In Memory of Mayor Calvin Kruk - A place to share your thoughts & memories

On October 19, 2008, the Peace Country lost one of its most valuable leaders. Dawson Creek Mayor Calvin Kruk was one of a kind – visionary, passionate and generous. Whether related to sustainability, energy development or community infrastructure, Calvin’s visionary leadership contributed greatly to the betterment of the region as a whole.

After moving to Dawson Creek in 1990, Calvin enjoyed working with the community through his role as Manager of the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre, City Councillor from 1999-2005 and as the proud Mayor from 2005 until his untimely passing. He was involved in numerous community organizations and was proud to reflect the community’s aspiration to move towards sustainability objectives, and realize our full potential.

Following the leadership of Calvin Kruk, the City of Dawson Creek will establish a centre for the arts in the heritage Federal Building in downtown Dawson Creek. The renovated building will honour Calvin’s leadership and commitment. The Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts, a $10 million project, will continue Calvin’s environmental legacy by reusing an existing heritage building and retrofitting it with state of the art “green” technology which will decrease Dawson Creek’s environmental footprint while providing a much needed cultural amenity for the citizens of Dawson Creek.

We shall treasure our memories of Calvin. He was an incredible man whose legacy will live on through the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts –a project very close to Calvin’s heart.

Anyone wishing to donate funds to the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts Trust Fund may do so by contacting Community Futures Peace Liard at 250.782.8748 or download the donation form at www.dawsoncreek.ca and mail with a cheque to:
Northeast Regional Community Foundation
c/o Community Futures,
904 102nd Avenue, Dawson Creek, BC, V1G 2B7

  

MORE

EnCana invests $250,000 in the Calvin Kruk Centre for the Arts.

Enjoy these highlights of the One Change Catalyst Awards event at the National Gallery, where Faith Kruk accepts an award on behalf of Calvin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSQb3UwiEi8

CJDC News Report

Premier's Statement on
the passing of Calvin Kruk 18 KB

Fort St John Mayor's tribute to Mayor Kruk

Audio - Interview With Jim Chute (MP3)
Oct. 20, 2008 - CBC Daybreak North

Audio - Peace Country Mayors Respond (MP3)
Oct. 21, 2008 - CBC Daybreak North

Audio - Mayor Kruk addresses the issues of the day (MP3)
May 2008 - CBC Daybreak North

2002 Daily News article on Calvin Kruk's artistic work

Calvin Kruk, 2007 Solar Leader of the Year,
Candian Solar Industries Association
Press Release
Magazine (2,223 KB) (See page 20.)

THOUGHTS

Read thoughts from friends and neighbours shared here after Mayor Kruk's passing.

Condolences for Mayor Calvin Kruk from the Prince George Sprucekings Website

Mayor Calvin Kruk

Mayor Calvin Kruk (right) talks with Ed Dempsey and Bayne Koen in the EnCana Events Centre in Dawson Creek during the Faceoff Fever Exhibition games

The Prince George Spruce Kings are saddened by the news that Calvin Kruk, the mayor of Dawson Creek, has passed away. Calvin was a passionate ambassador for the City of Dawson Creek and the game of hockey. Through his efforts the Spruce Kings hockey club was invited to christen the brand new EnCana Events Centre with a pair of neutral site BCHL exhibition games. During our brief stay in Dawson Creek, Mayor Kruk and the entire city welcomed us with open arms and made us feel at home.

The Spruce Kings would like to pass along their condolences to Calvin Kruk's family, friends and the entire City of Dawson Creek.

 

MEMORIES