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Gift Lake recognizes its members
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Joyce Laderoute, centre, received the Community Member-of-the-Year Award from Councillor Kelly Cunningham, left, and chairman Hector Lamouche.
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Gladys Anderson is this year’s Gift Lake Elder-of-the-Year Award recipient. Above, her brother-in-law, Bill Flett, l eft, accepted it on her behalf from Councillor Sherry Anderson.
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Cheryl Kosey is this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient. Her nephew Kelly Cunningham, centre, accepted it on her behalf. Presenting the award were emcee Corinne Goulet Auger, left, and chairman Hector Lamouche.
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Dave Lamouche, right, accepts the Youth Member-of-the-Year Award for his son, Neil Lamouche, from Gift Lake Councillor Hector Lamouche.
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Mac Olsen
for South Peace News
The accolades were many and the gifts greatly appreciated, as the community of Gift Lake continued the tradition of recognizing their members for a variety of feats.
The 10th annual recognition awards night was held at the community centre Nov. 2. Awards and gifts were presented to all recipients in every category from Head Start to post-secondary education.
“It’s been well supported by our council,” says organizer Jennifer Laderoute. “This is an event that takes a lot of work.”
Corinne Goulet-Auger emceed the event, beginning with the Head Start Awards. Later, she announced the six major community awards, including the Youth Member-of-the-Year, presented to Neil Lamouche for his musical talents.
“Our selection for this year is a truly gifted individual,” says a short statement she read about Lamouche. “In the span of just 17 short years, he has discovered the gift of music.”
He has competed in many talent competitions and performed at venues in Alberta. He’s also Alberta’s Youth Representative, which promotes youth volunteerism, and is always involved in local events.
Dave Lamouche, his dad, accepted the award on his behalf from Hector Lamouche, council chairman.
The Teacher-of-the-Year Award was presented to Amy McLean for her dedication and “always going the extra mile for the students. She’s tough when she needs to be, yet understanding and considerate when she has to be.”
Teresa Anderson received the Settlement Employee-of-the-Year Award. Anderson has been involved with many aspects of the settlement’s administration and isn’t afraid to speak her mind and fight for what’s right, regardless of the opponent.
“This individual is both well-known and well-liked by the whole community. This individual has tried to provide equal opportunities for employment to everyone in the community and has always been there to lend a hand,” Goulet-Auger read from her statement.
David Drummond presented a framed photo to Anderson.
Joyce Laderoute received the Community Member-of-the-Year Award. She’s involved with school- and community-based functions and church.
“She always seems to be flitting around behind the scenes and lending a hand whenever she can. She is always involved in fundraising events, both in donating her time and donating towards the event, whatever the cause,” reads her statement.
Kelly Cunningham and Hector Lamouche presented a framed photo to her.
The Elder-of-the-Year Award went to a “tough as nails” recipient, Gladys Anderson. She isn’t afraid to tell it like it is and is always ready to step in and lend a hand.
“She is the backbone of her family and all of her children know that when they need it, she is there for them and helps as much as she can,” Goulet-Auger read from Anderson’s statement.
Bill Flett, Anderson’s brother-in-law, received a framed photo on her behalf from Sherry Anderson.
Cheryl Kosey is distinguished as the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Goulet says Kosey has shown herself to be an integral part of the community, which includes supporting and spearheading the funding for the Aboriginal Healing Foundation. She also completed her Social Work degree and is involved with youth and Elders in many ways and venues.
Kelly Cunningham, Kosey’s nephew, accepted a framed photo on her behalf from Hector Lamouche.
Following is the complete list of all the awards recipients at Gift Lake Recognition Night:
Head Start
* Highest attendance, Ocean Anderson and Brandi Scott.
* Best circle participation, Ocean Anderson.
* Sharing, Kate L’Hirondelle.
* Best Listener, Dallas Laboucan.
* Most Helpful: Kristyn McLeod.
Early Childhood Education
* Highest achievement: Cage Anderson, with 100 per cent report card testing.
* Highest attendance: Caige Anderson, with 95 per cent.
* Best effort: Alissa Badger, for hard working.
* Citizenship: Bailey Scott, for being respectful, kind, considerate and helpful.
* Sportsmanlike: Lane Calahasen.
Grade 1
* Highest achievement: Cashlynn Calahaison.
