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Dawson Creek Mayor Dies

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Monday, October 20, 2008 10:17 AM

Prince George, B.C.- The Mayor of Dawson Creek has died.   Calvin Kruk was 43  and had been diagnosed with lung cancer  just two months ago.

The former broadcaster  was  elected as Mayor of Dawson Creek  in 2005,  and had  been first elected to council in  1999.

He is survived by his wife, Faith, and son, Austin, 12.

The Dawson Creek City Administrator, Jim Chute, says the community is in shock over the news of Kruk's death .

North Central Municipal Association  President Murry Krause says  "He was good fellow with a great sense of humour, he really contributed  to discussions  and represented his community  in the  NCMA.  We extend our sympathies to his wife and child, This is very sad, he will be missed."


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Comment Posted by: bohemian on October 20 2008 1:06 PM
This is a real shame. Before he became mayor, he was the General Manager of the Kiwanis Performing Arts Centre (a cultural centre), and did a tremendous amount of work for his community in that arena.

Because of Mr. Kruk, in 2003 I had the great honour and privilege of touring with Judy Russell's Nutcracker to Dawson Creek's Unchanga Hall (similar to our Vanier). Those performances featured Brent Parolin as the Prince, who now dances at the Stuttgart Ballet in Germany, as well as Izaak Smith as Fritz, now on national TV for So You Think You Can Dance Canada.

I must say the 3 shows we did there were very well received by that enthusiastic community, and it showed me how important arts and culture is to northern, resource-based towns.

I offer his family, friends, and the community my deepest sympathies.
Comment Posted by: Howrd_B_Stern on October 20 2008 1:35 PM
That is sad news. My condolences to his friends and family.
Comment Posted by: diplomat on October 20 2008 1:57 PM
I join Bohemian and HB_Stern in sending condolences to his family and many friends.
Comment Posted by: YamaDooPolCat on October 20 2008 4:28 PM
I don't know Mr. Kruk from a hole in the ground but the news item did get to wondering. What is it about the media types that they can become governors, MP's and Mayors so easily? Or are these positions in society just not that demanding, as long as he is a nice guy that is good enough? PG might end up with a nice guy as well...?
Comment Posted by: He speaks on October 20 2008 7:33 PM
Wow, Never met the man, but heard he moved the city of DC to twenty first century. He was leading force to going Solar power.

The North will miss visionary people.

Our deepest condolences to the family.