Women and girls get in FREE to the Alberta Aviation Museum on Sunday, March 10th as part of Women in Aviation week. Doors open at 10 a.m. Come learn a little history and get inspired to become a part of Canada’s aviation future through these speakers and tours! 11 a.m. Women in Aviation (Polaris chapter) member willContinue reading “Alberta Aviation Museum Celebrates Women March 10th”
Category Archives: Aviation
Remembering Melvin J. Wright
Barry Crawford has dedicated much time and energy unearthing details about relative Melvin B. Wright, and making sure his memory is not forgotten. This is Melvin’s story: Melvin was born in Inverness in the Eastern Townships of Quebec on October 30, 1947. He joined the U.S. Army in March of 1965 when he was 17Continue reading “Remembering Melvin J. Wright”
Reading at Glass Door Coffee House in Edmonton (Jan 24)
I’m so excited to be reading at this along with Ardith Trudzik and Audrey Seehagen! Please come and share your words during open mic or enjoy others’ works while you relax with a coffee, glass of wine, or snacks. It’s FREE to attend, casual and very welcoming!
Invitation to the 11th Annual RCAF Yuma (Arizona) Luncheon
My friend and colleague Roger Beebe asked me to circulate the following information: Please mark your calendars for the eleventh annual RCAF Yuma luncheon! Who: Any serving or retired RCAF or CAF Air Force types are welcome. When: Feb. 8th, 2013 from 1100 to 1400 Where: The location is the American Legion Post 19Continue reading “Invitation to the 11th Annual RCAF Yuma (Arizona) Luncheon”
2012 Holiday Newsletter
The main news this year was the arrival of Andre Barrett Pagnutti on April 17. We named him for my paternal grandfather, André Chenail, and my maternal grandmother, Shirley Barrett, and tried to encompass his French-Canadian, British, and Italian heritage. We’re also embracing his aviation connections as you can see in this photo! FromContinue reading “2012 Holiday Newsletter”
Bruce Cox: “Airborne all the Way”
Barry Crawford (at left in photo), sent me the following write-up about Bruce Cox. At 88, Bruce is active in the community, works out at the gym three hours a week and is still “airborne all the way.” Here is his story in Barry’s words: “On July 2, 2012 I was taking in ourContinue reading “Bruce Cox: “Airborne all the Way””
Veterans Voices of Canada Releases Film about North Novies
Veterans Voices of Canada is a non profit organization that documents Veterans and their experiences through video. These interviews are then donated to schools, museums and libraries across Canada. So far, they have documented over 600 Veterans and that number continues to rise as Veterans (or their family members) contact them. The video/docu-story founder Alan CameronContinue reading “Veterans Voices of Canada Releases Film about North Novies”
December 1st Launch: Wings Over High River
90-year-old Gordon Jones still flies his Tiger Moth from when he was a British Commonwealth Training Plan flight instructor during WWII in High River, Alberta. Meet the man and read his remarkable story as written by Anne Gafiuk at an upcoming launch. Where: Museum of the Highwood. 406 First Street SW in High River, AlbertaContinue reading “December 1st Launch: Wings Over High River”
Yukon Wings Set to Take Flight
My publisher, Frontenac House, is releasing an aviation title this month you’ll want to take note of: Yukon Wings by Bob Cameron. You’re also cordially invited to attend these upcoming launch events in Alberta: AeroSpace Museum of Calgary (4629 McCall Way NE) on Saturday, November 24th 1-3pm. Music, dancing, light refreshments and book signing amidContinue reading “Yukon Wings Set to Take Flight”
Named to Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40
I am incredibly honoured to be included in Avenue Edmonton Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 for 2012! This past Thursday, they hosted an event at MKT on Whyte Avenue to launch the issue. Standing in line waiting for my name to be called, I got chatting with the women on either side of me alphabetically. IContinue reading “Named to Avenue Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40”