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'Now I have two funerals to go': Family, friends identify Brunkild plane crash victim - CTV News

CTV News. Paetkau is the registered owner of a plane with the tail markings seen on the wreckage of the small aircraft. Headingley RCMP confirmed Friday that two Winkler men died in the crash, a 60-year-old and a 41-year-old. Police said they were dispatched when a plane destined for Winkler was overdue. Police said the plane left the St. Andrews Airport just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Search and rescue teams from the RCMP and the Canadian Armed Forces searched for the Cesna 185 plane, but weather conditions were poor and visibility was low. Snowmobiles also aided in the search. The plane was eventually found crashed near Brunkild off Provincial Road 305 just after 1:00 a.m. Friday. Friends said Art owned Arty’s Air Service. According to the business’s website, it specialized in crop spraying. The site said Paetkau started his business in 1979 and has been a pilot in the agricultural field for more than 25 years.img alt="" src="data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAgAAZABkAAD/7AARRHVja3kAAQAEAAAACgAA/+4ADkFkb2JlAGTAAAAAAf/bAIQAFBAQGRIZJxcXJzImHyYyLiYmJiYuPjU1NTU1PkRBQUFBQUFERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERAEVGRkgHCAmGBgmNiYgJjZENisrNkREREI1QkRERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERE/8AAEQgBXAJsAwEiAAIRAQMRAf/EAJAAAAIDAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMEAQIFAAYHAQEBAQEBAQA...
http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/now-i-have-two-funerals-to-go-family-friends-identify-brunkild-plane-crash-victim-1.3279365

'Now I have two funerals to go to': Family, friends identify Brunkild plane crash victim - CTV News

CTV News. Paetkau is the registered owner of a plane with the tail markings seen on the wreckage of the small aircraft. Headingley RCMP confirmed Friday that two Winkler men died in the crash, a 60-year-old and a 41-year-old. Police said they were dispatched when a plane destined for Winkler was overdue. Police said the plane left the St. Andrews Airport just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Search and rescue teams from the RCMP and the Canadian Armed Forces searched for the Cesna 185 plane, but weather conditions were poor and visibility was low. Snowmobiles also aided in the search. The plane was eventually found crashed near Brunkild off Provincial Road 305 just after 1:00 a.m. Friday. Friends said Art owned Arty’s Air Service. According to the business’s website, it specialized in crop spraying. The site said Paetkau started his business in 1979 and has been a pilot in the agricultural field for more than 25 years.img alt="" src="data:image/jpeg;base64,/9j/4AAQSkZJRgABAgAAZABkAAD/7AARRHVja3kAAQAEAAAACgAA/+4ADkFkb2JlAGTAAAAAAf/bAIQAFBAQGRIZJxcXJzImHyYyLiYmJiYuPjU1NTU1PkRBQUFBQUFERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERAEVGRkgHCAmGBgmNiYgJjZENisrNkREREI1QkRERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERERE/8AAEQgBXAJsAwEiAAIRAQMRAf/EAJAAAAIDAQEBAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMEAQIFAAYHAQEBAQEBAQA...
http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/now-i-have-two-funerals-to-go-to-family-friends-identify-brunkild-plane-crash-victim-1.3279365

Aviation Pioneer Honoured In Winkler - PembinaValleyOnline.com

The community is remembering the many contributions of Art Paetkau to the growth of the City of Winkler."He always was a go-getter from a business perspective. He never gave up," Winkler Mayor Martin Harder says. "He was always a joy to work with, the kind of guy that, if you knew he wanted to get something done, he'd get it done."In 1978, Arty founded Arty's Air Service, a family-owned Aerial Agricultural business.Since then the business has grown to five pilots, with their aerial application service requested across the country.Photo courtesy Arty's Air website"He's well known across Manitoba, across Canada," Harder says. "It will be a huge hole, he's just going to be missed so much."Art Paetkau's name is irrevocably intertwined with the Winkler Airport itself."We can never, ever bring up the subject of the airport without having Art's involvement," Harder says, adding Paetkau was passionate about the airport and the services it brought to Winkler.Paetkau also worked to have the Winkler Airport designated an international airport to allow international flights."He took great pr...
http://pembinavalleyonline.com/local/54860-aviation-pioneer-honoured-in-winkler

