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Carline, Gerald

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  • 1942-

Gerald “Gerry” F. Carline was born in 1942. He joined the armed forces in 1959 and served with the Saskatchewan Dragoons until 1970. Carline then transferred to the Saskatchewan militia district headquarters as the officer in charge of the training company. In 1974, he joined the 10th Field Regiment as deputy-commanding officer and was later appointed to artillery officer and then Lieutenant Colonel. Carline is presently the Honorary Lieutenant Colonel of the Saskatchewan Dragoons. He is also an author, having written Duncan’s War, the story of Duncan Munro and the 44th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force.

Campbell, Velma

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  • 1924 -

Velma Campbell was born in 1924 on her family's farm in Ethelton, Saskatchewan. Her parents were Dennis Roy Groat and Majorie Groat (Olsen). Velma married William C. Campbell and together they had one daughter, Darlene Mae. Velma worked as a stenographer at Groat's Garage. She also enjoyed writing poetry and dramatic works. Her play "Oh, Those Golden Years" was performed by the Lacenda Club. Velma's husband William was a pilot in the Canadian Military. From 1941-1945 he was stationed in England as a rear air gun runner. William was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.

Campbell, John Edward 1937-

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John Campbell was born in 1937 in the small community of Blucher, Saskatchewan. He attended City Park Collegiate in Saskatoon graduating in 1955. In September 1972 he was appointed a Director of the Physical Education Program, Department of Education. Campbell served as chairman of the Advisory Committee on Physical Education from 1972-1983, advising the Minister of Education on matters pertaining to the incorporation of physical education into school curriculum.

In this capacity Campbell was responsible for the introduction of the first K-12 curriculum guides for physical education. He was also the principle author of the 1977 Task Force Report on Physical Education. In 1982 he returned to a teaching career in northern Saskatchewan after the work of the Advisory Committee ended. Campbell Beyond his involvement in school sports he served on the Steering Committee for Northern Cultural Sports Games. He remains active in local athletic associations and summer camps in Lanigan and district. A complete biography of his academic and teaching career can be found in file III.5.

Campbell, Eleanor

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Eleanor Campbell is an alumnus of the University of Saskatchewan and a retired teacher.

Campbell, Anne, 1938-

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Born in Paddockwood, Saskatchewan, poet and writer Anne Campbell attended school in Saskatoon and Hanley, Saskatchewan. Following graduation from the Hanley High School, she studied drama at the Conservatory of Music, University of Saskatchewan, Regina College (1960-1962), and has continued to take courses and workshops on writing and other topics of interest. She has worked in the area of public relations and communications for several cultural and arts organizations, including the Norman Mackenzie Art Gallery in Regina (1975-1978), the Glenbow Museum (1979-1980), and the Heritage Park Society (1980-1981) in Calgary. She has been Head of the Public Relations Department at the Regina Public Library since 1981. Anne Campbell has published four collections of poetry: 'No Memory of a Move' (1983); 'Death is an Anxious Mother' (1986); 'Red Earth, Yellow Stone' (1989); and 'Angel Wings All Over' (1994). Her poetry and prose have been featured in numerous journals, magazines, and anthologies, and have been broadcast on CBC Radio, local and national. She has garnered a number of awards for her writing including a Saskatchewan Arts Board Award (1990) and Saskatchewan Writers Guild Major Awards (1984, 1989). She has presented readings, talks and workshops across Canada, and was a founding member of the Correction Line Poetry Group. She is an active member of several professional organizations including the Saskatchewan Writers Guild, League of Comedian Poets, and the Writers Union of Canada. Beyond her writing, Anne Campbell is interested in issues related to museums and heritage preservation. She has served on the Regina Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee (1986-1989), and is a member of numerous museum, heritage, arts and cultural organizations.

Cameron, Malcolm Colin, 1832-1898

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  • 1832-1898

Malcolm Colin Cameron was born on April 12, 1832 in Perth, Upper Canada (Ontario). Cameron attended Knox Collegiate in Toronto and studied law in Renfrew. In 1855, Cameron moved to Goderich, where he practiced law and later served as a councilor, reeve and mayor. He was called to the bar of Upper Canada in 1860 and appointed Queen's Counsel on March 11, 1876.

Cameron served as a Liberal Member of Parliament for South Huron and West Huron from 1867 until 1898 (not inclusive). He was appointed lieutenant governor of the North-West Territories effective May 30, 1898 on the advice of Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier. The appointment was made by the Earl of Aberdeen, Governor General of Canada. During his term, Cameron resided at Government House in Regina. Cameron died in London, Ontario on September 26, 1898 while en route from Regina to Goderich. He was buried in Maitland Cemetery in Goderich.

Cameron married Janet (Jessie) Hiddneston McLean on May 30, 1855. The Camerons had two sons and five daughters.

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