The accomplishments of dedicated Hanna and area volunteers were celebrated on Mon, April 28th at the annual Volunteer Appreciation Evening. This annual event is hosted by the Town of Hanna and Lynks and supported by Volunteer Alberta and the Government of Alberta.
The night featured an Oscar-themed evening celebrating the wave-makers who give their time, energy, and heart to make our community amazing! There was a premiere screening of “Volunteers: Making Waves”, with spotlight moments for some volunteer groups.
The evening included the presentation of the 2025 Gordon and Bernice Pincombe Memorial Community Volunteerism Award. This award is initiated by the Wright family, formerly of Hanna, to remember the late Gordon and Bernice Pincombe and recognize them for their legacy of volunteerism in the community. Nominations were accepted for residents of Hanna and area who display exemplary generosity toward others and dedication to serving the community. Gordon and Bernice Pincombe’s daughter Betty Ann Moench and Hilda Duffield attended and presented the award for 2025 to Keith Quaschnick to recognize his years of volunteering.
Keith has selflessly volunteered at the Handhills Rodeo almost his entire life. At 10 or 11 years old he was at the rodeo grounds hoeing trees and hauling water. As he got older he progressed to working behind the chutes with the bucking horses and promoted to Arena Director in 1980.
Over the years Keith has helped many neighbors gather, sort and brand cattle. If a neighbor has unforeseen problems through injury or just bad luck Keith is there to give a hand.
Keith works at the rummage sale and community Christmas dinner in Hanna. He was instrumental in the Conoco Phillips Snow Angels program in Hanna. He has been a judge at the school science fair and an umpire at local slow pitch tournaments.
Keith is very positive and can see the fun side of things. He is not above a little good natured teasing. He has done so much volunteer work and enjoys accomplishments and working with people.
Congratulations Keith!
If you are thinking about becoming involved and want to know more about Hanna’s not-for-profit sector or volunteer opportunities, reach out directly to any of the volunteer organizations. They can be found at this link: https://hanna.ca/directories