News - July 3, 2008



December 3, 2006

Capreol Legion President Brian Way presented a $7000 cheque to Giselle McDavid, wife of Cpl. Trevor McDavid who lost his life July 13, 2006 in a rescue excercise with the Canadian Armed Forces.

The Capreol Legion had set up a trust fund to assist Giselle and her family. Members of the Capreol Legion and other citizens from the area contributed generously to the trust fund.

Front: Rita Lynne and Tracy Anne, Giselle's daughters,

Rear: Giselle's mother, Irene Courtemanche, Bob McDavid, Trevor's father, Brian Way, Giselle and Baby Trevor, Leo Mathieu.
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