Renaming of Park Spaces

While in the Army, Ed received his basic training in Guelph, Ontario and then send overseas to England. In England, he completed Signalman training learning Morse Code; Commando training in the 2^nd Field Regiment. He participated in many battles during WW2 and was the soldier was ordered to say “ceasefire” for the 7 Field Guns of the 2^nd Field Regiment on May 5^th, 1945.

Shortly after the war ended, Ed released from the Army and came home to Prince Albert. He became a mechanic for Jake Munroe, who was the Case dealer in the city. He later moved on to Lonestar Motors, and worked as the Service Manager for 45 years.

After the war, Ed became involved in the Royal Canadian Legion serving as the local President for seven years and as the Zone Commander for 20 years. In this role, he visited Veterans in the east-central region of SK ensuring their mental health and general well-being.

In 1948, he married Geraldine, whom he met while checking on a friend’s family, who was killed during the war. Together they raised three children, Grant, Geri-Lynn, and Tom. Ed and Geraldine were married for 70 years before her passing in 2018.

Ed is the last surviving veteran of World War II north of Prince Albert. He celebrated his 100^th Birthday surrounded by family and friends at the Historical Museum.

Born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan in 1941, he attended high school in North Battleford and Saskatoon. He obtained a B.A., B. Ed. with Distinction, and a Post Graduate Diploma in Curriculum Studies from the University of Saskatchewan. Kowalsky began his teaching career in 1961. He taught at Quill Lake School, Unity Composite School, Riverside Collegiate, and Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert.

Kowalsky was first elected to the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan in 1986. He was re-elected again in 1991, 1995, 1999, and 2003. He has served as Government Whip and on various committees.

On March 20, 2001, Kowalsky was elected as Speaker of the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan and re-elected as Speaker in 2004. He was the Chair of the Standing Committees on House Services and Privilege and chaired the Board of Internal Economy of the Legislative Assembly.

Kowalsky has served on the executive committee of the CPA. He chaired the Saskatchewan Branch of the CPA, and served on the executive committee of the CSG-Midwest.

In December 2004, Kowalsky participated as an election observer in the Presidential Election in Ukraine. Stationed in Chernivtsi, he helped oversee the process in order to ensure a fair election.

He died at his home in Saskatoon on June 8, 2022, at the age of 80.

Amy Meadows Park (formerly Hogeweide Park) – Hogeweide Drive  

Loyd completed his basic training in Edmonton, AB and then went to Quebec to receive gunnery training for the position as a rear gunner. He was sent overseas in June 1944 and went on one mission while in England. He and his brothers returned home safely in 1945. Loyd worked at the box factory where he met his first wife Verda, marrying in 1950. Together they raised two daughters, Marilyn and Barbara. 

In 1950, Loyd re-enlisted in the Canadian Air Force and worked as a mechanic for the next 22/5 years. (to check with family- Dennis’s dates differ from the obit) After his retirement, Verda and Loyd moved to Candle Lake then Prince Albert.

Two years after Verda’s death, Loyd met his 2^nd wife Irene Dobson and were married for 20 years. Loyd was a Legion member for over 50 years. (needs to be filled out a bit by the Legion or family)

Loyd passed away on September 10, 2022 at the age of 97.

John Hall Park (formerly Barton/Coombe Park) – Barton Drive 

John Hall was born August 1, 1921 in Whitewood, SK, and raised in Moosomin, SK, the oldest of four boys. He joined the army in 1940.

During WWII, John was a radio operator with the Regina Rifles and was one of the many who landed on Juno Beach. He participated in many battles in France and Holland. He continued his military service until 1945.

Upon returning home, John worked for the Department of Natural Resources as a northern radio operator in Prince Albert and Hudson Bay, SK. He was actively involved with the Army, Navy, Air Force Veterans, the Royal Canadian Legion, Regina Rifles and the Masonic Lodge.