Friends, community mourn 2 men killed in plane crash south of Winnipeg - CBC.ca

Friends and family say they are shocked and mourning the deaths of "two great men" from Winkler who died after a small plane crashed in southern Manitoba Thursday night.Art Paetkau, 60, and John Friesen, 41, both from Winkler, Man., were found dead at the scene of the crash — a field off Highway 305 near Brunkild, Man., about 45 kilometres southwest of Winnipeg.Paetkau owned and operated Arty's Air Service in Winkler, approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Winnipeg, and was well-known among the farming and aviation communities, as his planes would often spray crops. He had a wife, two daughters, a son and two grand-children, as well as a daughter and son-in-law."He was a very experienced pilot," said Johan Friesen, a pilot living in Paraguay and longtime friend of Paetkau's.Art Paetkau, 60, was killed in a plane crash near Brunkild, Man. on Thursday. (artysair.com)He says Paetkau dreamed of flying to South America one day. "He loves working. His life was work," said Friesen, adding he will miss his long talks about planes with Paetkau, who he said always made time for...
http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/friends-family-bunkild-plane-crash-1.3978751

Assault Victim's Sister Speaks Out After Brother's Death - PembinaValleyOnline.com

The sister of a man who died as a result of injuries suffered in Winkler this weekend is speaking out in the aftermath of the senseless act of violence. Zack Straughan was severely beaten at Valley Bowling Lanes Saturday night before passing away on Monday at Health Sciences Centre in Winnipeg. However, his sister Cassie Straughan says thanks to the CPR efforts of the first responder from Winkler Police, Zack may impact many lives as an organ donor. His heart, liver, both kidneys and pancreas will be eligible for donation. "I don't know who the police officer was at the scene, I would really like to meet him and shake his hand. Because of his quick thinking and CPR he did on my brother, (Zack's) heart is suitable to go to a person." Even though saddened at the sudden passing of her brother, Straughan was looking forward to having Zack walk her down the aisle, she says knowing the recipient of Zack's heart will be given a second chance fills her with joy. She notes becoming an organ donor is a personal choice, but urges other to consider the option.
http://www.pembinavalleyonline.com/local/assault-victim-s-sister-speaks-out-after-brother-s-death

Two Carnival Legends Lost - VenuesNow

They didn't want me in the business," she said. But she met Bingo, and the rest is history. In his youth, Bingo was in a hurry to get out of Brandon, Manitoba, where he said there were only three occupations – policeman, and he was too short to be one; crook, and he was too nice to try that; and carnie. He hitched a job on Royal American Shows working the sideshows and then Myerhoff Shows. And then he met Simba, the lion. "The lion was jealous of me," Jackie said. Simba the Lion loving on a young Bingo Hauser. From Simba, Bingo moved on to an alligator, a boa constrictor and a monkey. They all grew up in the Hauser household, some in the kitchen, some in the living room. Once the monkey escaped and hid in a farmer's truck to make his getaway. Hours later, Bingo had to bail the monkey out of jail. They travelled with the menagerie for years, but then the animals grew too big. The time came to switch from fur to iron. Bingo knew he had to "get rid of anything you have to feed all winter." Jackie didn't want Bingo to get into the carnival business, but he did. Like Tony, Bingo was gregarious and bigger than life. Jackie remembered that when he asked her to marry him, she thought, "You and me and how many others?" But he managed to propose and they bought a Merry-Go-Round and West Coast Amusements was born. There was a carousel horse from that Merry-Go-Round at Bingo's funeral Oct. 16 in Langley, B.C., spruced up and set up by his son Bob. West Coast Amusements now includes more than 100 rides and operates three units. The season begins in April and ends in September. The family has the route covered and is working on details of the 2016 season now. On RCS, Bil Lowry has taken over Tony's responsibilities. Life goes on, but the loss of two giants in the industry is felt by many hundreds of people, evidenced in the tributes paid. Let's block ads! (Why?)...
https://www.venuesnow.com/two-carnival-legends-lost/