* Highest attendance: Brayden Auger, with 97 per cent.
* Best effort: Jace Lamouche.
* Citizenship: David Cardinal.
* Sportsmanlike: Cashlynn Calahaison.
Grade 2
* Highest achievement: Sheldon Anderson.
* Highest attendance: Aaliyah McKenzie, with 99 per cent.
* Best effort: Kerdessa Anderson.
* Citizenship: Taris Tallman.
* Sportsmanlike: Christopher Belcourt.
Grade 3
* Highest achievement: Sydnie Anderson
* Highest attendance: Sydnie Anderson.
* Best effort: Anna Marie Courtorielle.
* Citizenship: Lakeisha Laderoute.
* Sportsmanlike: Anna Marie Courtorielle.
Grade 4
* Highest achievement: Shaylee Orr and Natasha Shaw.
* Highest attendance: Chantelle Badger, with 96 per cent.
* Best effort: Chantelle Badger.
* Citizenship: Simone Belcourt.
* Sportsmanlike: Keaton Auger.
Grade 5
* Highest achievement: Larissa Boskoyous.
* Highest attendance: Tanner Grey, with 98 per cent.
* Best effort: Gillian Auger and Kyle Gladue.
* Citizenship: Tanner Grey.
* Sportsmanlike: Gabby Laderoute.
Grade 6- Begley
* Highest achievement: Charish Yellowknee.
* Highest attendance: Brianna Anderson and Dakota Anderson, both with 99 per cent.
* Best effort: Dusty Anderson.
* Citizenship: Holley Anderson.
* Sportsmanlike: Michelle Lamouche.
Grade 6 – Davidson
* Highest achievement: Julianna Anderson.
* Highest attendance: Uriah Laboucan, with 97 per cent.
* Best effort: Shaybra Andrews.
* Citizenship: Jewel Cunningham.
* Sportsmanlike: Uriah Laboucan.
Grade 7
* Highest achievement: no one.
* Highest attendance: Isaiah Cardinal, with 97 per cent.
* Best effort: Darian Yellowknee.
* Citizenship: Kerry Anderson.
* Top athlete: Patience Courtorielle.
Grade 8
* Highest achievement: Chase Anderson.
* Highest attendance: Stephanie Cunningham, with 90 per cent.
* Best effort: Matthew J. Anderson.
* Citizenship: Matthew K. Anderson.
* Top athlete: Matthew K. Anderson.
Grade 9
* Highest achievement: Howard Shaw.
* Highest attendance: Sarah Anderson, with 87 per cent.
* Best effort: Terrilyn Auger.
* Citizenship: Taylor Orr.
* Top athlete: Gordie Laderoute.
Grade 9 graduates
* Hillary Anderson, Sarah Anderson, Taylor T. Anderson, Tyson Anderson, Terrilyn Auger, Elijah Calahasin, Brandon Laboucan, Gordie Laderoute, Mikayla Laderoute, Tyrone Lamouche, Kelly L’Hirondelle, Taylor Orr, Howard Shaw, Nelson Shaw, Marina Tallman and Joseph Whitehead
High school grads
* Chantelle Anderson-Oar, St. Mary Outreach in Slave Lake.
* Nick Anderson, St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie.
* Samantha Auger, Donnelly.
* Navada Campbell, E.W. Pratt in High Prairie.
* Amanda Courtorielle.
* Theo Gaudette, E.W. Pratt in High Prairie.
* Alvin Laderoute, St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie.
* Hector Lamouche, Jr., St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie.
* Michael Lamouche, St. Andrew’s School in High Prairie.
* Lenny L’Hirondelle, E.W. Pratt in High Prairie.
* Alden Tallman, Edmonton Christian School
High school – good attendance.
* Caitlyn Anderson, Chase Cunningham, Chasity Gladue, Karla Lamouche and Alex Shaw.
Petroleum Employment Program
– Northern Lakes College
* Jack Flett, Ryan McLeod, Glen Shaw and Gordon Whitford.
Post-secondary education
* Tammy Anderson – Bachelor of Management with a Major in Human Resources and Financial Services at Athabasca University
* Darlene Gaudette – Teacher’s Assistant Diploma at Northern Lakes College
* Daphne Laderoute – Accounting and Strategic Measurement Diploma from Grant MacEwan College
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