); 4 grandchildren Nicole (Kevin) and Jordan (Erin); 3 great-grandchildren She will be forever loved and missed by her family until we meet again in our Heavenly Home please join the family online by Livestream at the time of the service (see below) a recording will be made available to view shortly thereafter ​Alma will be laid to rest at Kelowna Memorial Park Cemetery please scroll down the page to the area call “Condolences” Below you will find the map for the service location and the contact information should you have any questions Graveside Service at KELOWNA MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY (1991 Bernard Ave » Condolences sent through this page can be seen by the public. 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If you wish for your condolence to go to the family privately, please send it to: contact@springfieldfuneralhome.com I will remember your mom as loving and gracious She always put a smile on my face and warmth in my heart I will be there “on-line” on Monday to celebrate her life with you Hugs to you and condolences to the family as you say “farewell for now” Your Mom was a very dear friend and I will miss her I have many good memories of her and our time together The loss of family is never easy but as time goes on may Aunt Alma’s memory warm all the corners of your hearts She and Alfred were so good to my parents–like family–when they moved from Minitonas to Kelowna and were members at Grace Baptist Church I was blessed whenever they came to Hawaii and we fellowshipped together Of course visiting Alma in Kelowna whenever my sister and I came was always very special and experiencing her friendship and generosity with produce from her garden when we left confirmed what others enjoyed Alma was a precious sister in Christ and she has passed on that quality to all her children but most of all when we all get together in heaven…what a day of rejoicing that will be May her tribe increase as you continue to bless others by sharing that FAITH HOPE and LOVE of your parents with your friends and future generations God bless all of you as you weep for the night…but JOY comes in the morning. » To share your condolence on this page please fill out the requested fields click the 'Choose File' button and select a photo from your computer » Your email is never published or shared NOTE: all messages will go through an administrative process before being posted Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Everything was so organized and pertinent to what we needed courteous and very helpful during our emotional and challenging time They were so prompt on answering any questions and changing things They were prepared and respected any religious decisions The process was so seamless and made easy in such a high stress situation In the past 2 years Springfield has helped us through the death of my Mother and my Father Their response and help allowed us to focus on the remaining family rather than worrying about details of the funeral and all the notifications that are required upon a death The atmosphere has been nothing but professional during times of grief the staff coached me on the next steps and looked after filling in all the government forms that I needed to sign which took a huge burden off my mind at the time From the time I called to the completion of all the services There was a sense of caring from each staff member I was turning over my Mom to their care and I felt very comfortable with everyone I felt heard and never felt pushed into any decision I have always found the team at Springfield Funeral Home to be VERY caring I have and will continue to recommend them to anyone who asks which funeral home would I suggest they use No other funeral home I have dealt with even comes close to Springfield Funeral Home I was made to feel as if I was the only one they had to serve Everything that was arranged for us was perfect Thank you for making this difficult time a little more acceptable via your staff’s obvious caring and respect I liked the personal treatment given to my mother who is 97 years old I found Springfield employees pleasant and sincere was that the funeral home would help me get through the paperwork need at this time Since this was my first experience (with a funeral home) everything was above and beyond what I expected Thank you to your team for your kindness to me at a very challenging time You have now taken care of both of my parents with professionalism and care Springfield Funeral Home is always professional We appreciate that you have dedicated staff for all needs from planning the service to completing government paperwork I am not sure there was anything you could have done to make a very intense emotional time less stressful Although we hadn’t expected Ken to want a service when he said we needed to have one for us not him Your sincerity and compassion meant everything to us your compassion and professionalism is truly amazing super professional and caring as each guest arrived Keep up the good work that you do as it is such an important service you provide It is still the most difficult time in a person’s life We appreciated the peace of mind that everything was being looked after You provide a wonderful service for people going through a traumatic time The kindness and professionalism shown by the staff at Springfield Funeral Home was exemplary Alma Lee at VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver a sign said a lot about why we were there: seat reserved for Alma