Derald Palmer Memorial Arena - Fox Creek, Alberta
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wildwoodke
N 54° 24.054 W 116° 48.090
11U E 512886 N 6028145
The Derald Palmer Memorial Arena, named after an activey community volunteer, is located at the transition between the residential area and the light industrial/commerical area of Fox Creek, Alberta.
Waymark Code: WMEAVK
Location: Alberta, Canada
Date Posted: 04/29/2012
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The Place
"The Derald Palmer Memorial Arena is the hub for winter activities. The facility includes one ice surface; concession; storage lockers for volunteer organizations; Arena Staff office. There is an automatic skate sharpener available with the capability of sharpening hockey and figure skates at a cost of $4.00 per skate (Bring Loonies). The centre is also home to the Summer Fun Day Camp program from July to August each year."
See: http://www.foxcreek.ca/recreation.html
The arena overlooks the business portion of the community and is easy access for residents. There are numerous teams that play hockey here and is a community centre for those long Fox Creek winters when everyone is here...or curling next door.
The Person
Although no information is available on the internet, the text from the plaque in front of the arena speaks of his commitment to Fox Creek, making it a better place. Many of the facilities that were constructed early in the life of this town, which was incorpoated in 1967, were a result of his efforts and ability to bring together a group of people to achieve great results in this community.
Derald Palmer Memorial Arena
Dedicated this 18th day of November 1978
In Memory of
Derald Ervin Palmer
July 6, 1933 – September 4 1976
Derald was not a spectator, he
was a leader and a participant
Throughout his life he became involved and
actively displayed a strong social conscience.
Living in Fox Creek from 1962 to 1976, he was involved
in various youth and minor sports programs.
Derald was also a principal organizer in the construction
of the curling rink, golf course and indoor arena.
“His leisure time was devoted to others..”
1968 – Charter President Fox Creek Lions Club
1969 – Lions Zone Chairman
1969 – 1976 – Chairman, Board of Administrators New Town of Fox Creek
1972 – 1976 – Minor Hockey Coach
1973 – Honoured Citizen of the Year
“We Shall Miss Him”