John married his wife Doreen and together they raised four children Darlene, Brian, Barbara, and Wayne. Upon retirement, John and Doreen spent time in Arizona. Doreen passed away in 1995

John passed away on May 5, 2016 at the age of 94. 

He served 18 months in the front lines, working with demolitions so that troops could safely advance. He was injured in service and instead of returning home, he opted to return to his duties as soon as he was able. He was honourably discharged on November 14, 1945. 

Upon his return to Canada, Bert worked as a carpenter and joined the Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans, the Royal Canadian Legion, and helped with Air Cadets. He also served on the carpenters union.  It was not until 1948, when he married Dorothy. Together they raised four children, Wayne, Raymond, Judy and Bev. 

Bert passed away on June 29, 1996

Glenn completed his basic training in Saskatoon and was then shipped off to Esquimalt, BC to work in a dockyard. He served on a Corvette, a lightly armed ship made to out-manoeuver submarines. During deployment, Glenn served in Bermuda and off the coast of Canada.

After the war, Glenn came home and worked in a machine shop. Prior to his retirement, Glenn had successful careers as a trucker/operator, a moving storage business owner and in real estate. He was heavily involved in this community by being a member of the Kinsmen Club, the Rotary Club and served as an alderman for the City from 1969 to 1970.

He married his wife Emily in 1943, raising two children Glenda and Randall.  They were married for 72 years when Emily passed in 2015.    

Thomas Settee Park (formerly Crescent Heights Park) – Cook Drive 

Eldon Floyd Lautermilch was born on September 9, 1949 in LaFleche, Saskatchewan.

After moving to Prince Albert in 1970, Lautermilch worked at Mac's TV and Radio Ltd. before taking over the family business, Old Fashion Foods, in 1978.

Lautermilch was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in 1986 and re-elected in subsequent elections in 1991, 1995, 1999 and 2003. He served as the New Democratic Party MLA for Prince Albert -Duck Lake constituency (1986-1991) and the Prince Albert Northcote constituency (1991-2007).

Lautermilch served in the Roy Romanow and Lorne Calvert Governments as Minister of Natural Resources (1992-1993); Minister of Rural Development (1992-1993); Minister of Energy and Mines (1995-2001); Minister of Economic and Cooperative Development (2001-2002); Minister of Industry and Resources (2002-2003); Minister of Aboriginal Affairs (2003); Minister of Intergovernmental Affairs (2003); and Minister of Highways and Transportation (2005-2007).

Lautermilch was also Minister Responsible for the following: Saskatchewan Forest Products Corporation (1992-1995); Saskatchewan Water Corporation (1992-1993, 1995-1997); Saskatchewan Liquor Board and Licensing Commission (1992-1993); Saskatchewan Wetlands Conservation Corporation (1992-1993); Saskatchewan Property Management Corporation (1993-1995); Saskatchewan Gaming Commission (1993-1995); SaskEnergy Inc. (1995-1997); Saskatchewan Power Corporation (1995-1997); Souris Basin Development Authority (1995-1996); Saskatchewan Energy Conservation and Development Authority (1995-1998); Saskatchewan Research Council (1995-2001, 2002-2003); Saskatchewan Government Growth Fund Management Corporation (2001-2003); Tourism Authority (2001-2003); Saskatchewan Opportunities Corporation (2001-2003); Wanuskewin Heritage Park Authority (2003); Saskatchewan Transportation Company (2005-2007); Highway Traffic Board (2005-2007); Property Management (2006-2007); and Forestry Secretariat (2006-2007).

On May 24, 2007, Lautermilch announced that he would not seek re-election.

During his service, Emile served four regiments: the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada, the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, the 3^rd Canadian Mechanized Commando, and the Royal Canadian Engineers. 

Emile retired in 1982. 

It was not until the 1990’s when he joined the Saskatchewan First Nations Veterans Association.  

He is married to Marlene Halcrow and they have one son Rhett. 

Emile continues to live in Prince Albert.