Lee and long after she retired as artistic director in 2005 or bask in gushy sentiments from grateful writers And she brought that love to festival events not just listening intently from the front row but putting up her hand to ask thoughtful questions especially an emerging writer with a first book always deeply considered and eloquently expressed Ms. Lee, who died Friday at 84 “surrounded by love,” according to the festival’s current artistic director query authors – and readers – about their thoughts not because she had started this festival and will forever be associated with it; but this is who she was – the person who had the passion to create the festival to begin with Lee did something dramatically different from the already established literary festival in Toronto “Basically we designed the programs here for a lot of access between the writers and the audience,” she told The Globe and Mail in 1988 about the festival she founded with City of Vancouver cultural planner Lorenz von Fersen “The festival struck a chord with Vancouver audiences and the discussions with authors in the open forums were frequently lively,” reported The Globe’s Liam Lacey at the time including an appearance by a founding member of the rock group Chilliwack Another event featured a hip hop group from Seattle Vancouver festival emerges with its own strange identity,” The Globe reported the annual literary cabaret and poetry bash – still hot draws she mused that readers should be acknowledged in the festival’s name she changed the name to the Vancouver Writers and Readers Festival When she announced her retirement in 2004 (it took effect at the end of 2005 the same year she was named to the Order of Canada) she told The Globe that the festival needed “someone with more oomph and energy to help it grow even more.” But she continued to bring that oomph and energy as an appreciative attendee The first evening now includes the Alma Lee Opening Night Event Last year’s event featured an interview with British detective novelist Ann Cleeves – appropriate Lee made a point of bringing in younger authors – not just the CanLit giants (although she programmed those too) She wanted to see younger readers in her seats She created a mix of established authors (her old friend Margaret Atwood in the inaugural year allowing the emerging writers to share the stage – and reap the benefits of that spotlight then a self-described “unknown” was shocked that Ms Lee invited her to be part of an event with Pulitzer Prize-winner Richard Ford Lee was on something else: the high of reading – including Ms “So many festival directors just bring people in because of their reputation or sales but Alma actually reads all the books,” Ms esoteric-but-accessible literary vibe continues with authors and readers converging on Granville Island in the second-last week of October every year The programming has continued to be stellar with successors Hal Wake and now Hurtig expanding on what Ms Many authors say the festival that Alma built is their favourite “I can think of few people who have had such an impact noting that Lee was also involved in creating The Writers Union of Canada and the Writers’ Trust I owe her my eternal gratitude for being my mentor and for teaching me how to be a strong lassie Her vision and tireless zest for conversation and smart dialogue shall live on at the festival she started almost 40 years ago.” I went through my Alma Lee e-mails – I always kept them – and read her notes about the festival but also responses to some things I (or others at The Globe) had written – sometimes critical After a piece I wrote in 2016 about how the arts can bring some light as we barrelled toward the darkness of Trump 1.0 Then she went on to recommend a documentary She has done that for countless attendees – and authors staff and volunteers – who have participated in the festival she created a huge pile of books to get us through the winter) we leave having communed during a shared experience I don’t know what it’s going to be like to be onstage at that festival – I am fortunate enough to sometimes moderate events there – and not see Alma Lee in the front row Part of me thinks they should keep a seat empty there for her But she would balk at that: the festival she created is far too popular Marsha Lederman moved to the Opinion section as a full-time columnist in 2022 after 15 years as The Globe and Mail’s respected and prolific Western Arts Correspondent In 2022, Marsha published her first book, Kiss the Red Stairs: The Holocaust, Once Removed. It was a national bestseller that earned accolades and made many year-end book lists it won the Western Canada Jewish Book Award for Memoir or Biography Marsha was born and raised in Toronto and has lived in Vancouver since 2007 (with stints in Barrie and Hamilton beloved wife of the late Charles Baker.  She leaves to cherish her memory her son Tom and Dixie Baker; grandchildren Robin and Dean Seitz Cameron and Aimee Baker; her great grandchildren Dawson and Danica Seitz Hayden and Oliver Baker; her sisters-in-law Elaine Baker in England Jim and Joni.  She was predeceased by her husband Charles (Doughy) her parents John and Frieda Entzminger; brothers Ralph and Lil Art and Evelyn and George.  Alma worked for Woolworths for 26 ½ years and then volunteered at the Medicine Hat Hospital Auxiliary Gift Shop for 26 years.  A graveside service will take place at Hillside Cemetery on Monday with Reverend Pastor Shane Hein officiating.  