25th Anniversary Celebration

On October 1st, 2011, the King Edward Avenue Task Force, founded in 1986, hosted a celebration of its 25th anniversary. Former Councillor, George Bédard acted as master of ceremonies. In recognition of their many years of volunteer work, the two long-standing former chairs, Angie Todesco and Michel Vallée, were awarded with plaques of recognition. The current chair, Marc Aubin, provided a speech. Music, cake, and a formal tree planting were also part of the event.

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George Bedard, Former Councillor, MC
25th Anniversary Cake (donated by the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre)


Marc Aubin, Chair, King Edward Avenue Task Force gives speech

Angie Todesco and Bruce Deachman
Marc Aubin presenting Angie Todesco, former chair, with an award of recognition for 15 years of service

Marc Aubin presenting Michel Vallée, former chair, with an award of recognition for his years of service


Mauril Belanger, Marc Aubin, Angie Todesco, Michel Vallée, Madeleine Meilleur (ceremonial tree)


Louyse Chouinard and Bruce Baker set-up the cake


Angie Todesco, former chair of the Task Force, speaks with reporter Bruce Deachman


Tom McMahon provided the music for the event

The Bjornson's and Liz MacKenzie

Nathalia Chenier and friends


Ruth Rogers and Liz MacKenzie

King Edward at Minto Bridges, ca. 1950
King Edward at Rail Bridge, ca. 1950

George Bedard, Ted Lawrence and MP Mauril Belanger
Reporter Bruce Deachman speaks with Marc Aubin

Marc Aubin and Angie Todesco
Marc Aubin and George Bedard