Gaydha Uldine MUNRO (nee ASHLEY) - Red Deer Advocate

Cam, who was the love of her life. She was also predeceased by her parents, Norman and Loveday, her brother Mackay, and her sister Carol. Gaydha was born and raised in Manitou, Manitoba. After graduating high school, she went to business college and began a career working in various administrative positions including with the Manitoba Telephone System and the Manitoba Department of Agriculture. Soon after, she met Cam, her true love, and they married on August 6, 1960. After settling in Winnipeg, they welcomed their three daughters and began the family life they so enjoyed. Cam’s career took the family from Manitoba to Ontario, Alberta, and British Columbia. During that time, Gaydha was a dedicated wife and mother, roles she was very proud of. Following retirement in 1990, she and Cam returned to Red Deer, Alberta, where they would enjoy spending time with their family and especially their cherished grandchildren. Those who knew Gaydha were touched by her strength, spirit, enthusiasm, and passion. She would take the occasions in life to celebrate others with generosity and joy, providing an example that will endure in the hearts of her family. A special thank you to the Palliative Home Care Team, especially Shannon and Sarah, and to the exceptional staff of the Red Deer Hospice. In keeping with Gaydha’s wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service. If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Red Deer Hospice Society, 99 Arnot Avenue, Red Deer, Alberta T4R 3S6, www.reddeerhospice.com RED DEER HOSPICE SOCIETY Red Deer Hospice Society provides palliative care for those facing the end of life in Central Alberta. We provide physical, social and...
https://www.reddeeradvocate.com/obituaries/gaydha-uldine-munro-nee-ashley/

Park players remember fallen MacEwan teammate - Sherwood Park News

MacEwan and in his third year with the Griffins. He also played with the Drayton Valley Thunder of the Alberta Junior Hockey League (2013-2014), the Opaskwayak Cree Nation Blizzard of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League (2013-2015) and the La Ronge Ice Wolves of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (2015-2016).Lamothe was a graduate of the Vimy Ridge Academy and also played for the Edmonton South Side Athletic Club. The official cause of death has not been released."He was a real salt-of-the-earth guy," said Griffins forward and another Sherwood Park product Nolan Yaremchuk, 25. "He really thought about other people before he thought about himself. I think that Nakehko was so special in so many different ways. For one, he was so funny, he had a charismatic personality, and he was always wanting to come to the rink to get better. His drive for hockey was something I'd never seen before. He loved playing hockey." Grant MacEwan Griffins hockey player and Sherwood Park product Cam Gotaas speaks about the death of teammate Nakehko Lamothe. Greg Southam/Postmedia Network Part Dene and part Cree, Lamothe was a role model for Indigenous youth. He grew up on the Bigstone Cree Nation at Calling Lake and helped run youth hockey programs. Last February, Lamothe invited youth from his community to spend a day with him at MacEwan."He was an incredible teammate and he was very well liked in the dressing room," Griffins head coach Mike Ringrose, a former player for the Sherwood Park Crusaders, said. "He was infectious in terms of his attitude and his work ethic. He was easily the fittest player on our team. Anytime we did any type of fitness competition, he was the one that always came out on top and took care of his body and his diet. He was a leader for us in that regard. On the ice, he was extremely competitive, worked exceptionally hard and was hard to play against. The type of guy you were certainly happy to have on your team and you didn't want to see on the other side."According to teammates the six-foot-three, 210-pound forward was dedicated to fitness."We had a team party one time and us being university guys, some guys brought beer to the party and Nakehko brings 12 eggs," Gotaas said. "He was just a health consci...
https://www.sherwoodparknews.com/sports/local-sports/park-players-remember-fallen-macewan-teammate