Those who wish to attend are asked to meet at the main gate to the cemetery by 1:45 p.m.    NC – Cinco de Mayo is here – and we’re kicking off the celebrations early this morning Alma grew up imbued with the values of community and kindness that would come to define her remarkable life Alma's journey was one marked by an unwavering devotion to her family and an inspiring intellectual curiosity She was predeceased by her beloved husband as well as a host of nieces and nephews who were touched by her generous spirit Alma's life was a tapestry of loving acts and generous deeds Her intelligence was evident in her sharp wit and the insightful conversations that endeared her to all who knew her She approached life with a grace and generosity that uplifted everyone around her leaving an indelible mark on her community and all who had the privilege of her company Alma was a pillar of strength and compassion Her ability to listen and genuinely connect with people was one of her most treasured qualities Alma was respected for her intelligent contributions and steadfast work ethic it was her role as a matriarch that she cherished most Alma's love for her family was boundless and she was the glue that held the family fabric together weaving a legacy of love that will endure for generations Alma's passing leaves a void in the hearts of those who knew her Her life was a testament to the power of love and generosity to create a life rich in meaning and connections As we bid farewell to Alma Margaret Lambert we celebrate a life well-lived and a woman deeply loved and her influence will continue to guide us Alma's story is one of a journey well-travelled dear Alma; your light will continue to shine in the lives of those you touched Paul’s Anglican Church on Monday December 16 at 11:00 am Condolences may be made through www.nwfainc.com – The Lake Alma Recreation Board has received a significant financial boost for its Skjerdal Park Playground project with Kingston Midstream and Tundra Oil & Gas each donating $7,500 through the Richardson Foundation “We believe in supporting local non-profit organizations charities and community initiatives through our community investment efforts particularly with the generous support from our parent company Ltd.,” said Kingston Midstream and Tundra Oil & Gas following the donation “Playground project has been about two years in the making now,” said Paige LaBatte a former rec board member and current volunteer “Our local recreation board in Lake Alma had this idea that we were wanting to upgrade the playground equipment in our Skjerdal Park.” The park currently features a baseball diamond With limited playground equipment available the board decided to move forward with purchasing a new play structure to enhance the space for families in the community and surrounding areas “We have a very big family population lately so we wanted to give back to the community and have this space close to home for everyone to utilize and upgrade our park,” LaBatte said The new playground equipment has already been ordered from Blue Imp a Canadian company with an office in Moose Jaw known for its durable structures The board hopes to have the equipment up in time for the next season “It should be coming in May sometime and we’re hopefully going to be picking a date at the end of May beginning of June for actual install,” LaBatte said they have secured approximately half of the necessary funding and continue their fundraising efforts “We have a sponsorship letter with different levels – silver “And we also are planning an online auction … through Facebook.” Lake Alma remains an active rural community “Our local rec board does like to try to keep events going and host stuff to have people come out to our community,” LaBatte said There’s a big car show and family fun day that we host in the park every year.” For updates on the playground project and other community events residents can follow the Lake Alma Recreation Board on Facebook She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dandridge She is survived by her husband of 66 years Clark Paschal and Blake (Michaela) Paschal; great-grandchildren Elsie Paschal and Holston Paschal; daughter-in-law Marilyn Holcomb; and several nieces and nephews In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Dandridge in her honor A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m 2025 at Pleasant Grove Piney Cemetery with Rev Pleasant Grove Piney Baptist Church Cemetery This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Myrtle Alma Gust (née Zoschke) - Passed away peacefully at Miramichi Lodge Beloved wife of the late Elmer Gust and dearly loved mother of Sandra Gust Docken (Peter) Much-loved "Grandma Myrt" to Sara (Trevor) Sister of Frieda Biesenthal (late Vic) and sister-in-law of Idella Zoschke (late Gordon) Daughter of the late Reinhold and Hilda Zoschke (née Kielman) A funeral service will be held at Grace Lutheran Church Interment will follow in Grace Lutheran Church Cemetery fellowship & refreshments will be held at the Echo Centre donations may be made to Grace Lutheran Church Opened on May 11, 2018, Alma is the project of Lindsay Brennan and Juan Lopez Luna. Together, they’ve created a place to enjoy excellent Catalan natural wines and superb dishes with Mexican flavors, inspired by the Mediterranean coast and Quebec products, in a corner of Outremont that needed it Alma is a word that means “soul” in Spanish and Italian After spending considerable time in Catalonia Lindsay (formerly of Farine and Salle à