The community of Altona is mourning one of its most passionate advocates. Former Mayor, Art Dyck, passed away on Tuesday.
Dyck was a member of Altona Town Council from 1984 to 1995, serving as Mayor for the last 8 years of that time.
Current Mayor, Harv Schroeder, submitted the following statement to PembinaValleyOnline following word of Dyck's passing.
I would like to send my condolences to Mary Dyck and her family on the passing of her husband Art Dyck. Mayor Dyck was a dedicated leader in our community who was part of bringing the new hospital and clinic to Altona. Mayor Dyck was also the president of the Manitoba Association of Urban Municipalities in 1994-1995 and worked alongside the RM of Rhineland in partnership and shared services. He was a kind and softspoken leader who gave back to the community for many years and he will be missed.
Sincerely, Mayor Harv Schroeder
The funeral service for Art Dyck will be held Saturday, February 15th at 1:30pm at Altona Bergthaler Mennonite Church with private family burial prior to the service.