Manger) was deeply inspired by her experiences and memories from the region to develop a project that combines fine wine and good food: “In Catalonia we talked a lot about vino con alma; wines with soul I thought a lot about this concept that recalls the idea of hospitality and that gave birth to Alma,” says the co-owner and sommelier After the success of their now-closed restaurant Farine the two owners dreamed of creating a new intimate space where wine and food would be expertly paired “Juan and I wanted to share Mediterranean cuisine and the wines from producers we hold dear in a small neighborhood setting in Montreal.” Juan has drawn from his Mexican roots to refine dishes inspired by his youth At the heart of Alma’s cuisine lies ancestral corn celebrated through the traditional process of nixtamalization inherited from pre-Columbian civilizations honors both the quality of human craftsmanship and Mexican terroir offering a tortilla with incomparable taste and texture Alma is nestled on a small residential street in Outremont The tranquility of the neighborhood perfectly complements the intimate and hospitable character of the establishment while their lovely summer terrace adds a few more tables It’s now part of our list of the most beautiful terraces in Montreal The space is perfect for enjoying good food and wine Inspired by her travels and stays in Catalonia Lindsay’s selection at Alma showcases wonderful small producers offering delightful discoveries of natural wines most of their products are exclusively available at Alma and Tinc Set This exclusivity is why Alma is among our top recommendations for places to enjoy good organic wine in Montreal “Since we want to have a neighborhood clientele the wine list evolves to make room for new discoveries.” Alma also offers a “carte blanche” menu concept allowing guests to sample a wider selection from their growing cellar sharing emotional wines from beloved winemakers and older vintages always focused on sharing and the flavors of the sea and mountains highlights local products and fresh seafood the restaurant offers a seven-course tasting menu centered around tortilla and nixtamalized corn with a guest chef These are unique evenings not to be missed Juan (formerly of Farine and Salle à Manger) created all the recipes and French influences that have always inspired him We highly recommend trying their famous hand-made corn tortilla by Juan a pioneer of Mexican gourmet cuisine in Quebec The dishes perfectly complement the wines offered The chef’s passion is evident in every bite You’ll savor exquisite dishes that take you on a journey “We are very excited to share our discoveries with the neighborhood and beyond offering them experiences that combine our friends’ wines and Juan’s cuisine It’s really a dream come true!” emphasizes Lindsay Given the remarkable and well-deserved success of the establishment and the limited seating Group reservations are limited to six people due to the venue’s size the cost is charged at the time of reservation with the “carte blanche” menu considered an event equivalent to a show) We have a real fondness for this charming address Not only are the owners lovely and passionate Superb wines and exquisite small dishes… a wonderful place to discover Bon appétit! Joe Beef’s famous lobster spaghetti is one of the most iconic dishes in Montreal Pizzaiolo Mirko D’Agata from No.900 pizzerias took 1st place at the International Pizza Challenge in Las Vegas Le critique culinaire de renom a 30+ ans d'expertise et est l'inspiration derrière Tastet co-chef and co-owner of Mon Lapin and Rôtisserie La Lune — meet one of the most exciting chefs to discover Janice Tiefenbach is the head chef at Elena named the third best new restaurant in Canada by En Route magazine We’ve put together a list of all good spots where you can find it to enjoy at home or in a restaurant With deep sadness we announce the peaceful passing of our dear mother She was surrounded by loved ones at her home as per her wishes Loving wife of 63 years to the late Cecil Edwin Harman (2011) Mom and dad are dancing in the stars together again Jean was the oldest of four children to Robert and Myrtle (Elliott) Quarrell Tim Harman (Margaret) and Chris Harman (Joann) Jean loved her job at the Plummer Hospital for 26 years where she made many cherished friendships with staff and patients they moved to their dream cottage on the water where they enjoyed the grandeur of what Lake Superior had to offer their camp neighbours became another extension of their family and their favourite time of the day was beer time No one left camp hungry as there was always fresh onion and cinnamon buns.  We would like to thank each part of her world that helped her enjoy her 97 years to the fullest Reich and Rebelo) and their wonderful staff the paramedics that ensured her last ride was as comfortable as could be Kim who became more of a friend than a nurse that just took vitals and her amazing team of PSW's that came to spend time with her even if it was just to watch her nap thank you we could not have done this without you.  Message Invalid character found in the request target [/leaders-tour/episode/yves-francois-blanchet-campaigns-in-alma?id\u003d4c2db3f4-4afd-4930-985b-ecdcf3c36900 ] The valid characters are defined in RFC 7230 and RFC 3986 Description The server cannot or will not process the request due to something that is perceived to be a client error (e.g. Note The full stack trace of the root cause is available in the server logs.